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Recorded Webinar: Managing Conflict of Laws in Motor Vehicle and Workers Compensation Cases in NSW
What happens where there is a motor accident in one state, and a worker’s compensation claim in another? This creates a potential conflict of laws that may be problematic. This session looks at how this should be handled from a NSW practitioner perspective. It includes:
PRESENTED BY
Chase Deans
Special Counsel, Moray
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About the Webinar
What happens where there is a motor accident in one state, and a worker’s compensation claim in another? This creates a potential conflict of laws that may be problematic. This session looks at how this should be handled from a NSW practitioner perspective. It includes:
- Conflict of law problem scenarios between state jurisdictions – an overview
- Choice of law rules
- Operation of s118 of Australian Constitution
- State statutory law and its reach
- Extra-territorial operation of State laws
- One Australian Common Law – the Lipohar and Pfeiffer decisions revisited
- The position where two State laws can apply – a practical resolution
- Case study – Accident in Victoria with a claim in NSW: how to proceed
Presented By
Chase Deans
Special Counsel, MorayWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for NSW lawyers practising in motor vehicle accidents and workers compensation. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge. CPD: 1 unit/point - substantive law.
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