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Supreme Court orders lawyers to pay costs
Justice Davis has ordered that an unsuccessful applicants’ lawyers pay the legal costs of the other parties instead of their clients. In the recent Supreme Court judgement of PJM & [...]
BTLawyers defends right to protect anonymous blogger’s identity
On Friday, BTLawyers was successful in our defence of an attack on the sanctity of legal privilege and right to free speech and fair comment on public affairs in Australia. [...]
What does the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces mean for employers?
By John Salter, BTLawyers HR Consultant In a move which has the potential to impact on all employers and their work sites, a national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian [...]
A Step in the Right Direction – Ban on Perpetrators of Domestic Violence Cross-Examining Victims
By Georgia Dalton, BTLawyers Family Law Solicitor Last week, the Federal Government introduced the long overdue Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Bill 2018 into the House [...]
Mother’s Day – 5 Tips for the Separated Dad
This weekend is Mother’s Day. And as a separated father, special occasions like Mother’s Day can often be a cause of stress, rather than a cause for celebration. But it doesn't have to be.
BTLawyers announce new Senior Associates
BTLawyers is pleased to announce the appointment of George Williams and Samantha Abbott as Senior Associates. George joined BTLawyers in April 2015, bringing experience working for health and not-for-profit aged [...]
What is the Queensland Labour Hire Licensing Act and Regulation and how does it affect you?
The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (“the Act”) was passed late in 2017. The expressed purpose of the Act is to promote integrity in the labour hire industry and prevent [...]
Court of Appeal sets new high water mark for exemplary/punitive damages in asbestos cases.
Amaca v Latz [2017] SASCFC 145 Background The plaintiff was diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma in October 2016. He alleged he contracted the disease as a result of his exposure to [...]
It no longer stays
Queensland Government enacted the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation (Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2017.