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Jumping with reasonable care: The inherent risks of skydiving and waivers in Marks v Skydive Holdings Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 21

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Victoria raises important lessons for companies in the business of activities presenting…

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Flying from one place to “another place”: Stevens v Professional Helicopter Services [2020] NSWSC

Picture the following: you’re on a joyflight taking off from a farm in the Northern Territory, you enjoy the lovely…

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Wells Fargo Trust Company, National Association (trustee) v VB Leaseco Pty Ltd (Administrators appointed) [2020] FCA 1269

Background/Facts The First and Second Lessors are respectively the legal and beneficial owners of four aircraft jet engines used on…

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Court of Appeal keeps the (overhead locker) door closed on airline liability claim – Salih v Emirates [2020] NSWCA 215

The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently upheld a District Court decision that an overhead locker striking the plaintiff’s…

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Aviation Bulletin – July 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of the HWL Ebsworth Aviation Bulletin. We are delighted to bring you content addressing a…

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Aviation Bulletin – January 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of the HWL Ebsworth Aviation Bulletin. We are delighted to bring you content addressing a…

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