Hillcrest tragedy: jumping castle operator acquitted by Tasmanian Magistrates Court
Magistrate Webster of the Magistrates Court of Tasmania has acquitted a sole trader charged under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas) (the WHS Act) following the 2021 Hillcrest Primary School tragedy in which six children died and others were seriously injured while using a jumping castle during a school event. The inflatable was […]
Your guide to material adverse change clauses amidst current economic headwinds
The Snapshot The previous six months have been marked by significant economic instability. For an example, in April 2025, the Trump Administration introduced a 10% baseline tariff on most goods and services imported from Australia to the United States, as well as various other reciprocal tariffs. Current market uncertainty presents new challenges for domestic and […]
Andrea Kennedy
Andrea has over three decades of experience specialising in M&A and telecommunications, in Australia and internationally, working in top-tier law firms and in-house legal positions. As a highly experienced Corporate Partner, Andrea’s sophisticated understanding of the intricacies of private M&A, joint ventures, telecommunications and government and industry regulation makes her an irreplaceable asset to her […]
Protecting copyright across borders with section 115 of the Copyright Act
For companies whose core business value is tied to copyright works – including those in the software, film and music industries – s115A provides a valuable tool for defeating online copyright infringers, particularly in situations where the operator of the infringing website cannot be located or identified. It empowers copyright owners to require Australian internet […]
Janice Yew
Janice is a lawyer with specialist expertise in intellectual property, technology, and commercial law. After a few years in private practice, she spent a number of years as inhouse counsel, assisting on various cross-border transactions and enterprise deals. This combination of private practice and inhouse experience has given her the insight that enables her to […]
Eric Braun
Eric is focused on rigorous factual investigation, gaining a deep understanding of the clients’ business, and aligning the facts, law and advocacy to seek the best answer and outcome for clients. Eric is known for early case evaluation and resolution strategies, strategic insight, and striving for the highest quality communications with clients, the Court and […]
