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Applicability of Insolvency Practice Schedule and Insolvency Practice Rules to incorporated associations

In the judgment of In the matter of Order of AHEPA NSW Incorporated [2020] NSWSC 1626, the NSW Supreme Court has provided helpful guidance to administrators as to whether the Insolvency Practice Schedule (Corporations) (IPSC...

Published by Foez Dewan
14 December, 2020
Litigation and Dispute Resolution

From ploughshares to swords: misleading and deceptive conduct for warranties and spare parts

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced proceedings before the Federal Court of Australia against AA Machinery Pty Ltd (trading as Agrison), alleging breaches of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL

Published by Chiara Rawlins
8 December, 2020
Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Oscar Wylee “improperly exploited the good nature of consumers” through its false charitable promises, the Federal Court finds

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) was recently successful in its action against Oscar Wylee Pty Ltd (Oscar Wylee), with the Federal Court ordering a $3.5 million penalty for its contraventions...

Published by Chiara Rawlins
8 December, 2020
Insolvency

We all scream for ice-cream! ACCC alleges Peters hindered or prevented competition for the supply of ice-cream

On 19 November 2020, the ACCC commenced Federal Court proceedings against Australasian Food Group Pty Ltd, trading as Peters Ice Cream (Peters), alleging it engaged in conduct in contravention of section 47(1) of the Competition ...

Published by Andrew Lacey
7 December, 2020
Government and Administrative Law

Non-compliant bankrupts and the Court’s ability to intervene

When a person becomes a bankrupt, they are legally obliged to fill out and submit a statement of affairs to their trustee in bankruptcy, for the purpose of disclosing all of the bankrupt's assets, liabilities and recent transactions. This is designed...

Published by Andrew Lacey
6 December, 2020
Insurance

Haphazard joinders of insurers: the Supreme Court dives into the interpretation of insuring clauses

In a recent win for insurers, the NSW Supreme Court considers whether a watercraft-related accident can trigger a defendant’s home and business policy. The decision provides useful commentary on the requirements to join insurers to proceedings ...

Published by McCabes News
6 December, 2020
Insurance

NSW Court of Appeal spear tackles intentional torts

The NSW Court of Appeal has considered the playing field of s 3B(1)(a) of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (CLA) and confirmed that recklessness is insufficient to meet the threshold which requires subjective intent to cause injury. Author: Demi Mc...

Published by McCabes News
2 December, 2020
Construction

Delays in claims handling found to be a breach of the duty of utmost good faith

The Federal Court of Australia considered what conduct can constitute a breach of the duty of utmost good faith in the recent decision of Australian Securities and Investments Commissions v Youi Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 1701. Authors: Priya Paquet, Mark Fr...

Published by McCabes News
30 November, 2020
Insurance

NSWCA rounds-up another rodeo win for the obvious risk defence

In another victory for the obvious risk defence, the Court of Appeal delivers a judgment that highlights the importance of correctly formulating the risk of harm when distinguishing between foreseeable and obvious risk. Author: Renee Magee Judgment d...

Published by McCabes News
30 November, 2020
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