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Article 2022-12-05
The provision of immunotherapy treatment has been an ongoing issue in the context of asbestos claims for a number of years. This is a rapidly developing area with new treatments constantly coming to the market.
Article 2022-12-05
Against the background of the cost of living crisis, we explore employers’ legal duty to protect employees from stress at work, and the Health and Safety Executive’s recommendations for recognising and supporting employees.
Case review 2022-11-29
A judgment of the Court of Session has considered changes to limitation introduced by the Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Act 2017. In this case, the defender failed on appeal to sustain defences in terms of section 17D of the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.
Article 2022-11-24
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.
Article 2022-11-23
The Adult Survivors Act[1] (“ASA”), a law recently signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, will go into effect on November 24, 2022 and provide a one-year window for individuals who were 18 or older at the time of the offense to file suit for previously time-barred sexual offense claims, regardless of when the alleged act occurred. The ASA will impact any entity that regularly interacts with adults in any capacity; thus, a significant influx of claims and lawsuits is anticipated.
News 2022-11-18
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
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
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.
Case review 2022-11-03
The Supreme Court has delivered a much-awaited judgment concluding that the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 does not have extra-territorial effect.
Article 2022-11-01
The way in which people and goods travel is changing rapidly. As a new era of transport continues to unfold, Kennedys is here to keep you up to date on the latest developments and what they mean for you and your business.
