Overview Amendments to the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) (ICA) are underway, with the Insurance Contracts Amendment Act 2013 (Amending Act) receiving Royal Assent on Friday, 28 June 2013.
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U.S. Legal Update: Human genes cannot be patented
Background When Angelina Jolie revealed that she had undergone a preventative double mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer, she inadvertently raised public
The Centro Decision: Expecting more from directors
Australian company directors ought to familiarise themselves with the Centro decision The Centro decision arose from allegations by ASIC that the directors of companies within the Centro
Contract certainty efforts in Singapore
Background The Contract Certainty Working Group (“CCWG”) is an advisory body comprising volunteer members from the General Insurance Association of Singapore, the Singapore Reinsurers’ Association,
Significant Investor Visa
In late 2012, the Australian government announced a new visa pathway for investors who want to migrate to Australia. The Significant Investor visa is now
Matter of circumstance – proving motive for insurance fraud in arson
Reliance upon circumstantial evidence is common practice for insurance companies when alleging an insured was responsible for causing a fire that damaged an insured’s premises.
Consumer credit reform – snapshot on compliance
Reform of Australian Consumer Credit Laws by Federal Parliament in 2009 resulted in sweeping changes to the Australia consumer credit landscape. Australian Institute of Credit
Caution on cost reform
The NSW Law Reform Commission’s review into security for costs orders, following the decision in Rickard Constructions last October, leaves open the possibility for reform
