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Managing indemnity disputes after Highway Hauliers

Workers’ compensation changes to affect contractual indemnities

This article discusses how legislative changes to the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) affect contractual indemnities owed by employers.
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Liability arising from progress payment covered by insurance

Case note: Chubb Insurance Company of Australia Pty Ltd v Robinson [2016] FCAFC 17; 239 FCR 300 This was an appeal by Chubb Insurance Company of Australia ...
Managing indemnity disputes after Highway Hauliers

Section 54 Insurance Contracts Act – what’s not an ‘act’?

Appeal by Allianz to the Court of Appeal concerning the application of section 54 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984.
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Professional negligence case against architects succeeds

An architect failed to clarify a brief with their client, a school, so a case of professional negligence was brought against them. Read more here.
Managing indemnity disputes after Highway Hauliers

Insurers can be joined as parties to PIPA claims

If an insurer denies cover under a policy relating to a Qld PIPA claim, that insurer can be joined as a party to the claim. ...
Managing indemnity disputes after Highway Hauliers

Insurer not liable for dishonest conduct in deregistered company

After a financial broker misappropriated his clients' funds, they brought a case against his insurer. Read about the case and findings here.