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Lawyers question value of LIV's Find a Lawyer referral service
The Law Institute of Victoria's find a lawyer referral service aims to connect potential clients with practicing lawyers in Victoria. While this service is intended to benefit both the community and legal professionals, particularly those starting their careers, some lawyers are questioning its effectiveness and considering discontinuing their participation.
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Key requirements to consider in VCAT Expert Witness Reports
When working with expert witnesses at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), it is essential to understand the requirements outlined in the VCAT Practice Note PNVCAT2 Expert Evidence (PN) and Schedule 3 of the VCAT Act (Schedule).
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VMIA under scrutiny: domestic building insurance claims
The Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) is currently under investigation by Ombudsman Marlo Baragwanath regarding its handling of domestic building insurance (DBI) claims.
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Ensure adequate business liability coverage
As a business owner or person responsible for insurance coverage, it is essential to ensure that your insurance policies adequately cover your business liability risks. This includes carefully reviewing policy wordings for Directors and Officers (D&O), public liability, professional indemnity (PI), and cyber insurance.
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Calderbank offers trigger early settlement negotiations
Calderbank offers and offers of compromise are effective tools that can initiate settlement negotiations and potentially resolve legal proceedings at an early stage. These offers can also create significant costs consequences when effectively drafted, making them a valuable strategy for both plaintiffs/applicants and defendants/respondents.
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