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Liability for Defects when New Builder Takes Over: Lichaa v Boutros [2021] NSWCA 322

Authors: Robert Riddell, Gareth Gillespie If a subsequent builder completes a building project started by an earlier builder, to what extent, if any, will the first builder be excused from liability for defects existi ...

Blockchain Bites: ANZ Leads the Way with A$DC – The World’s First Stablecoin Minted by a Bank

Authors: Michael Bacina, Jordan Markezic Michael Bacina and Jordan Markezic of the Piper Alderman Blockchain Group bring you the latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law. In a waters ...

Civil Contractors and Developers: Get Ready for More QBCC Licensing Changes

Authors: Karyn Reardon, Elijah Png Harsh consequences follow when an unlicensed builder carries out building work in Queensland. Those consequences will impact a wider class from 24 July 2022 upon termination of an ...

Ignorance Is Not Always Bliss: The High Court Decision of Stubbings v Jams 2 Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 6

Authors: Greg Conomos, Athena Krisanaleela, Gillian Xu The case of Stubbings v Jams 2 Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 6 has had a tumultuous history in court with a final conclusion to the saga being handed down in the High Cou ...

The Risks of Injury, Death and Substantial Financial Penalties: SafeWork NSW Prosecutions for WHS Breaches

Authors: Robert Riddell, Jack Ragg SafeWork NSW can (and do) bring prosecutions for breaches of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (WHS Act) regardless of whether an injury or death has occurred on-site.  The ...

A FIFO Tale: Tell Him He’s Dreamin’: Employer Liable for Sleepwalker Who Urinates on Co-worker

Authors: Karyn Reardon, Joe Murphy, Anthony Simpson A recent decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal[1] highlights the complexity of resourcing projects in remote locations, where FIFO workers are relied on.  In ...

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