Seamlessly navigate through torts law
The Torts law package is ideal for the practitioner who needs fast access to comprehensive coverage of all areas of torts and civil compensation law. CCH iKnowConnect provides seamless access to in-depth commentary, all relevant legislation, an expansive case library, regulatory resources and practical tools.
Torts areas included:
Defamation
The torts – defamation practice area addresses the requirements of all elements of a defamation claim, defences, and remedies. Navigate easily to the latest reforms which aim to better balance the protection of individual reputations versus the freedom of expression, as well as clarify the rights and responsibilities of online intermediaries (such as social media platforms).
You can also purchase this practice area individually.
Medical negligence
The torts – medical negligence practice area addresses all issues Australia-wide, including all aspects of medical negligence litigation, professional liability of medical providers and hospitals, as well as funding and health administration.
Motor accidents
The torts – motor accidents practice area provides authoritative coverage of all aspects of motor accident law, common law and all statutory motor accident schemes Australia-wide.
Property torts
The property torts practice area addresses the elements of trespass to land and goods, conversion, detinue, fire damage to property and nuisance actions, as well as related topics concerning remedies, concurrent and vicarious liability, and the liability of public authorities and the Crown.
You can also purchase this practice area individually.
Public liability
The torts – public liability practice area addresses all aspects of personal injury law, from occupiers liability to institutional liability (abuse law) claims, with extensive coverage of both the common law and all statutory personal injury schemes Australia-wide. Professional liability in Australia is also covered, categorised into easy to navigate areas of profession, as well as the nuances of pure economic loss claims.
Workers compensation
The torts – workers compensation practice area addresses the numerous legal issues which arise when managing workers compensation claims, assessing whether compensation is payable, and enabling return to work, with coverage in all Australian jurisdictions in both statutory and common law workplace negligence claims.
You can also purchase this practice area individually.