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VBA is not going to save you
When a company is winding up, whether due to acquisition or cessation of business, purchasing run-off cover for professional indemnity (PI) or directors and officers (D&O) insurance is often a necessary step to fulfill contractual obligations.
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PI Insurance mitigation costs cover
Professional services businesses, such as engineering firms, often face a challenging situation when they receive a lawyer's letter alleging liability without a specific demand for compensation. In such cases, the insured may seek to claim on their professional indemnity (PI) insurance, only to be told by the insurer that there is no 'Claim' as per the policy definition.
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Challenges to the operation of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Recent decisions from various tribunals and courts have changed the operation of the VCAT. The cases of Burns v Corbett and Meringnage v Interstate Enterprises Pty Ltd (Meringnage) confirmed that the VCAT does not have the jurisdiction to hear 'federal matters', thus limiting the scope of matters it can determine.
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Employment law update - Fair Work Ombudsman statement on CFMEU
The Fair Work Ombudsman has confirmed it is continuing investigations into the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) following various allegations, including potential contraventions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
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Employment law update: New National General Protections List
A pilot program for a new National General Protections List in the Federal Court of Australia will begin on 1 September 2024 and run for eight months.
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