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Drivers not maintaining a proper lookout prior to performing a U-turn may be mostly at fault for an accident: Hamid v Insurance Australia Ltd t/as NRMA Insurance [2023] NSWPIC 157

On 3 November 2023 the NSW Personal Injury Commission released its decision in Hamid v Insurance Australia Ltd t/as NRMA Insurance [2023] NSWPIC 157.

Published by Peter Hunt
7 November, 2023
Insurance

A severed finger, a boat and a chain: Farriss v Axford [2023] NSWCA 255

On 26 October 2023, the NSW Supreme Court of Appeal delivered its judgment in the matter of Farriss v Axford [2023] NSWCA 255. The proceedings involved a negligence claim brought by founding INXS band member Tim Farris for injuries suffered to his le...

Published by Nicole Oglesby
3 November, 2023
News

McCabes achieves exceptional recognition in Doyle’s Guide 2023

McCabes is proud to announce its outstanding performance in 2023’s edition of Doyle's Guide. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to a boutique culture on a national scale. 

Published by McCabes News
31 October, 2023
CTP Insurance

Medical Review Panel bound to conduct review: Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance v Mangogna [2023] NSWPICMP 509

The Claimant in Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance v Mangogna [2023] NSWPICMP 509 alleged that they had sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident on 8 January 2021.

Published by Helen Huang
30 October, 2023
Insurance

Contract works exclusions – but whose works? Prestige Form Group NSW Pty Ltd v QBE European Operations PLC [2023] FCA 749

On 24 February 2022, Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd (RCC) subcontracted with Prestige Form Group NSW Pty Ltd (Prestige) to carry out formwork in connection with a construction. The formwork failed as concrete was poured into it by another of R...

Published by Richard Johnson
25 October, 2023
Compulsory Third Party Insurance

Does a company’s registration sufficiently demonstrate that a Claimant is “an earner”? Alzate v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA [2023] NSWPICMR 51

On 18 October 2023 the NSW Personal Injury Commission released its decision in Alzate v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA [2023] NSWPICMR 51. The Claimant in this matter was unemployed on the date of her motor accident and was receiving parenting...

Published by Peter Hunt
23 October, 2023
Insolvency

Deed of Company Arrangement terminated due to “materially misleading” administrators’ report

In the recent decision of Sino Group International Ltd v Toddler Kindy Gymbaroo Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 110, the Court concluded that an administrators' report issued to creditors was misleading in nature and terminated the deed of company arrangement (...

Insolvency

The Order of the Illegal Phoenix: The rebirth of a struggling business

Like the immortal phoenix rising from the ashes, a new company, often just established, might arise from the winding-up of a failing company. When that new company's officers and directors are essentially the same of the failing company, and the new ...

Published by Foez Dewan
18 October, 2023
Employment

Sleighing employment risks during Christmas party season

The holiday season is just around the corner, and there's no doubt that one of the most anticipated events on your company's calendar is the annual Christmas party.

Published by Tim McDonald
18 October, 2023
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