Psychosocial safety at work not a ‘soft issue’: new laws as SafeWork NSW claims soar
SafeWork NSW data revealed that psychosocial hazards account for 19.5 per cent of complaints, as frequent a complaint as falling from heights.
Restorative justice and environmental law: healing nature through dialogue
As legal experts explore the increasing viability of applying restorative justice approaches to environmental issues, courts are bringing all parties to the table as part…
What underpayment of junior doctors reveals about employment class actions
NSW lawyer Hayden Stephens has been at the centre of a number of successful class actions to ensure underpaid workers receive their fair benefits. Class actions on behalf…
Serious harm threshold in defamation law still poses contention
Since 2021, the introduction of the “serious harm” threshold has been contentious in its potential to be ambiguous. The onus is on the plaintiff to…
Qantas settles COVID-19 class action
Qantas has agreed to pay $105 million over a class action against breach of contract and refund rights during COVID.
Better access to justice for child abuse survivors
The NSW Government has announced it will overhaul civil litigation laws to enable thousands of survivors to sue institutions responsible for child abuse.
Unsure about Online Registry and Online Court? We’ve got your queries covered
Advances allow judicial officers and legal representatives to manage and process preliminary orders outside the court room. By THE LAW SOCIETY OF NSW LITIGATION LAW…
Class action risk: now and in the future
Class action risk has increased significantly over the course of the past decade. By ROSS DRINNAN and JENNY CAMPBELL.
When is a contract claim a bankrupt’s claim?
Contract claims of a personal nature, such as a personal injury or wrong, will not be stayed by virtue of a claimant’s bankruptcy. By CHRISTINA…
Identifying concurrent wrongdoers: the proportionate liability regime in practice
Given the reach of the proportionate liability regime, it is imperative that practitioners are able to identify when the regime applies, and to whom. By…