Best James DApice Podcasts (2025)

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James d'Apice interview with Steve Cole on 'Path to Partnership' Podcast | August 2025 1:09:22

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In August 2025 James had an opportunity to sit down with recruiter and expert podcaster Steve Cole to discuss his career path, his approach to marketing, and the many uses of his childhood nickname "Peach". We hope you enjoy this discussion! ___ You can find Steve's podcast 'Path to Partnership' here: Path to Partnership - Podcast - Apple Podcasts…

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Episode 51 - James d'Apice 59:14

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Send us a text Gravamen Principal Lawyer, and 'Coffee and a case note' podcast host, James d'Apice, comes to our studio to talk about the challenges in setting up his firm, how he used social media for good, and the other Australian law-based podcasts he can't live without.By The Law Society of NSW

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AMCI Investments Pty Limited [2025] NSWSC 1019 7:26

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"You chair that other company. You can't fire me from this one!" ___ The managing director of a company, MD, was purportedly fired from MainCo by the Chair of another company, ChiefCo: [1] ChiefCo was part of the same group but had no direct interest in MainCo: [3] The Chair had power over entities in the “Series” companies that formed part of the …

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Episode 52 - Baroness Helena Kennedy KC 1:02:08

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Send us a text On this very special episode of Just Chat, guest host, and President of the Law Society of NSW, Jennifer Ball, interviews Baroness Helena Kennedy KC. Scottish Barrister, member of the House of Lords and Human Rights Activist, talks about her distinguished career and the importance of lawyers in maintaining the rule of law.…

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S6 Ep1: Objectionable Content – Episode 1: Footy, Privacy & Unsolicited Opinions 7:36

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Data Breaches, Tort Law & A Flash Back of Footy Feels Welcome to the first episode of Objectionable Content, where legal opinions are unsolicited and occasionally admissible. Hosts Stipe and Seb from Chamberlains Law Firm kick things off with some post-Origin footy chat before diving into the serious stuff, the Qantas data breach and landmark chang…

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James d'Apice on Law Society's 'Just Chat' Podcast | August 2025 1:00:09

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James was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Amy Dale from the Law Society to have a deep chat about the law, life, and James' past - as well as some lighter moments chatting Gravamen merch and horror film podcasts! James doesn't hold back about personal reflections even on touchy subjects like mental health and money. (James also made sure he …

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C & V Engineering Co Pty Limited v Pizzolato Nominees Pty Limited [2025] NSWSC 857 8:33

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“My 1st claim was about land. I’m not estopped from bringing this one about shares!” ___ P sought orders confirming they were a shareholder in two Cos: [1] P, D1, and D2 were siblings. The shares were part of their parent’s estate: [2] In 1994, the parent made a will bequeathing their estate in equal parts to P, D1, and D2. In 2016, D1 obtained a g…

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Maroubra Seals Sports & Community Club Limited [2025] NSWSC 784 7:32

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P, a public company of some size, was obliged to have its accounts audited: [1]From 2016 to 2025 an auditor audited the Co’s financial reports. The auditor was qualified but not validly appointed in contravention of the Corps Act: [2]P sought a declaration pursuant to s1322(4) that the purported appointment of the auditor was not invalid: [3](Impor…

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Episode 50 - Dr Louise Buckingham 40:29

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Send us a text Louise Buckingham is CEO of Arts Law, Australia’s only community legal centre for artists and arts organisations. As creative industries face multiple headwinds, Louise discusses the impact of technology, how legal matters can be overwhelming for young artists and the vital role of pro bono lawyers.…

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James d'Apice and Iolanthe Gabrie, Ruby Assembly | Real Ambition Podcast June 2025 36:32

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James had a chance to sit down and chat with the legend, boss of Ruby Assembly, and all-round all-star Iolanthe Gabrie on her podcast Real Ambition in June 2025. Together they get deep on branding, Rory Sutherland, and contemporary horror films. Check it out! You can find Iolanthe's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fgIdiaiSxD4F8iZO7xgXo…

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Lawyers Weekly interview with James d'Apice | Jerome Doraisamy on the Boutique Lawyer Podcast June 2025 34:14

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James was lucky enough to sit down and chat with the legendary leader of Lawyers Weekly, Jerome Doraisamy in 2025 and had an in-depth conversation and life, law, and where Gravamen is still a side-hustle... You can find a link here https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/podcast/42265-the-boutique-lawyer-show-unique-branding-charitable-donations-and-the-f…

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Atalanta Investments v Kalgoorlie Projects [2025] FCA 607 7:16

