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<rss version="2.0"> <channel>  <title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz | Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Publications]]></title>  <link>http://www.claytonutz.com/area_of_law/litigation_and_dispute_resolution/publications.page</link>  <description/>  <copyright><![CDATA[(c) Clayton Utz 2009]]></copyright>  <image>   <title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz]]></title>   <link>http://www.claytonutz.com/</link>   <url>http://www.claytonutz.com/images/logo.png</url>  </image>  <language>en-au</language> <item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201006/29/major_consumer_law_changes_bring_new_reporting_requirement_for_product_safety_incidents.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Major consumer law changes bring new reporting requirement for product safety incidents]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201006/29/major_consumer_law_changes_bring_new_reporting_requirement_for_product_safety_incidents.page</link><description><![CDATA[A new notification requirement for suppliers where consumer goods have caused (or may have caused) death or serious injury/illness has been introduced by the new Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill (No. 2) 2010.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201006/01/finalised_accc_guide_to_the_unfair_contract_terms_law_now_out.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Finalised ACCC guide to the unfair contract terms law now out]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201006/01/finalised_accc_guide_to_the_unfair_contract_terms_law_now_out.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission's guide to the unfair contract terms law, which explains the new unfair contracts terms in the Australian Consumer Law, has now been released.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201004/20/got_a_presence_in_the_uk_then_the_new_bribery_act_will_affect_you.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Got a presence in the UK? Then the new Bribery Act will affect you]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201004/20/got_a_presence_in_the_uk_then_the_new_bribery_act_will_affect_you.page</link><description><![CDATA[The new UK Bribery Act 2010 not only introduces tough new anti-bribery laws, but creates a new corporate offence of "failure of commercial organisations to prevent bribery".]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201004/16/australian_consumer_law_now_in_force-at_least_most_of_it_is.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Australian Consumer Law now in force - at least, most of it is]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201004/16/australian_consumer_law_now_in_force-at_least_most_of_it_is.page</link><description><![CDATA[The first part of Australia's ambitious reforms of consumer law, the Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Act (No. 1) 2010, is now in operation - excluding the unfair contracts terms provisions - as of 15 April 2010. It is expected that the unfair contracts terms provisions will commence on 1 July 2010.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201003/25/clearer_guidance_on_when_third_parties_can_access_corporate_insurance_policies.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clearer guidance on when third parties can access corporate insurance policies]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201003/25/clearer_guidance_on_when_third_parties_can_access_corporate_insurance_policies.page</link><description><![CDATA[Shareholders or members of managed investment schemes who need to know if it makes financial sense to sue a company and its directors will take comfort from the recent decision in the WA Supreme Court, Snelgrove v Great Southern Managers Australia Ltd.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20100323/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20100323/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Statutory demands for creditors;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20091218/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20091218/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Social networking, social death? Managing your business' and staff's reputation online;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200912/01/australian_shareholders_an_australian_company_and_a_us_class_action_us_supreme_court_to_decide.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Australian shareholders, an Australian company, and a US class action? US Supreme Court to decide]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200912/01/australian_shareholders_an_australian_company_and_a_us_class_action_us_supreme_court_to_decide.page</link><description><![CDATA[The globalisation of financial markets has increased the incidence of global fraud. However, regulation, especially in the sense of private enforcement through class actions, depends on a political and legal system built around state sovereignty.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20091201/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20091201/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: What do in-house counsel really need to know about exclusion clauses?;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20091103/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20091103/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Prudential regulation catches up with litigation funding; Plaintiffs queuing up to play the blame game post-GFC; Australia to join Hague Service Convention; Recovering damages for diversion of employees - Australia takes note of English decisions;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20090709/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20090709/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Class actions in Australia: Back to basics; Is evidence served in earlier proceedings covered by litigation privilege?; It's over! When (and how) can you terminate a contract?; Entire agreement clauses - what do they seek to do? Do they work?; High Court clarifies correct test for defamation in business reputation cases; Meet our clients;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/24/unfair_contract_terms_legislation_to_exclude_business_contracts_enforcement_and_remedies_expanded.