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Liability in Technology Agreements: Evolving Risks and Evolving Approaches
Contracts form the backbone of commercial relationships, setting out rights, obligations, and apportioning risk when things go wrong. Liability, who’s responsible for loss and to what extent, is a critical focus in technology agreements. Australian liability law is complex and evolving, with careful drafting and proactive risk management essential as legal and business environments shift. That’s why we’ve launched the first instalment in our Technology Law Masterclass Series – Liability ...
Vacant roles not required: High Court shifts test on redundancy obligations
By: Laura Gavan and Kirsty Easdale Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29 The High Court of Australia has recently clarified the scope of an employer’s redeployment obligations where an employer seeks to defend an alleged unfair dismissal on the basis of genuine redundancy. In Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29, the High Court confirmed that, in considering whether an employer has met its redeployment ...
Get to know Richard Arrage, WK’s new Marine and Transport Partner
In our latest Q&A, we sat down with Richard Arrage, Partner in Wotton Kearney’s Sydney office, to hear his story. We recently welcomed Richard to Wotton Kearney as a Partner in our Marine and Transport practice. With over 15 years of experience, Richard is a recognised specialist in maritime, transport, and logistics matters. He brings a broad legal skill set across contentious, contractual, transactional, and regulatory work, and has held ...