Litigation
Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic) Update
The Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic) (the Act) heralds important legislative reform for civil proceedings conducted in the Supreme, County and Magistrates Courts, but not VCAT or the Federal court. It came into operation on 1 January 2011. All legal practitioners who practice in this area must read and come to terms with this legislation and the new obligations it imposes.
Proportionate Liability Bulletin
Litigation solicitors should be aware of legislation at both the Victorian and Commonwealth levels relating to proportionate liability. There are important differences in the legislation.