by Paul Cutler | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorised
I rarely blog about material from overseas, but I couldn’t resist when I came across the decision of the Supreme Court of California in Almond Alliance of California v. Fish & Game Commission, No. S275412, (Cal. Sep. 21, 2022). This decision was the refusal...
by Paul Cutler | Jan 25, 2023 | Uncategorised
R v Tran (No 2) [2022] NSWSC 1391 is a fairly gruesome murder case where the elements of murder were conceded but there was a partial defence of substantial impairment. Let me extract some facts for you: There is no dispute that the accused used an axe to effect the...
by Paul Cutler | Nov 25, 2022 | Uncategorised
Now that we have returned to a more normal post-COVID life, some businesses will be having their first Xmas party for a few years. I’m sure the employees are happy. Management and HR on the other hand might be aware of some of the pitfalls as the following story...
by Paul Cutler | Oct 26, 2022 | Uncategorised
I was recently listening to a true crime podcast and came across a reference to the story of the execution of 59 year old carpenter, John Conn which occurred in Bathurst on 5 June 1872. Thanks to the efforts of the National Library of Australia and their trove...
by Paul Cutler | Sep 28, 2022 | Uncategorised
One of the things that interested me after the passing of the Queen was the changeover in post nominals from QC to KC and some of the history. Apparently, the office dates back to 1670 (reign of Charles II), when the Privy Council declared that “King’s...
by Paul Cutler | Aug 24, 2022 | Uncategorised
On 22 August 2022 (a few days ago), the former listed company Henry Morgan Limited was wound up on the just and equitable ground by his Honour Jackson J in the Federal Court. Henry Morgan Ltd had a services agreement with John Bridgeman Ltd, which in turn managed...
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