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“You can’t sue in the company’s shoes. You’re not coming in good faith!” ___ ShopCo had two 50% shareholders, P and D. Each of P and D were Cos. P’s dir and D’s dir were the dirs of ShopCo. ShopCo owned a retail centre with a possible value of ~$53m: [2], [3], [57] The dirs had a falling out: [3] D provided property services to ShopCo, with P’s kno…

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Episode 49 - Justice Hament Dhanji 42:16

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Justice Hament Dhanji, of the Supreme Court of NSW. We explore everything from the impact of racial discrimination, to trust in institutions and the rule of law. In addition to his extensive background in criminal law as a solicitor, barrister and then Senior Counsel, on the bench, Justice Dhanji has…

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In the matter of Cryptai Pty Ltd (No 2) [2025] VSC 217 9:07

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“Don’t call the meeting to sell those shares!” ___ P was a shareholder in D1. D1 owned Techshares, shares in TechCo: [1] D1 did not trade. Its purpose was holding Techshares: [16] The Techshares were illiquid: [25], [26] A GM of D1 was called proposing D1 would either (i) sell the Techshares to a specified purchaser or (ii) failing that, go into MV…

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Brave Moves: Norah Durrant on Owning Your Legal Career - Episode 51 41:10

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In Episode 51, The Legal Genie, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Norah Durrant, a former employment lawyer turned specialist recruiter focused on helping senior female lawyers take the next bold step in their careers. Norah speaks candidly about what it really takes to make partner in the legal world and why it’s okay if you have a squiggly caree…

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In the matter of Heartland Group Pty Limited [2025] NSWSC 367 8:53

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www.gravamen.com.au “We need the Court’s help to call a meeting of the company!” ___ P sought s249G orders to call a members meeting of a Co, D1, to consider certain special resol’ns. D4 opposed the application. (D4 was a director of D1, D2, and D3.): [1] D1, and the parties generally, were part of a larger corporate group: [2] D2 held 599 of the 6…

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Episode 48 - Justine Zhou 36:04

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Send us a text Justine Zhou is Special Counsel at Speirs Ryan, with expertise across corporate, cyber and property law, and success in several legal awards. She talks with LSJ about her career experiences, beginning with an internship in Singapore, and how to turn crisis into opportunity.By The Law Society of NSW

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How to be Buddy Brilliant at BD and LinkedIn with Yuankai Lin - Episode 50 43:48

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What happens when you combine legal expertise, LinkedIn creativity, and a Golden Retriever with serious charisma? In this milestone 50th episode, host Lara Quie chats with Yuankai Lin, Partner at RPC Premier Law in Singapore—and his four-legged co-star Buddy, the self-appointed Chief Happiness Officer. From navigating a legal career across prestigi…

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Li v Perpetual Holdings Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 175 11:48

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“That loan was for a purpose. Pay it back!” ___ P sued natural persons and Cos. D1 was not served and D2 was bankrupt, leaving P to pursue Cos only: [9] P’s dad spoke with D1 and D2 about an investment. P later transferred $9.2m to one of the DCos: [3], [5] There was no written agreement: [6] In 2017, all agreed the $9.2m would be used for property…

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James d'Apice, Jordan Vaka, and Nathan Fradley | Challenge the Standard Podcast March 2025 1:09:23

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This is probably my favourite podcast to appear on as a guest! Another great discussion with Jordan and Nathan about life, branding, Drake v Kendrick, hourly rates, touch football results, and how to chart a principled path in professional services. Enjoy! You can find Jordan's and Nathan's pod here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/challenge-…

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Stay or Go?: Part One, Corporate Oppression | Jonathon Dooley of Greenway Chambers and James d'Apice of Gravamen on Corporate Oppression for BenchTV 1:00:35

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As part of a series of three talks together, James d'Apice recently joined eminent senior junior barrister Jonathon Dooley of Greenway Chambers to discuss the law of Corporate Oppression. This is Jonathon's and James' first talk about the big ticket items when advising your shareholder clients whether they want to *stay* or whether they want to *go…

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Episode 47 - Larina Alick 39:36

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Send us a text Executive Counsel for Nine Media talks about her career from legal receptionist to being involved with some of the most biggest defamation cases in the recent years, and her experience working directly with court journalists.By The Law Society of NSW

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Gillespie v Gillespie [2025] NSWCA 24 8:46

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"You need to show good faith to sue on the Co's behalf!" ___ A sought to bring a derivative suit on behalf of TCo. TCo was trustee of a trust. A was a principal benef of the trust: [3] Pursuant to the trust deed, absent a resol from TCo the trust’s income would be paid to the trust’s principal benefs: [3] From 1988 to 1994 A was a director of TCo: …

