News and thought leadership
Subscribe to our latest updates, reports and upcoming events. Subscribe >
From To
Subscribe to our latest updates, reports and events.
SubscribeShowing 1 - 10 of 191
Sort by
-
Report 2023-02-02
A quantum comparison: assessment of damages around the world
In this quantum comparison report, we provide an overview of the approach to claims, capturing the insights from our medical negligence experts in Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Latin America, Portugal, Spain and the UK.
-
Report 2023-01-30
Insurance forecast 2023: claims trends and future risks
Drawing on our experience across various risks, this 2023 insurance forecast report highlights some of the key trends that we anticipate will shape the insurance agenda for 2023 and beyond.
-
Article 2022-12-22
Construction and building claims in Australia and beyond - a year in review
The legislative regime for construction and building legislation in New South Wales is currently undergoing a major overhaul with the proposed introduction of three new Bills designed to improve the regulatory framework and create end-to-end accountability for those who participate in the building and construction industry. In this article, we look at the proposed changes in conjunction with the key trends and issues in construction and building claims emerging across the Australian States and overseas.
-
Article 2022-12-20
Towards a consumer-centred mental health system? An exploration of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic)
On 6 September 2022, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic) received Royal Assent. In this article we consider whether the Act has the capacity to deliver a fairer, more compassionate mental health system focussed on consumer recovery and support, a system which encourages a human rights-based culture to flourish.
-
Article 2022-12-13
Resolving practice disputes
Disputes arise even in the most successful medical practices, and often among partners or colleagues who have otherwise worked harmoniously. What can medical practices do to minimise the disruption caused by disputes?
-
Article 2022-11-24
Disclosing patient images: the importance of confidentiality
In this article we explore a recent decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, which serves as a reminder of the importance of confidentiality in the doctor-patient relationship and the situations in which the disclosure of patient health information is prohibited.
-
News 2022-11-18
Kennedys ranks in latest Doyle's Guide for leading insurance firms and lawyers
November's publication of the 2022 Doyle's Guide directory covering all Australian states has seen Kennedys continue its ranking success.
-
Article 2022-11-09
If you want to sue in defamation, your reputation better be harmed... seriously
Since 1 July 2021, defamation laws have introduced a requirement that a publication has caused (or is likely to cause) serious harm to a plaintiff’s reputation. In this article, we explore two recent judgments which are the first to apply the serious harm element and we discuss their implications.
-
Case review 2022-11-07
So long for now, but not necessarily auf wiedersehn, adieu… the Sharma appeal and what happens next for climate duty
Sharma by her litigation representative Sister Marie Brigid Arthur v Minister for the Environment [2021] FCA 560, the 2021 Federal Court decision which elicited a resounding hallelujah and heralded a new era of climate duty, has been overturned on appeal to the Full Federal Court.
-
Article 2022-10-28
Further changes ahead for the construction industry in NSW
In 2020, the NSW Government implemented significant reforms focused on creating clear lines of accountability for defective building work. The reforms include the introduction of a statutory duty of care owed by ‘persons’ who carry out ‘construction work’ to take reasonable care to avoid economic loss caused by defects (Statutory Duty).