An introduction to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009
26 February, 2010
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Halfday seminar
Bruce Whittaker, Partner, Blake Dawson (Chair); Diccon Loxton, Partner, Allens Arthur Robinson; Patrick Lowden, Partner, Freehills; Professor John Stumbles, University of Sydney
• History and rationale of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009• The nature of security interest under the Act and the new concepts of investment entitlement, investment instrument...
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Mistake in contract formation and performance. Remedial options under Australian law
26 February, 2010
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Leading Edge Seminar Series
Jeffrey Goldberger, Partner, Blake Dawson
• Common mistake at law• Common mistake in equity • Unilateral mistake - equitable relief • Rectification of contracts for common mistake |
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Common pitfalls in pleading a section 52 case
19 February, 2010
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Leading Edge Seminar Series
Ian Tonking SC, 7 Selborne Chambers
It has long been common practice to plead s52 as an alternative cause of action in cases involving tort or contract claims as well as in cases involving breaches of statutory or fiduciary duty and ...
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Hot issues in intellectual property law
19 February, 2010
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Halfday seminar
Anthony Franklin SC, 4 St James Hall Chambers (Chair); Carmen Champion, 4 St James Hall Chambers; Jane Rawlings, 4 St James Hall Chambers; Andrew Wiseman, Partner, Allens Arthur Robinson; Nick Hart, Senior Consultant, Truman Hoyle
By attending this event you will gain an insight into: • Ensuring that intellectual property by employees and contractors belongs to the employer/commissioning party |
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We are currently planning more seminars for this year. The website will be continually updated as speakers and dates are confirmed.
31 December, 2009
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Leading Edge Seminar Series
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Class actions & litigation in uncertain times
11 December, 2009
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Halfday seminar
Stephen Gageler SC, Solicitor-General of Australia (Chair); Van Moulis, Group Practice Leader, Slater & Gordon; Vicky Antzoulatos, Senior Associate, Slater & Gordon; Steven Lewis, Practice Group Leader, Slater & Gordon; Ken Fowlie, Practice Leader, Slater & Gordon
Gain an insight into: • The role of litigation funders • Recent developments in Australian class actions including: Multiple claims; The NSW Supreme Court or the Fed...
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Expert evidence
13 November, 2009
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Leading Edge Seminar Series
Justice Robert McDougall, Supreme Court of NSW
It is essential for litigation practitioners to be aware of the issues likely to arise in the jurisdictions in which they practise when attempting to adduce expert evidence in proceedings. Expert evid...
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Liquidated damages and what would the High Court have decided in the appeal in Interstar Wholesale Finance Pty Ltd v Integral Home Loans Pty Ltd
16 October, 2009
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Leading Edge Seminar Series
Dr Elisabeth Peden, Barrister and Professor, University of Sydney
The seminar will consider the current law on liquidated damages and penalties. It will also consider the NSW Court of Appeal decision in Interstar Wholesale Finance and the possible outcome of the app...
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Procedural and evidentiary issues associated with civil penalty proceedings brought by ASIC
04 September, 2009
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Leading Edge Seminar Series
Alister Abadee, Wentworth Chambers
Alister Abadee was called to the NSW Bar in 2000. He practises in commercial litigation including corporate and securities and financial services litigation, trade practices, professional liability an...
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