Court Decision
The recent decision in Chapman v Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service [2022] QDC 271 provides an interesting insight into the assessment of economic loss in circumstances where a plaintiff’s income has increased in the aftermath of an injury. Signi
Court Decision
Memory loss caused by head trauma can be a major impediment to a plaintiff reliably recounting the occurrence of an accident. Ultimately, it is for the court to determine whether the plaintiff’s recollection is correct or is a recent invention or r
Article
Everyday across Australia thousands of people participate in exercise classes ranging from typical gym offerings of spin class and pump to more adventurous pursuits. In the recent decision of Cornwall v Jenkins as Trustee for the iSpin Family Trust [
Article
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for many employers Christmas parties are fraught with risk. In this article, HopgoodGanim’s Insurance and Workplace and Employment Law teams have joined forces to provide employers with hints and tips
Court Decision
In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission upheld the summary dismissal of a worker who tested positive for cannabis after a car accident, despite being denied procedural fairness. In the matter of Albert v Alice Springs Town Council, Commission
Article
Following on from our recent article that addressed Christmas parties from an insurance and employment point of view, below is a quick review of employer and individual health and safety obligations that arise during the festive season… A tick and