Cogent Lawyers

30/09/2021

We thank our colleagues in the Law Society of NSW Employment Law Committee for this helpful article. Always remember to seek legal advice specific to your circumstances.

The latest advice from the Law Society's Employment Law Committee regarding mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations and the workplace.

14/09/2021

Retail businesses need to be across their ever-changing compliance requirements and must comply with a range of state and federal laws that govern the way retail businesses operate.

The Retail Checklist has been developed in conjunction with Mal Zraika, Principal at Cogent Lawyers as the Legal Expert for the LexisNexis Regulatory Compliance Module.

The checklist has been designed to help retailers to navigate the legal responsibilities relating to the retail industry.

Retailers must comply with a range of state and federal laws that govern the way retail businesses operate. This checklist has been designed to help retailers to navigate the legal responsibilities relating to the retail industry. ​

07/09/2021

We would like to congratulate our Principal Mal Zraika,
for his recent appointment as a part-time General Member to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribubal.

27/08/2021

Can an insurer deny a claim due to the Covid pandemic?

Overview Two businesses made claims for business interuption under their respective policies of insurance issued by HDI Global Speciality SE (“HDI“) and The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (“Hollard“). The insurance policies provide cover against the happening of events likely to cause los...

15/02/2021

DEFECT- Nissan D23 Navara MY2020

The steering knuckle bolts may not be sufficiently tightened, which can cause the steering knuckle, hub and the bearing assemblies to become detached. If the front knuckle bolts gradually loosen, vehicle occupants may experience noise and vibration. If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the fo...

28/01/2021

*DEFECT* BMW Australia Ltd — BMW G05 X5, BMW G06 X6 and BMW G07 X7 MY2020

The incorrect welding can lead to a complete separation of the right hand side tension strut, resulting in loss of steering control.

25/12/2020

From the team at Cogent Lawyers, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2021.

Please be advised that our office is now closed and will re-open Monday 11th January.

09/12/2020

RECALL: Land Rover Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque MHEVs MY2019-2020

An electrical overload in the 48V electrical system may cause a failure of the metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET). Failure of the MOSFET may cause an electrical cascade failure, causing the DC/DC converter to experience an electrical short where the 12V circuit shorts to grou...

27/11/2020

VEHICLE DEFECT: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line MY2016-2020

If the roof spoiler was to detach while driving it could increase the likelihood of an accident that may endanger other road users. This could increase the risk of an accident and injury to vehicle occupants or other road users. In the event of a serious accident this may result in death.

20/11/2020

RECALL: BMW Australia Ltd — BMW G01 X3 and BMW G02 X4 MY2019-2020

If the seat belts are not secured, this could increase the risk of an accident and injury to vehicle occupants or other road users. In the event of a serious accident this may result in death.

29/10/2020

DEFECT— Mercedes-Benz A, B and CLA Class with M282 Petrol Engine MY2019-2020

Mercedes-Benz A Class (model series 177), B Class (model series 247), and CLA Class (model series 118) with a 4-cylinder M282 petrol engine Model Years 2019-2020

26/09/2020

Manufacturing Defect- Honda Australia Pty Ltd — Honda Odyssey MY2019

Due to incorrect manufacturing of the rear seatbelt assembly, the webbing sensor in the 3rd row left rear seat belt assembly may become inoperative.