With birth trauma under the spotlight following the NSW Birth Trauma Report, our team explains the complaint and legal pathways available in Victoria.

4 min Bree Knoester

One year on from the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry, we review the Committee’s key findings and recommendations, and note recent developments in maternity care.

3 min Bree Knoester

Taylor v Woodgate highlights the significant weight courts place on contemporaneous clinical records when assessing conflicting accounts in medical negligence claims.

4 min Joanne Martino

Aggravated damages in medical negligence cases remain limited and uncertain in Australia, but international case law offers valuable insights.

4 min Bree Knoester

In this edition of Precedent, lawyers are reminded of the importance of clients’ legal advice history, payment characterisation, deeds, and collaboration in Workers’ Compensation and Employment matters.

7 min Anastasia Nagorny

High Court case Elisha v Vision Australia Limited [2024] highlights the importance of fair disciplinary processes and employees understanding their rights to pursue claims, even after settlement.

4 min Anastasia Nagorny

Losing a loved one at work is overwhelming. The Brave Legal Dependency Claims Guide covers everything you need to know – eligibility, entitlements, the claims process, and key case law.

5 min Anastasia Nagorny

Legal assistant Isabel Cook has found a way to balance study, remote work, and a new city – all while making the most of Perth’s coastal lifestyle.

3 min Isabel Cook

No doubt that music festivals offer an amazing summer experience but the risks of these events are widespread.

2 min Bree Knoester