When working in a legal field as complex and emotional as institutional abuse, the reality is that lawyers will frequently engage with clients and other parties who have experienced trauma. While the lawyer’s primary focus is navigating the le…
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On Wednesday, November 13, the High Court unanimously overturned a decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal to find that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat cannot be found vicariously liable for sexual abuse carried out by one of its prie…
Whether you're enjoying a scenic ride in the sunshine or navigating through heavy traffic on your way to work, no one should be at risk of personal injury. However, motorcyclists face unique risks on the road, primarily due to visibility issue…
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From May 6th, 2024, the objectives of the Family Law Act 1975 (…
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On 19 October 2023, the federal parliament passed two significa…
In dealing with Public Liability personal injury cases, what stands out is how seemingly trivial or simple the cause of lifelong injuries can be. Indeed, few would leave their house too concerned that some spilt milk at the supermarket may cha…
The Victorian Board of Inquiry into historical child sexual abuse in Beaumaris Primary School and certain other named government schools has finally released its report.
The Inquiry came off the back of a prolonged call to action from survi…
We recently had a complex legal matter which we handling on behalf of a client concerning the issue of pursuing common law damages for workplace injuries sustained in transport accidents. The overlap of WorkCover and TAC jurisdiction presented…
Yesterday, the High Court of Australia refused the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne’s request to appeal a decision allowing a parent to recover damages for sexual abuse of their child.
In 2022, the Supreme Court of Victoria allowed a paren…