September 2016

The New Associations Incorporations Act 2015 (WA) – Statutory Management
Recent WA and NSW CTP decisions relating to assessment of liability and contributory negligence
Confirming the Scope of Section 61 Applications in the WA WorkCover Jurisdiction
Protecting a Party’s Position by Injunction to Prevent Irreparable Harm
The New Associations Incorporations Act 2015 (WA) – Statutory Management

Brenton Oakley
Special Counsel

Philip Mavor
Special Counsel

This is the seventh of a series of legal updates that Kott Gunning is producing throughout 2016 on the key features and reforms under the new Associations Incorporation Act 2015 …
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Recent WA and NSW CTP decisions relating to assessment of liability and contributory negligence

Ash Crisp
Partner

Recent decisions of the District Court of WA, the WA Court of Appeal and the NSW Court of Appeal provide interesting reading and guidance as to assessing liability and contributory …
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Confirming the Scope of Section 61 Applications in the WA WorkCover Jurisdiction

Ash Crisp
Partner

Henrik Eklund
Senior Associate

The decision of Walsh v Fortescue Metals Group confirms previous authorities relating to the scope of s61 applications and serves to remind us that proceedings under s61 are not proceedings at large taking into account matters, issues and contentions relating to liability for injuries for which liability has not been established.
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Protecting a Party’s Position by Injunction to Prevent Irreparable Harm

Mark Fatharly
Partner

Protection of a party’s position by injunction until a final hearing in court proceedings can sometimes be necessary to prevent irreparable harm which may occur prior to determination of the …
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