Case notes No deviation from work journey The employer appealed the arbitrator’s decision on the basis that it was wrong at law. Hugh Powell
Compensation law Dog attack impacts warehouse manager The worker was awarded damages for future economic loss related to his injuries. Karla Macpherson
Case notes Warning on court communications A recent case decision provides a reminder about professionalism in the courtroom. the QLS Ethics and Practice Centre
Case notes Contractor falls into cellar Daher v Gold & Eagle Constructions Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1575 George Hain
Case notes Paramedic suffering PTSD The applicant sought an order that the time limit for her personal injuries claim against the respondents be extended. Shelby Bennett
Case notes Leave to appeal costs decision The Court of Appeal has clarified the requirements of a "do and charge" cost agreement. the QLS Ethics and Practice Centre
Case notes Smoke alarm duty queried in fatal fire Before the house fire, the smoke alarm in the lounge room had been tampered with and did not sound an alarm. Nickelle Morris
Case notes Action against protestor The claims included accusations of intimidation, conspiracy, and intentional interference with contractual relations. Libby Thomas
Compensation law Dog attack ruling appealed The Plaintiff was a meter reader for a water corporation at the time of the incident. Tim McClymont
Case notes Barrister sexually harassed assistants A finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct was made for each complaint. Sarah Millar
Case notes Student bullied trying to board bus The defendant submitted that its duty of care did not extend to preventing incidents which took place outside of its operating hours and off school grounds. Shelby Bennett
Case notes Job terminated over hotel incident Elisha v Vision Australia Limited [2024] HCA 50 Travis Schultz
Case notes Meeting irregularity poses risk Director of Public Prosecutions v Smith [2024] HCA 32 Tasman Ash Fleming
Case notes Cyber questionnaire deemed procedural Ancer [2024] FedCFamC1A 90 Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson
Case notes Formation of costs agreement queried Murray Laws Pty Ltd v Josephine Lucille Reeves [2024] QMC 20 Judy Hayward
Case notes Two removed from roll after $2m fraud Council of the Law Society of New South Wales v Vo; Council of the Law Society of New South Wales v Dinh [2024] NSWCA 275 Sarah Millar
Case notes Conflict can be costly as finale plays out Groupline Constructions Pty Ltd v CDI Lawyers Pty Ltd (No 2) [2024] QSC 241 Shane Budden