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Unfair contract terms legislation to exclude business contracts, enforcement and remedies expanded]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/24/unfair_contract_terms_legislation_to_exclude_business_contracts_enforcement_and_remedies_expanded.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009, which will enact unfair contract terms provisions into Australian Federal law, was introduced into Parliament today.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/12/further_changes_to_unfair_contract_terms_reform-and_vic_reforms_now_law.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Further changes to unfair contract terms reform - and Vic reforms now law]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/12/further_changes_to_unfair_contract_terms_reform-and_vic_reforms_now_law.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has announced some important exclusions to its draft provisions on unfair contract terms in response to stakeholder feedback, and Victoria's new unfair contract bill is now law.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200905/12/revolution_in_contract_law_covers_business_contracts_as_well_as_consumer_contracts.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Revolution in contract law covers business contracts as well as consumer contracts]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200905/12/revolution_in_contract_law_covers_business_contracts_as_well_as_consumer_contracts.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government's draft unfair contract terms law released yesterday for public comment will affect not only contracts entered into with consumers, but contracts between businesses, so many businesses across Australia will need to review all their standard-form contracts soon.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20081219/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20081219/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Sex, lies and videotape: breach of confidence claims and awards of damages; Waiver of privilege - more than a state of mind?; Risky business: Directors' and officers' liability and insurance - are you covered?; Regulator's sources protected from disclosure; Top 10 developments in commercial litigation in 2008;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/17/clayton_utz_promotes_new_talent_to_the_partnership.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz promotes new talent to the partnership]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/17/clayton_utz_promotes_new_talent_to_the_partnership.page</link><description><![CDATA[17 December 2008: Clayton Utz is pleased to announce the appointment of eight new partners, effective 1 January 2009.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/10/victorian_case_a_next_step_in_protection_of_private_information.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Victorian case a next step in protection of private information]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/10/victorian_case_a_next_step_in_protection_of_private_information.page</link><description><![CDATA[Today, in an important decision, the Victorian Court of Appeal held that a plaintiff could be compensated for the distress caused by the unauthorised showing of a private sex tape.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20080904/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20080904/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Conceal or reveal? Reporting white-collar crime; Australia's largest shareholder class action payout - Aristocrat shareholder class action settles; Criminalising cartels - confusion or clarity?; ALRC report on client legal privilege in federal investigations; Loose lips sink ships - but when will they waive privilege in legal advice?; ALRC recommends statutory cause of action for invasion of privacy; Directors' personal liability for misleading and deceptive conduct in relation to shares;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200808/27/what_happens_to_a_franchising_agreement_if_the_franchising_code_wasnt_complied_with.page</guid><title><![CDATA[What happens to a franchising agreement if the Franchising Code wasn't complied with?]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200808/27/what_happens_to_a_franchising_agreement_if_the_franchising_code_wasnt_complied_with.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Franchising Code of Conduct sets out rules governing the franchising relationship - but what happens if they are not followed? The High Court today answered that question in Master Education Services Pty Limited v Ketchell [2008] HCA 38: failure to comply with the Code does not automatically mean the agreement is void and unenforceable.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200808/13/major_overhaul_for_privacy_act.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Major overhaul for Privacy Act]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200808/13/major_overhaul_for_privacy_act.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Government has announced its intention to undertake major reform of Australian privacy laws in line with the recommendations set out in the Australian Law Reform Commission's final report on its review of the Privacy Act.