Extending liability beyond the primary wrongdoer: accessorial and vicarious liability
17-06-26 @ 5:30 pm / David Chesterman KC, Oliver Cook — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
What will the seminar cover? In uncertain economic times, or as a result of intentional wrongdoing, a primary wrongdoer may be unable to satisfy a judgment. This seminar revisits the practically important issue of how liability for civil wrongs can extend beyond the primary wrongdoers. We will consider the doctrinal…
What will the seminar cover? There is has been an increasing number of corporate and personal insolvencies. This is likely to increase. As the number of administrations increase so do the number of public examinations. Professionals, including lawyers, are not immune from being summoned to appear at an examination or…
What will the seminar cover? The High Court of Australia appeal in Naaman v Jaken Properties Pty Ltd raises the question whether a successor trustee owes a 'fiduciary obligation' to a former trustee to preserve the former trustee's right of indemnity. Following last years presentation "Succession of Trustees: am I still indemnified?", this…
What will the seminar cover? A lawyer, a forensic accountant and counsel will examine, from the perspective of a claimant and affected third parties, the nature of relief that may be sought, including proprietary relief, the concepts of tracing, and management of claims for civil fraud or misappropriation. In particular:…
Who should attend? This session will interest directors, commercial advisors, in house legal counsel, litigation lawyers, accountants, and insolvency practitioners. What will the seminar cover? Under the ATO’s Director Penalty regime company directors can be personally liable for unpaid GST, super guarantee charge, or PAYG withholding amounts. The ATO can…
