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.
Episodes
37 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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55:59
The Strategy of Pleadings
What will the seminar cover?The Strategy of Pleadings was the second of four education events in 2023 co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers and Level Twenty Seven Chambers.
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56:28
Preparing for Trial
What will the seminar cover?This was the first CPD in a series of four co-hosted by Level Twenty Seven Chambers and Queensland Young Lawye...
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1:09:45
The "momentous" UK Supreme Court Decision on Directors' Duties in Respect of Creditors' Interests You Need to Know About
What does the seminar cover?According to Lord Reed, the issues on appeal in BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA [2022] UKSC 25 “go to the heart of our understanding of company law, and a considerable importance to the management of companies”. Th...
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1:03:58
Settling Up, Not Settling Down - Offers to Settle Disputes
What will the seminar cover?This seminar was hosted as a collaboration between the Downs & South West QLD Law Association (DSWQLA) and Level Twenty Seven Chambers 1730 on 1 December 2022. Shan...
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56:02
Disclosure & Discovery in Australian Courts
Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and the barristers at Level Twenty Seven Chambers curated a series of four CPDs spanning 2022 to provide young lawyer...
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49:31
Appearing on an Application
What will the seminar cover?Appearing on an Application was event three in a four part series co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and Level Twenty Seven Chambers which aimed to provide informative and practical sessions on...
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1:03:16
Briefing Counsel
What will the seminar cover?Briefing Counsel is a webinar co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and Level Twenty Seven Chambers. This is the second event in a series covering essential topic...
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1:07:48
Persuasive Legal Writing: The Importance of Document Design and Typography
What does the seminar cover?Lawyers are in the business of producing persuasive writing, but they often neglect a key dimension: document design and typography. Legal documents are professionally published materials and their read...
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57:58
Cryptocurrency and the law
What will the episode cover?Cryptocurrency is always in the headlines, and consumer use of it is becoming increasingly mainstream. But the law is yet to grapple extensively with cryptocurrency and the blockchain technology that un...
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1:18:02
Life at the Bar
What will the seminar cover?Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and Level Twenty Seven launched its second seminar series with 'Life at the Bar' on Wednesday 4 ...
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1:15:03
Privilege in International Arbitration: Procedure and Pitfalls
What will the seminar cover?The principles governing the availability and bounds of legal professional privilege in international arbitral proceedings are in a considerable state of uncertainty. Is privilege able to be claimed? If...
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56:36
Docs, eTrials and Practice Directions
This presentation was the final installment in a series of four co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers and Level Twenty Seven Chambers. Links to the previous three events are available in the 'Mater...
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1:09:27
The State of Play: Work Health and Safety Prosecutions in Australia
What does the seminar cover?2020 saw Queensland's first sentencing decision in relation to the offence of industrial manslaughter pursuant to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.Since the introduction of the offenc...
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45:09
Functus Officio in Arbitration
What does the seminar cover?This session forms part of the Australian Arbitration Week 2021 program hosted by ACICA. It will explore the situations where ...
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57:58
Update on Defamation Law in Queensland
WHAT DOES THE SEMINAR COVER?The Defamation (Model Provisions) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (the Act) commenced on 1 July 2021. This session will provide a valuable update on the changes that the Act introduced. Ch...
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58:03
Rules of Evidence & Affidavit Drafting
This presentation is the third in a serious of four presentations by Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and Level Twenty Seven Chambers addressing essential knowledge and skills for young lawyers.What wil...
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57:26
Mediation Strategies
In a webinar arranged by the Downs & South West Queensland District Law Association and Level Twenty Seven Chambers,
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1:02:40
Rules of pleading and further and better particulars
‘Rules of pleading and further and better particulars’ is the second of four in a the Queensland Young Lawyers x Level Twenty Seven Chambers CPD and Networking Series. Barristers
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1:07:20
Insolvency Update Badenoch and the End of the Peak Indebtedness Rule
What will the seminar cover?The Full Federal Court’s recent decision in Badenoch Integrated Logging Pty Ltd v Bryant has important consequences for the calculation of unfair preference claims. This CPD will explain the reasoning behind ...
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