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Dynamic Business: Building Defects: What They...

“It is important to remember that preventing defects not only protects professionals from legal issues but also contributes to their reputation, customer satisfaction, and the overall integrity of the construction industry.” In a recent Dynamic Business article, Partner, Chloe Ellis sheds light on the legal implications of building defects and the challenges it presents for construction professionals. She also provides tips to navigating these issues effectively

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Hicksons 2023/24 Holiday Closure Period

Hicksons will be closed for a two-week duration over the Christmas and New Year period.

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Hicksons Health Hour: Episode 4 - Privacy & Confidentiality

In this episode, Hicksons Partner, Rosslyn Cooke explores privacy laws and how they impact every day clinical practice.

Rosslyn Cooke
18 Dec 2023

Media & Podcasts

Hicksons Health Hour: Episode 3 - Understanding Medical Negligence Law

In this episode, Hicksons Senior Associate, Messha McLeod examines the medico legal landscape in NSW, including how civil claims are managed and how negligence is established.

Meesha McLeod
18 Dec 2023

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Hicksons Health Hour: Episode 2 - Coronial Inquests

In this episode, Hicksons Special Counsel, Violet Stojkovaexplains the Coronial process alongside what may be required from health care professionals during a Coronial Inquest.

Violet Stojkova
18 Dec 2023

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Hicksons Health Hour: Episode 1 - Duty Of Care

In this episode, Hicksons Partner, Rosslyn Cooke explores the principles of negligence and relative legislation around Duty of Care.

Rosslyn Cooke
18 Dec 2023

Blog

Clinical Trial approval where potential participants lack the capacity to consent

The Clinical Manager of a Hospital, applied to The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal for approval to conduct a clinical trial, a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study to investigate the efficacy and safety of cannabidiol (CBD) which is an add-on therapy in the treatment of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) (GWP42003-P Trial) [2017] NSWCATGD 30.

12 Feb 2018

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Timely mental health assessments and flight risks

A recent decision in the Supreme Court of ACT considered whether the Hospital was negligent in failing to ensure that the appropriate procedures were put in place to prevent a patient from self-harm.

6 Nov 2017

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To reveal or not to reveal – Privacy vs disclosure

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) was asked to review a decision made by a Local Health District (LHD) pursuant to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (the GIPA application) to withhold certain information from the applicant.

23 Oct 2017

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