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Update on Defamation Law in Queensland

29-9-21 / Michael May, Rachel De Luchi — Media & Defamation

A seminar/webinar hosted by Level Twenty Seven Chambers. Following the Defamation (Model Provisions) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (the Act) commencing on 1 July 2021, Michael May and Rachel De Luchi provided a valuable update on the changes that the Act introduced. Further details, including the video and podcast…

Rules of Evidence & Affidavit Drafting

10-9-21 / Kristi Riedel, Rachel De Luchi, Sarah Spottiswood

In the third in a series of four presentations hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and Level Twenty Seven Chambers, Kristi Riedel, Rachel De Luchi and Sarah Spottiswood discussed the the role of affidavits, expert reports and expert witnesses in court proceedings. Some of the topics they clarified were: Procedural…

Queensland Court of Appeal confirms late adjudication decisions are void and broadens work not subject to QBCC licence – Implications for adjudicators and contractors

1-3-21 / Rachel De Luchi — Building & Construction

Rachel De Luchi appeared on behalf of the appellant in Civil Contractors (Aust) Pty Ltd v Galaxy Developments Pty Ltd & Ors; Jones v Galaxy Developments Pty Ltd & Ors [2021] QCA 10. The decision in this Queensland Court of Appeal case provides important guidance to principals, contractors and adjudicators…

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…

Notes for a Scandal: is it worthwhile & how to justify what is said in defamation cases

29-3-19 / Rob Anderson KC, Matthew Wilkinson, Rachel De Luchi — Media & Defamation

On Thursday 28 March 2019 Rob Anderson QC, Rachel De Luchi and Matthew Wilkinson (Level Twenty Seven Chambers) presented on the defences of triviality and justification under the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld). Brendan Read (Executive Director, KordaMentha) reviewed how to go about collecting electronic data for defamation cases. Rachel De Luchi discussed the challenges of smaller defamation claims…

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