Court Decision
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has upheld the decision to award a “socially and individually vulnerable” paralegal, Ms Hill, who was sexually harassed by her law firm employer, Mr. Hughes, $170,000 in compensation. The compensat
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On White Ribbon Day, Partner Geoff Wilson explained how family violence impacts upon parenting matters under the Family Law Act (FLA). Unfortunately, separating families report the highest levels of family violence in the Australian community. Resea
Court Decision
On 25 June 2015 and 22 July 2015, HopgoodGanim Lawyers published articles discussing the outcome of two recent decisions handed down by appellate courts involving plaintiffs assaulted by third parties who had their claims for damages against their em
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In a common sense decision, the Queensland Supreme Court recently dismissed a claim for damages in negligence against the boat cruise operator and an employer for injuries suffered by a worker assaulted on a Christmas party cruise. The facts On 2 D
Court Decision
Richardson v Oracle Corporation Australia Pty Ltd [2014] FCAFC 82 The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia earlier this week handed down a landmark decision concerning the assessment of general damages for victims of sexual harassment who suf