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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 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

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Subpoena to Produce set aside on grounds of Legal Professional Privilege in the NSW Supreme Court judgment of Woolner v South Western Sydney Local Health District [2023] NSWSC 748

The Supreme Court judgment in the matter of Woolner v South Western Sydney Local Health District [2023] NSWSC 748 (“Woolner”) outlines the Court’s consideration of a subpoena to produce issued to a defendant’s law firm, calling for production of its communications with the client.

Emma Ellis
5 Sep 2023

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Expert evidence requirements for issue of professional negligence claims

In the matter of Netherwood v Hillier, the case dealt with an application to strike out proceedings as against the third defendant, Dr David Bell for failing to provide expert reports supporting the claim against him.

Cameron Leaver
22 Aug 2023

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Has the worker suffered consequential conditions? The PIC says no

In the recent case of Govindan v Capital Safety Group (Australia) Pty Limited [2022] NSWPIC 588, Member Cameron Burge of the Personal Injury Commission (PIC) held that a worker did not suffer a claimed consequential cervical spine condition and gastrointestinal condition, as a result of not having recorded sufficient history and medical evidence.

Naomi Tancred
5 Dec 2022

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Taking the bite out of section 59A

Section 59A of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 disentitles workers to ongoing medical or related treatment after they cease to be entitled to weekly payments. However, the recent Presidential decision in Pacific National Pty Limited v Baldacchino [2018] NSWWCCPD 12 puts the operation of that section in a spin with Deputy President Snell determining that a knee replacement is exempt.

Casey Bray
3 Jul 2018

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