Written by Sam Pennell Insurers are often told by third party companies who are trying to avoid liability for damages to an insured’s property, “the negligent person wasn’t our employee. They were a contractor. We aren’t liable.” What happens if the negligent person...
Written by Sindri Bergsson The Full Federal Court’s decision in Insurance Australia Limited t/as CGU Insurance v Capral Limited [2025] FCAFC 46 provides guidance on interpreting “property damage” within general liability policies and the application...
Written by Riley Gay On 29 May 2025, the Victorian Parliament passed significant reforms to the regulation of the Victorian building industry. This article summarises some of the key changes coming into effect in 2026. The changes introduced by the Building...
Written by Jessica Woods The recent Supreme Court of Victoria decision in Manassen Foods v Seaway Logistics (No 4) [2025] VSC 32 (the Manassen Case) examines complex issues surrounding freight forwarding, contractual obligations, and liability for damaged goods during...
Written by James Mulcahy On 29 April 2025, the Western Australian Court of Appeal handed down its decision in McKnight v Miller.1 The case was an appeal of a decision of the Western Australian District Court, which had earlier overturned a Magistrates’ Court decision....
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