Case Collective Episode 8: Tick Tock - Limitation countdowns, D&O policy disputes and traffic jams causing ‘dangerous situations’

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Gigi Lynis

On this episode, BN’s Kingsley Grimshaw and Gigi Lynis discuss when a limitation begins to tick on a policy dispute, the importance of understanding the true nature of a claim when reviewing policy response, whether a traffic jam constitutes a ‘dangerous situation’, and what it means to gain an improper personal benefit in the context of a D&O policy. To read the full summary of these cases, head to bnlaw.com.au.

  • Act quickly! How long do I have? – Property Damage Insurance Proceedings Statute of Limitations – 00:37
  • Insurers liable to indemnify real estate agent for defence costs – 2:45
  • Traffic jam due to earlier accident deemed a ‘dangerous situation’ – 9:34
  • Directors refrain from personal gain – 13:12

This episode was edited by Audio Advantage.

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