News and Views

In this section we cover a variety of topics ­ we sometimes talk about a recent decision of interest. We sometimes draw your attention to, or discuss, a topical issue in one of our areas of practice. We also keep you up to date with all the latest information about fountain+bönig.

Topic Date
High Court Confirms Onus In Occupational Health Safety & Welfare Prosecution Is On Prosecuting Authority February 2010
The High Court Rules on Drinking, Licensed Premises and Personal Responsibility December 2009
Staff Milestones December 2009
We Launch Our New Website November 2009
Levy Review Panel Overturns WorkCover’s Imposition of Supplementary Levy for the Employer’s Alleged Failure to provide Suitable Duties June 2009
Sarah Fountain Weds March 2009
Christmas Reflections for 2008 December 2008
Will the WorkCover reforms solve the unfunded liability problem? June 2008
Lawyers Condemn WorkCover Reform May 2008
A Clear Warning for Workers Compensation Fraud – It is Not Worth the Risk March 2008
The Workers Compensation Debate Now Really Begins March 2008
Christmas message – Be Aware on the roads Christmas 2007
John Fountain Wins Brian Withers Award December 2007
Senior Members of the Firm Appointed to Executive Positions November 2007
We have moved – From the Old to the New! September 2007
We are moving August 2007
New Supreme and District Court Rules September 2006
Obstetrics Leads Number of Medical Malpractice Claims August 2006
Full Supreme Court Quashes Minister’s Decision January 2006
Does removing competition improve outcomes November 2005
Negotiating the Maze of the South Australian “Stress” Provisions September 2005
John Homburg joins Fountain & Bönig July 2005
We go casual for a cause March 2005
We celebrate our 10th Anniversary November 2003
Human Cost and Tragedy of Car Crashes October 2003
Inaugural News and Views August 2003