2 Jun 2023 Insurance The value of forensic accountants in litigation Forensic accountants are qualified accountants highly skilled in analysing, interpreting and presenting financial information for the purpose of court proceedings.
1 Jun 2023 Insurance Navigating revisit claims and preserving legal privilege Recent changes to the Limitations of Actions Act 1958 (Vic) permit plaintiffs, in certain circumstances, to apply for a previous settlement or judgment to be set aside - a revisit claim.
1 Jun 2023 Insurance Keep your overarching obligations under the Civil Procedure Act front of mind The Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic) has had a significant impact on disputes and litigation in Victoria since its inception. It is vital that lawyers keep their overarching obligations under the Act front of mind.
1 Jun 2023 Insurance To set aside or not to set aside, that is the question The introduction of Part 1C of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) enables courts to set aside "affected agreements" in previously settled child abuse claims where it is "just and reasonable" to do so.
29 May 2023 Planning, infrastructure and environment Government Planning and Environment Court of Queensland determines proposed lots are of an appropriate size ... The case of Torcross Investments Pty Ltd v Scenic Rim Regional Council [2023] QPEC 6 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland (Court) against the decision of the Scenic Rim Regional Council...
29 May 2023 Planning, infrastructure and environment Government Planning and Environment Court of Queensland dismisses appeal against proposed development of ... The case of Archer & Anor v Council of the City of Gold Coast & Ors [2022] QPEC 59 concerned an appeal by two submitters (Submitters) to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland (Court) ...
29 May 2023 Planning, infrastructure and environment Government Planning and Environment Court of Queensland finds that development applications for development ... JH Northlakes Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council [2022] QPEC 18 concerned an application to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland regarding a development application for a preliminary approval for material change of use.
29 May 2023 Planning, infrastructure and environment Government Variation request held to form "part of" a development application by the Planning and ... The case of Yaralla Sports Club Inc v Gladstone Regional Council [2021] QPEC 74 concerned an application in the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland...
29 May 2023 Planning, infrastructure and environment Government Energy, mining and resources Planning and Environment Court of Queensland declines to make an interim enforcement order ... The case of Noosa Council v Cordwell Resources Pty Ltd [2021] QPEC 67 concerned an application by Noosa Council seeking to enforce the conditions of a development approval relating to the operation of a quarry located in Kin Kin.
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