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20080613/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20080613/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Lady Luck shines light on proportionate liability; Liquidators and funded litigation - is court approval necessary?; Lowering the threshold for the granting of summary judgment; Profile - Tobin Meagher; Sub-prime crisis related litigation in Australia;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200805/16/clayton_utz_announces_scholarship_for_emerging_queensland_artists.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz announces scholarship for emerging Queensland artists]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200805/16/clayton_utz_announces_scholarship_for_emerging_queensland_artists.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz is giving two budding Queensland artists the opportunity to advance their careers by exhibiting their work and providing a $5000 grant towards further travel and study.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200805/09/clayton_utz_lawyer_honoured_for_community_work.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz lawyer honoured for community work]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200805/09/clayton_utz_lawyer_honoured_for_community_work.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz lawyer Anna Rakoczy has been named Lawyer of the Year by the Law Society of Western Australia in recognition of her contribution to the WA legal profession and community.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200805/02/securities_lending_contracts_mean_what_they_say.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Securities lending contracts mean what they say]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200805/02/securities_lending_contracts_mean_what_they_say.page</link><description><![CDATA[And that - according to the Federal Court - is that the lender of securities loses all title and interest in the securities. Accordingly, the borrower of securities is free to dispose of the securities to third parties - and, if the borrower is insolvent, the lender cannot demand the return of the securities from those third parties.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20071212/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20071212/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Some answers expected soon on continuous disclosure and shareholder class actions; Keeping it to yourself: Australian Law Reform Commission review of Australian privacy laws; Is that information confidential?; Satisfying your e-discovery obligations: how and when to do enough - but not too much!; Meet our clients;]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200710/24/amendments_to_the_franchising_code_what_do_they_mean_for_you.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Amendments to the Franchising Code: what do they mean for you?]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200710/24/amendments_to_the_franchising_code_what_do_they_mean_for_you.page</link><description><![CDATA[On 6 February 2007, Fran Bailey (Federal Minister for Tourism and Small Business) announced the Federal Government's response to a review conducted last year in relation to the disclosure provisions of the Franchising Code of Conduct. After a series of consultations with interested parties (including Clayton Utz and the Franchise Council of Australia), amendments have now been made to the Code. These amendments take effect from 1 March 2008.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200710/10/nsw_seeks_comment_on_contaminated_land_management_amendment_bill.page</guid><title><![CDATA[NSW seeks comment on Contaminated Land Management Amendment Bill]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200710/10/nsw_seeks_comment_on_contaminated_land_management_amendment_bill.page</link><description><![CDATA[The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change has made available for public comment the Contaminated Land Management Amendment Bill, which is a major overhaul of the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 ("CLM Act").]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200709/26/your_in-house_counsels_documents_are_privileged_prove_it.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Your in-house counsel's documents are privileged? Prove it!]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200709/26/your_in-house_counsels_documents_are_privileged_prove_it.page</link><description><![CDATA[A recent case is a timely warning for organisations which assert client legal privilege over documents to and from their in-house counsel - if you want to assert it, you must back up your assertion!]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/simple_tips_for_surviving_litigation.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Simple tips for surviving litigation]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/videos/simple_tips_for_surviving_litigation.page</link><description><![CDATA[There are some simple things you can do to avoid litigation, or at least get out of it alive, say Peter Keel and Norm Lucas.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20070914/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20070914/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Vodcast: Simple tips for surviving litigation; Fiduciary relationships, managing conflicts and Chinese walls; Defective design - How far does your product liability cover go?; Understanding the litigation process;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200708/31/if_you_deal_with_the_government_does_the_tpa_apply_to_you.page</guid><title><![CDATA[If you deal with the Government, does the TPA apply to you?]