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Bulletin - Autumn 2012

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Our quarterly Workplace Relations & Safety Bulletin contains articles on topical issues for employers. In this edition: Employee out of hours conduct – when disciplinary action is appropriate; Fair Work Australia delivers landmark ‘equal pay’ ruling; The privacy landscape; and more...

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Disentangling pre-existing injury

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:24:00 GMT

Insurance eBulletin - 15 May 2012
Where a plaintiff suffers a pre-existing condition, they need only prove that the injury caused by the defendant's negligence was a cause of their incapacity. The onus then shifts to the defendant to disentangle the pre and post negligence injuries in order for damages referable to the defendant's negligence to be assessed.

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Victoria says no to OH&S harmonisation

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:21:00 GMT

Workplace Relations & Safety eBulletin - 14 May 2012
The Victorian Government recently announced in the State Budget that it will not sign up to harmonised national legislation for occupational health and safety.

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The James Hardie decision - implications for directors and officers insurers

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:52:00 GMT

Insurance eBulletin - 14 May 2012
The High Court has ruled that seven former James Hardie directors and the company's general counsel breached the Corporations Act 2001, following the release of a misleading statement to the ASX about the company's asbestos compensation fund. The finding has highlighted a trend towards holding company directors and officers accountable for the actions of a company, and confirmed that corporate counsel may be an "officer" within the meaning of the Act.

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The James Hardie decision - implications for directors, company secretaries and general counsel

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:38:00 GMT

Commercial Disputes eBulletin - 11 May 2012
The High Court has ruled that seven former James Hardie directors and the company's general counsel breached the Corporations Act 2001, following the release of a misleading statement to the ASX about the company's asbestos compensation fund. The finding has highlighted a trend towards higher standards of accountability for company directors and officers, and confirmed that company secretaries and general counsel also have a high degree of responsibility for board decisions.

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Commercial Law Update - National Business Names Register

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:40:00 GMT

Corporate Advisory eBulletin - 10 May 2012
A new national business names registration service, managed by ASIC, will shortly replace the current state and territory registers. In this eBulletin we outline what this change will mean for your business and any actions you may need to take as a result. We also look at the importance of a business name and how to protect your brand nationally.

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Superannuation Alert - 9.5.12

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:30:00 GMT

Financial Services eBulletin - 9 May 2012
The Lander & Rogers Superannuation Alert is a brief overview of new developments in the superannuation industry and is in addition to our Superannuation Update, which analyses the main developments of interest in more detail.

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Superannuation Alert - 2.5.12

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:20:00 GMT

Financial Services eBulletin - 2 May 2012
The Lander & Rogers Superannuation Alert is a brief overview of new developments in the superannuation industry and is in addition to our Superannuation Update, which analyses the main developments of interest in more detail.

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Superannuation Alert - 24.4.12

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:55:00 GMT

Financial Services eBulletin - 24 April 2012
The Lander & Rogers Superannuation Alert is a brief overview of new developments in the superannuation industry and is in addition to our Superannuation Update, which analyses the main developments of interest in more detail.

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Risk management: the secret behind a successful major event or sports organisation

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:44:00 GMT

Sport & Events eBulletin - 23 April 2012
Managing a sporting organisation or major sporting event requires you to manage a huge number of risks and prioritise your time, money and staff to ensure it is a success. An effective Risk Management Plan can assist you to properly prepare for problems and challenges both before and as they arise.

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