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Queensland’s Human Rights Act: turning up the heat for Australian climate change litigation and development approvals?

26-6-20 / Damian Clothier QC, Bianca Kabel, Joshua Sproule — International, Class Actions, Land Law & Property, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Planning & Environment

Globally, claimants are increasingly relying on constitutional and human rights laws in the attempts to hold governments and corporations accountable for addressing climate change. In this rapidly expanding area of the law, Damian Clothier QC, James Strachan QC (39 Essex Chambers), Bianca Kabel and Joshua Sproule constituted a panel providing…

So, you’re telling me there’s a chance: the preparation and presentation of claims for loss of opportunity damages

27-5-20 / Matthew Jones — Corporations, Contract

Loss of opportunity cases can present significant challenges, as a party seeks to establish the likelihood of one or more hypothetical scenarios, and the value of an opportunity lost. This presentation detailed a proper approach to a loss of opportunity case, including what must be pleaded and proved to establish…

Moral obloquy or commercial autonomy? Debating statutory unconscionability

21-5-20 / Rachel De Luchi, Mei Barnes, Salwa Marsh — Competition & Consumer

In a presentation hosted by Level Twenty Seven Chambers the speakers address the issues in ASIC v Kobelt in the form of a court submission. They provided the context of the case and identified issues that are open to future litigation. Some topics addressed included: The High Court’s characterisation…

Contracts & Coronavirus: Pathology & Prognosis of Frustration and Force Majeure Claims on Sporting and Cultural Events

30-4-20 / Rob Anderson QC, Christopher Doyle — Contract

Whilst it is far too soon to fully appreciate the impact COVID-19 is likely to have, we can already see the legal issues developing as a result: many thousands have been stood down or are now unemployed; contracts for forward work on hold; travel halted: and sporting and cultural events…

Gold Digger: what are your state security of payment recourses?

30-4-20 / Matthew Hickey, Bianca Kabel — Building & Construction

Our barristers Matthew Hickey and Bianca Kabel joined the Society of Construction Law (SoCLA) Australia on Thursday 30 April to provide webinar with the most up to date information on a state by state basis regarding recent changes to security of payment regimes and the effects of COVID-19 induced legislation.…