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200708/31/if_you_deal_with_the_government_does_the_tpa_apply_to_you.page</link><description><![CDATA[If Government is not "carrying on a business", it's not bound by the Trade Practices Act. Does that immunity generally extend to anyone negotiating or contracting with it? The High Court has said "no" in its decision in ACCC v Baxter [2007] HCA 38 (29 August 2007) reversing the effect of the decisions of the Federal Court and of the Full Court of the Federal Court on appeal.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20070511/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20070511/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: From text to context in interpreting contracts - what does it mean for your contracts?; We're all model litigants, says NSW court; When can company officers rely on information provided by others?; RIP non-life reinsurance arbitration in NSW?; Making summary judgment more summary in the Federal Court; Meet our clients;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200702/27/landmark_survey_reveals_asia_pacific_product_liability_hotspots.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Landmark survey reveals Asia Pacific product liability hotspots]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200702/27/landmark_survey_reveals_asia_pacific_product_liability_hotspots.page</link><description><![CDATA[Don't ignore product liability risks in Asia, but don't be unduly alarmed about becoming embroiled in litigation.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200702/19/policies_for_ghg_reductions_on_an_individual_mine_arbitrary_and_unfair_says_tribunal.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Policies for GHG reductions on an individual mine "arbitrary and unfair", says Tribunal]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200702/19/policies_for_ghg_reductions_on_an_individual_mine_arbitrary_and_unfair_says_tribunal.page</link><description><![CDATA[Following the Anvil Hill case in New South Wales, the question as to whether development of coal mines in Queensland would require the consideration of Greenhouse Gas ("GHG") emissions caused by the eventual consumption of the coal produced from that mine has been raised in a number of forums.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200702/19/clayton_utz_lawyer_sets_herself_a_new_legal_challenge.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz lawyer sets herself a new legal challenge]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200702/19/clayton_utz_lawyer_sets_herself_a_new_legal_challenge.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz senior associate Tara Eaton is about to trade in the fast-paced life of corporate Sydney for a career experience with a difference - and a chance to play a part in Vietnam's legal history.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20061204/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20061204/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Litigation funding in the High Court; Litigation funding in the High Court; "Giving up the gist" - The dangers of imputed waiver of legal professional privilege; "Giving up the gist" - The dangers of imputed waiver of legal professional privilege; Limitation of liability and indemnity clauses: the knock-out punch of proportionate liability; Limitation of liability and indemnity clauses: the knock-out punch of proportionate liability; Meet our clients; Meet our clients; Profile: Ian Bloemendal; Profile: Ian Bloemendal;]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200609/27/climate_change_case_puts_australian_companies_on_notice.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Climate change case puts Australian companies on notice]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200609/27/climate_change_case_puts_australian_companies_on_notice.page</link><description><![CDATA[The latest in a line of cases brought over climate change has just been filed in California against six vehicle manufacturers, raising the question of whether Australian companies could be at risk from this sort of litigation.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200609/25/us_action_signals_ominous_change_in_litigation_climate.page</guid><title><![CDATA[US action signals ominous change in litigation climate]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200609/25/us_action_signals_ominous_change_in_litigation_climate.page</link><description><![CDATA[Leading environmental lawyers have warned Australian companies to prepare for a possible wave of 'climate change' claims, with an action filed in the US signalling a major development in global environmental litigation that could happen in Australia.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200608/30/litigation_funding_allowed_by_high_court_funder_loses_battle_but_wins_war.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation funding allowed by High Court: funder loses battle but wins war]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200608/30/litigation_funding_allowed_by_high_court_funder_loses_battle_but_wins_war.page</link><description><![CDATA[In Campbells Cash and Carry Pty Limited v Fostif Pty Ltd, the first decision by Australia's highest court on litigation funding, the Court held 5:2 that litigation funding was not an abuse of process or contrary to public policy. The majority was composed of Justices Gummow, Hayne and Crennan (in a joint judgment), Chief Justice Gleeson and Justice Kirby.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20060802/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20060802/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: "Without prejudice" privilege: traps for young (and old) players; Privilege limited in commission of inquiry; When can your defence amount to a waiver of legal professional privilege?; Preparing for the punch of proportionate liability; Enforcement of cartel conduct - a new era of private enforcement?; Meet our clients; Profile: Doug Bishop;]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200607/20/australian_litigators_raise_the_bar_for_europeans_re_class_actions_downunder.