When are employers responsible for the actions of their employees? *

Australia - July 19 2012
In the recent decision of Blake v JR Perry Nominees Pty Ltd [2012] VSCA 122 the Victorian Court of Appeal considered when an employer will be vicariously liable for their employee’s actions.

Co-authors: Jennifer McGarvie.

No protectionism in gambling’s free trade *

Australia - June 7 2012
The Australian betting industry has boomed in recent years as private betting agencies have gained greater foothold in the market and governments have abandoned their holdings in state based TAB operations effectively developing a national betting market.

Breaking the chain with third party damage *

Australia - June 10 2011
Senior Associate, Ben Hartley and Law Graduate, Daniel Coloe look at Hay Property Consultants Pty Ltd & Anor v Victorian Securities Corporation Limited & Ors, and consider the question of causation in the context of a negligent valuation – an issue that is the subject of frequent litigation in a fluctuating property market.

Co-authors: Ben Hartley.