For clients, the choice of mediation or arbitration can be baffling. Do lawyers need to change their approach?
Musings of a busy mind
On 15 March 2024, the High Court issued its decision in Hawkins v Elizabeth Properties, joining the 2023 decision in Rau Paenga in emasculating the rights of parties to protect themselves in the event of default.
The High Court's decision on Friday in CPB Contractors v WSP provides welcome analysis of liability for negligent design.