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Don't contact the expert witness and why proper instruction processes matter in litigation
Guidance on maintaining proper boundaries between clients and expert witnesses in building, property and insurance litigation to protect legal privilege, independence and case success.
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New domestic building dispute regime jurisdictional concerns for the Building and Property Commission
Analysis of potential jurisdictional limitations facing the Building and Property Commission's new dispute regime when federal matters or interstate parties are involved, based on Burns v Corbett and related case law.
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Combustible cladding legal proceedings and recovery costs for building professionals
Analysis of Victorian combustible cladding recovery proceedings following State of Victoria v L.U. Simon Builders, examining exposure risks for architects, engineers, building surveyors and contractors in residential strata disputes.
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Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protection) Bill 2025 implications for building professionals
Analysis of Victoria's new Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protection) Bill 2025, examining rectification orders, proportionate liability changes, and insurance implications for architects, engineers, plumbers and building surveyors.
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When VCAT can award costs against parties and settlement rejection consequences
Analysis of VCAT's power to award litigation costs under sections 109 and 112 of the VCAT Act, including circumstances where rejecting settlement offers may result in adverse cost orders for applicants and respondents.
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