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Australian litigators raise the bar for Europeans re class actions 'downunder']]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200607/20/australian_litigators_raise_the_bar_for_europeans_re_class_actions_downunder.page</link><description><![CDATA[The invitation for two litigators from Clayton Utz, Australia's leading defence lawyers, to join the European Justice Forum (EJF)signals European lawyers desire to understand first-hand how Australia is handling the recent growth of a class action movement in Australia.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200606/29/clayton_utz_scholarship_gives_future_bond_university_student_a_career_head_start.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz Scholarship gives future Bond University student a career head start]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200606/29/clayton_utz_scholarship_gives_future_bond_university_student_a_career_head_start.page</link><description><![CDATA[The chance to enter university with a professional head-start and a helping hand with the cost of your degree is every student's dream but will become a reality for one aspiring Bond University student following the announcement of the inaugural Clayton Utz Scholarship.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200605/11/muddy_new_environment_for_company_directors_in_nsw.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Muddy new environment for company directors in NSW]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200605/11/muddy_new_environment_for_company_directors_in_nsw.page</link><description><![CDATA[Companies in New South Wales along with their management teams have been hit by yet another round of regulation that could leave them seriously 'hanging out to dry'.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200605/08/former_judge_brings_fresh_eye_to_advisory_council.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Former judge brings fresh eye to Advisory Council]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200605/08/former_judge_brings_fresh_eye_to_advisory_council.page</link><description><![CDATA[Eminent jurist and long-serving consultant to Clayton Utz, Andrew Rogers QC, sees his recent appointment to Australia's International Legal Services Advisory Council* as an opportunity to contribute to the Council's direction and help it to meet the challenges of the global business environment.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20060427/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20060427/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Is there safety in numbers?; Responding to a regulator's request for documents; Is your D&O coverage up to scratch?; Success for Clayton Utz' Recovery & Insolvency team; Meet our clients; Profile: Doug Galbraith;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200604/07/clayton_utz_celebrates_awards_win.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz celebrates awards win]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200604/07/clayton_utz_celebrates_awards_win.page</link><description><![CDATA[At the 2006 ALB Australasian Law Awards, Clayton Utz was pleased to have been named as Transport Firm of the Year, recognising the strength of our team and the many large and complex deals with which we have recently been associated.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200603/09/eminent_jurist_steps_in_to_assist_auditors.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Eminent jurist steps in to assist auditors]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200603/09/eminent_jurist_steps_in_to_assist_auditors.page</link><description><![CDATA[Eminent jurist and long term consultant to Clayton Utz, Professor Andrew Rogers QC shows no signs of slowing down. Professor Rogers was recently appointed as the Inaugural Chair of the Audit Quality Review Board.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20051209/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/litigation_and_dispute_resolution_insights/20051209/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Litigation funding agreements - the future's in the balance; Expert forensic accounting evidence: when is it admissible?; Dominant purpose, third parties, and legal professional privilege; Fixating upon the fixing of remuneration: the Stockford decision; Boardroom dynamics; New partners for Litigation;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200511/25/clayton_utz_promotes_pro_bono_to_the_partnership_ranks.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz promotes pro bono to the partnership ranks]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200511/25/clayton_utz_promotes_pro_bono_to_the_partnership_ranks.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz's long-standing commitment to pro bono legal work has reached new heights with the appointment of national pro bono director David Hillard as a partner in the firm effective 1 January 2006.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200508/26/making_sure_an_in-house_counsels_legal_advice_is_privileged.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Making sure an in-house counsel's legal advice is privileged]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200508/26/making_sure_an_in-house_counsels_legal_advice_is_privileged.page</link><description><![CDATA[In-house counsel's legal advice can attract legal professional privilege even if they do not hold a practising certificate, according to the ACT Court of Appeal's decision in Commonwealth of Australia v Vance [2005] ACTCA 35 (23 August 2005), which has clarified when their legal advice is privileged.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>