Briefed: Commercial Law Updates
What's the state of play in Australian commercial law? Join Level Twenty Seven Chambers (Brisbane, Australia), Queensland’s largest group of barristers, for up to the minute insights and practical tips regarding Australian commercial law. The group’s exceptional reputation is recognised in legal directories such as Chambers & Partners, Doyle's, Who's Who and Best Lawyers. The group assists clients on all aspects of commercial law and are often engaged on matters of high commercial value as well as technical and legal complexity.
Podcasting since 2020 • 37 episodes
Briefed: Commercial Law Updates
Latest Episodes
The Quincecare Duty in Australian Law
WHAT DOES THE SEMINAR COVER?A dishonest agent of a company causes a bank to transfer funds out of the company’s account and then absconds with the money. If the agent can be found, there may be personal claims against them. If traceable...
December 17, 2023
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Taking Stock of Vanderstock: electric vehicles, duties of excise and the Constitution
What does the seminar cover?In the decision of Vanderstock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30, the High Court held by a narrow 4:3 majority that a tax imposed by Victoria on the use of electrical and hybrid vehicles was invalid. Th...
November 22, 2023
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55:59
Recent Developments in Trust Law Affecting the Obligations of Trustees of Discretionary Trusts
WHAT DOES THE SEMINAR COVER?Discretionary trusts in Australia are drafted to give trustees maximum flexibility in the exercise of their discretions, which are variously described as “uncontrolled”, “absolute” and even “irresponsible”. Since...
October 22, 2023
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1:03:35
Check your (legal professional) privilege!
What will the seminar cover?The primary purpose of the Courts in any legal system must be to determine the truth. In common law systems, that purpose is generally facilitated by subjecting witnesses to cross-examination and requir...
August 21, 2023
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55:59