Commercial Bar Events & CPDs

The Unseen Menace: ‘sleeper’ choice of law issues in the Australian law(s) of torts

The Commercial Bar Association

7Dec

In the 20th century, the Australian law of torts was still largely a common law field. The Ipp reforms of the first decade of this century were intended to be uniform. Despite the Ipp recommendations, the Australian law of torts is not uniform – indeed, due to the patchwork legislation in the various states and territories, it is more correct to speak of Australian laws of tort.

The intra-Australian choice of law test set out in Pfeiffer v Rogerson (2000) 203 CLR 503 in respect of the application of the various state statutes as well as the question which state statute (if any) should be ‘picked up’ and applied in the federal jurisdiction is far from straightforward. The Pfeiffer test only applies to matters that can be characterised as substantive. However, some legislative changes that have been made to the law of torts are procedural. Moreover, the question which state statute, if any, should be ‘picked up’ and applied in the federal jurisdiction is far from clear. The resulting issues appears not to have been addressed or have been ignored because they are not easy to analyse. The issues are, however, real and have practical consequences.

In this seminar the speaker will discuss issues both from an academic and a practical perspective.

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This is an in-person event only and will be recorded.

Speaker(s):

Dr Anton Trichardt (Chair), Prof Martin Davies (Tulane University, USA)

When:

Thursday, 7 December, 2023 - 17:15 to 18:15

Where:

Neil McPhee Room, Level 1 Owen Dixon Chambers East

205 William Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

Australia

1 CPD point(s):

Substantive Law;

FOUNDATION

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Book Event

Recent trends and developments in class action litigation

21Nov

PRESENTED BY THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA, THE SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA AND COMMBAR (CLASS ACTIONS SECTION)

This CPD seminar will be a Q&A with a judicial panel comprising judges from the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Victoria. The judicial panel will address recent trends and developments in class action litigation. Please see FLYER.

Please RSVP by 16 November 2023 to: ea.murphyj@fedcourt.gov.au

Venue: Federal Court of Australia Court 1, 305 William Street Melbourne

This is an in-person event only.

Speaker(s):

Bernie Quinn KC, Barrister, Victorian Bar (Chair), The Honourable Justice Murphy, the Honourable Justice Keogh, the Honourable Justice Lee, the Honourable Justice Nichols and the Honourable Justice Button

When:

Tuesday, 21 November, 2023 - 17:30 to 18:30

1 CPD point(s):

Substantive Law; Barristers Skills;

FOUNDATION

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Book Event

Building on shifting sands: The effects of VCAT's eroding jurisdiction

The Commercial Bar Association (Insurance and Professional Negligence Section)

2Nov

Over the past several years, a number of decisions have significantly altered our understanding of VCAT's jurisdiction and power. The effects of these decisions have been most keenly felt in building and construction matters, particularly those in which insurers are involved.

The panel will include Justice Ted Woodward, VCAT President and two experienced building and construction practitioners, Nicholas Pane KC and Natalie Burgess. They will discuss the practical effects of VCAT's restricted jurisdiction for the Tribunal and practitioners, their implications, and the effect of recent legislative reform.

The session will be followed by a chance to meet and discuss with barristers, solicitors and insurers over drinks and nibbles at the Essoign Club.

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This is an in-person event only.

Speaker(s):

Nicholas Pane KC (Chair), Justice Ted Woodward (VCAT President), Natalie Burgess (Senior Associate, Maddocks), Roshan Chaile

When:

Thursday, 2 November, 2023 - 17:15 to 18:15

Where:

Neil McPhee Room, Level 1 Owen Dixon Chambers East

205 William Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

Australia

1 CPD point(s):

Substantive Law; Barristers Skills;

FOUNDATION

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Book Event

The Path to Silk

The Commercial Bar Association

1Nov

Do you aspire to take silk in future years, but aren't ready to apply? Perhaps you’d like to know what you ought to be thinking about and doing now to develop your practice for when the time comes.

Join us for a panel discussion with some of the Bar’s leading commercial silks on the different paths they took to get there, the challenges they faced (and overcame), and what they wish they’d known when they were juniors.

This session is hosted by CommBar. Whilst it is particularly targeted to commercial barristers above about 7 years’ call, it is expected to be of benefit to those from other practice areas and all are welcome to attend.

To encourage frank discussion, this session will be in-person only, and will not be streamed or recorded. Questions for the panel can be submitted in advance via the registration link or can be emailed to Elle Nikou Madalin at ENM@vicbar.com.au.

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This is an in-person event only and will not be livestreamed or recorded.

Speaker(s):

Elle Nikou Madalin (Chair), Hamish Austin KC, Penny Neskovcin KC, Nicholas De Young KC, Meg O'Sullivan KC

When:

Wednesday, 1 November, 2023 - 17:15 to 18:15

Where:

Neil McPhee Room, Level 1 Owen Dixon Chambers East

205 William Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

Australia

1 CPD point(s):

Barristers Skills;

FOUNDATION

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Book Event

Investigations in a Sports Law Context

The Commercial Bar Association (Sports Law Section)

5Sep

THIS CPD HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Join us for a lively panel discussion about the peculiarities of managing or assisting with an investigation in the sporting context. Chatham House Rules apply.

Our panellists will cover:

• Considerations required when you receive a brief to investigate;

• Whether different types of investigations require different approaches

• Drafting terms of reference;

• Working with other investigators;

• The role a junior may play/how a junior may best support their leader; and

• Working with solicitors versus in-house counsel;

• Considerations that arise when the matter is high profile – addressing misinformation that may appear in the media

There will be a post CPD networking opportunity and the Sports Law Committee hopes you will stay and enjoy some camaraderie.

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This is an in-person event only and will not be recorded.

VENUE: Essoign Club, Level 1, ODCE, 205 William Street.

Speaker(s):

Gayann Walker (Chair), Bernard Quinn KC, Jacqualyn Turfrey, Timothy Goodwin Julie Buxton, Jane Lindgren

When:

Tuesday, 5 September, 2023 - 17:15 to 18:15

1 CPD point(s):

Barristers Skills;

FOUNDATION

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Book Event