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When recreation means more – NSW Court of Appeal reinforces broad recreational activity definition

Carter v Hastings River Greyhound Racing Club [2020] NSWCA 185: On 21 August 2020, the NSW Court of Appeal again confirmed ‘recreational activities’ do not need to be ‘recreational’ in the ordinary meaning of the term with its decision in Carter. The Court’s decision also reinforced the position that being a volunteer does not affect […]

By : Johnny Spiller Aug 25, 2020 Comments Off

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COVID-19 Resource Centre

Wotton + Kearney is committed to keeping our clients informed of the insurance and broader business implications of the coronavirus outbreak. With senior insurance law experts across major policy types and market sectors, we are well placed to provide advice and tailored support in product lines and claims areas we specialise in. On this page […]

By : Sina Sangsari Jun 1, 2020 Comments Off

Articles

COVID-19: Implications for insurers – A Legalign Global Report

The significant impact of the coronavirus pandemic is being felt worldwide. For the insurance sector, the exposures created by the coronavirus are significant as an international event of this size and complexity carries a range of insurance risks, including first party and supply chain business interruption, event cancellation, travel and liability claims. Legalign Global’s alliance […]

By : Johnny Spiller Mar 20, 2020 Comments Off

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Informed Insurance: 2020 Predictions Report

We are pleased to share our latest Legalign Global thought leadership publication, Informed Insurance: 2020 Predictions, which has been launched in our region today. Aimed at supporting the global insurance market in preparing for the opportunities and challenges ahead, the report includes over 80 predictions by senior lawyers at the Legalign Global alliance firms, including Wotton […]

By : Sina Sangsari Jan 29, 2020 Comments Off

W+K News

Wotton + Kearney recruits national EPL practice leader

Wotton + Kearney is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Mossman, a highly regarded workplace lawyer and commercial litigator, as a Partner and new leader of the firm’s Employment Practices Liability (EPL) practice, based in Sydney. Cain Jackson, leader of the firm’s Financial Lines practice commented: “In looking for a senior specialist to lead […]

By : Johnny Spiller Nov 25, 2019 Comments Off

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Emerging General Liability Trends Update

Welcome to Wotton + Kearney’s snapshot of the key trends and emerging risks in general liability insurance in Australia. In this edition we look at the impact of recent significant matters, including the Lacrosse cladding fire litigation conducted by our Melbourne team, the ongoing risk of concussion claims and prison authority liability claims. We also […]

By : Johnny Spiller Apr 18, 2019 Comments Off

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Employee Class Actions: New claims in the flexible employment economy

The gig economy is reshaping employee class actions, with recent decisions classifying independent contractors and casual workers as employees. Historically, employee class actions were the monopoly of the union movement. But with the waning of union membership and influence, and the rise of the gig economy and large numbers of casual workers, litigation funders are […]

By : Johnny Spiller Feb 20, 2019 Comments Off

Case Alerts

Is it reasonable to do nothing in response to a foreseeable risk?

Last week the ACT Court of Appeal found in favour of an occupier of a car park in a negligence case: Jennings v George Harcourt Management Pty Ltd [2018] ACTCA 50. The decision is a reminder that the issues of ‘foreseeable risk’ and ‘reasonable response’ must not be conflated when considering whether a party has […]

By : Jala Design Nov 26, 2018 Comments Off

W+K News

W+K awarded with the ANZIIF 2017 EE Vines Memorial Award

Congratulations to Wotton + Kearney Partners, Charles Simon and Richard Johnson who were awarded with the ANZIIF 2017 EE Vines Memorial Award, for their article “Concussion in Sport: Insurers be Alert, Not Alarmed”. The award has been in place since 1956 and recognises the most meritorious article written by ANZIIF members as selected by the Journal […]

By : Jala Design Jun 14, 2018 Comments Off

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On the Nose – Detecting Brain Injury

Imagine if brain trauma such as concussion could be detected instantly in an athlete through the sense of smell? In Part Five of our exclusive series with ANZIIF: ‘How Advances in Medical Technology Are Impacting Insurance’, Karen Jones (Partner) and Dominic Flannery (Special Counsel) comment on this developing technological advancement and its significance on insurers, […]

By : Jala Design May 29, 2017 Comments Off

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