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News 2022-06-23
We have reported our highest ever revenue of £286m, up 8% from £264m* the previous year. The most significant growth came in North America, where revenue was up 24% to £55m, following a continued growth period fed by work from new and existing clients, a series of lateral hires and the opening of a new office in Delaware.
Article 2022-06-21
The legal distinction between independent contractors and employees is often written about: not so often the question of whether a working doctor is better off as an independent contractor or as an employee. In this article, we explore what factors are relevant to doctors in deciding which way to go.
Article 2022-06-16
The Court of Appeal in Lendlease Engineering Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 [2022] VSCA 105 has unanimously allowed a builder’s appeal and confirmed that, under section 134 of the Building Act 1993 (Vic), the 10-year limitation period for a building action in respect of defective building work commences on the date an occupancy permit is first issued, not from when the final occupancy permit is issued.
Case review 2022-06-02
In Guild Insurance Limited t/as Acerta v DH BI Pty Ltd, Ball J found in favour of the plaintiff and struck out the proportionate liability defence raised by the defendant. In granting the strike out, his Honour held that the defendant’s proportionate liability defence, which pleaded that its own lawyers owed a duty of care to both it and to its insurer, was bound to fail as a lawyers’ duty of care does not extend to its client’s insurer.
Case review 2022-06-02
The Victorian Court of Appeal refused leave to a former client to appeal a decision which found his former solicitors not liable for breach of contract or in negligence in ceasing to act on his behalf while he was overseas.
News 2022-05-30
We are pleased to announce our technology operation Kennedys Kognitive Computing, in India, has more than doubled its office space as it continues to grow its development team.
Article 2022-05-18
In this article, we explore the recent decision of Health Care Complaints Commissioner v Payne which demonstrates the serious risks health practitioners face if they access patient health records without authority. We discuss the best practices medical practitioners should implement to protect themselves and consider the circumstances in which it may be appropriate for medical practitioners to access and disclose the health records of patients who are not under their care.
Article 2022-05-17
It has become commonplace for employers to collect and store data relating to the vaccination status of their employees. When doing so, it is important for employers to be mindful of the obligations that may arise under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). In this article, we explain the scope and application of the Privacy Act in respect of information about employees’ vaccination status.
Article 2022-05-17
Unfortunately, Melissa Caddick is not Australia’s only corporate swindler. Fraudulent conduct in the workplace still occurs all too often and is incredibly costly for employers (financially and reputationally). Two recent, lesser-known cases concerning senior employees serve as timely reminders of the need to ensure appropriate checks and balances exist across a business to deter and detect unauthorised expenditure of company money.
Case review 2022-05-17
Many of Australia’s states and territories have passed legislation amending their respective work health and safety acts to include the offence of industrial manslaughter. In a recent common law development, Judge Cash QC of the Queensland District Court has sent a clear message to Queensland business owners that the responsibility to create and maintain a safe work environment is paramount.
