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Insurers – don’t trip down the pre-action steps in South Australia - Uniform Civil Rules 2020 (SA) – Action required by claims handlers for personal injury claims - Part 2

Limelight 06 / 20

The Uniform Civil Rules 2020 (UCR) came into effect in South Australia on 18 May 2020. The UCR are a ‘one stop shop’ for civil procedure rules in…

Changes to laws to combat phoenix activity  

Limelight 04 / 20

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2020 (Cth) (Phoenix Act) received royal assent on 17 February 2020 and has made subtle but significant and critical changes…

Insurance for WHS fines in NSW now unlawful, but investigation and legal costs remain insurable

Limelight 06 / 20

On 10 June 2020 the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Review) Act 2020 (NSW) commenced operation, making it unlawful to enter into, provide or benefit from an insurance…