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In the matter of Macarthur Farm Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 40 9:17

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“Repay that tax refund into the trust!”___P was a Unit TeeCo incorporated by D1. D3 (whose sole dir and s/holder was D1) was the sole unitholder. D2 was D1’s spouse: [1] - [3]D1 incorporated P to buy a valuable piece of land (“Property”). P borrowed the funds from Lender for that: [4]After completion, D1 caused P to lodge a BAS. The resultant refun…

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Episode 46 - Robert Bilott 39:42

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Send us a text Before presenting his keynote at last year's Law Society Conference, U.S. Environmental lawyer Robert Bilott stopped by the Just Chat studio to talk about how he got involved in class action against DuPont chemicals, the effect it's having around the world on the fight against forever chemicals, and how it feels to have two Hollywood…

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QLD Keystone Pty Limited [2024] NSWSC 1678 10:18

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“You can’t run that claim. You’ll expose the Co to a cross-claim!” ___ P sought, among other things, s236 leave to sue D on the Co’s behalf for $110k: [2], [3] P held 70% of the shares in the Co, and an entity related to D held 10%. The Co was no longer active: [4], [10], [25] The issue was: D caused $110K to be transferred from the Co to one of D’…

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Episode 45 - Brett McGrath 40:34

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Send us a text Law Society outgoing President, Brett McGrath, reflects on his time in the role, and the changes facing the profession - from reaching out to our rural communities, to how AI can be used as a helpful professional tool. Finally he leaves a message to next year's President, Jennifer Ball. This episode is supported by NobleOak.…

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Gainer Associates Pty Limited [2024] NSWSC 1437 5:39

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"Pay the trust's funds to the estate!" ___ A Tee was the trustee of a trust with about $2.8m in assets. The trust had two beneficiaries, Spouse 1 and Spouse 2: [2], [8] Spouse 1 died in 2014 bequeathing their estate entirely to Spouse 2: [2], [11] The Tee lost the trust deed: [2] While general law dictated some of the terms of the trust, having los…

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Noodles and Numbers to Authentic LinkedIn Influencer with Eric Sim - Episode 49 44:56

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In this inspiring episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, host Lara Quie sits down with Eric Sim, a LinkedIn sensation with over 2 million followers, accomplished banker, lecturer, and author of Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success. From humble beginnings helping at his father's prawn noodle stand in Singapore to becoming a managing direct…

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Episode 44 - Mimi Zou 1:03:18

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down for a captivating conversation with Professor Mimi Zou, Head of the School of Private & Commercial Law at UNSW Law & Justice. From her unique early experiences to her rise as a leading expert in the legal implications of AI, Professor Zou shares her remarkable journey. Hear the challenges, motivations, an…

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Macquarie Retail Pty Ltd v Dexus Capital Funds Management Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1413 9:54

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“Hey! You can’t transfer your shopping centre stake to them!” ____ Two contracts governed the relationship between co-owners of a large, suburban shopping centre: [1] In 2012 the co-owners were P as to 50%, and two other entities in the same group for 25% each: [2] The arrangement contained rights regarding share transfers; the breach of which allo…

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Warner Capital v Shazbot [2024] NSWCA 245 8:58

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“The partnership’s book is a liability, not an asset!” ___ A and R operated an insolvency practice in partnership. Like many such businesses, it would build up “WIP” in a matter and that WIP would be paid (or not) over time: [3], [4], [6] The business was profitable: [49] In September 2014, A ended the partnership electing to go out on their own wi…

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Eighth Avenue Austral Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1262 9:09

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"Is it the tree that's held in trust, or just the fruit?" ___ The Ps came to Court arguing that one D - a trustee, DTee - held shares in the other D, a Co, on trust for the Ps: [1], [3], [4] The Ps further sough for the shares be transferred to the Ps: [2]The Co’s defence essentially put the Ps to proof - a “non admission”: [5] DTee took a more exp…

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Building Your Business Development Pipeline with David Ackert - Episode 48 41:07

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In this episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, sits down with David Ackert, a seasoned business development mentor and entrepreneur, to dive deep into building a robust business development pipeline. David, founder of Pipeline Plus and a former TV actor, shares his unique journey from the entertainment world to helping profession…

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Episode 43 - Nick Bryant 32:04

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Send us a text In this special U.S. Election episode, Special Correspondent and guest host Joseph Friedman talks with author and journalist Nick Bryant about Australia's fascination with the U.S. election, the strategies both candidates should follow, and what he is looking for on November 5. This episode is supported by NobleOak.…

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David & Ros Carr Holdings Pty Ltd v Ritossa [2024] NSWSC 1125 12:33

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“We need to *wind up* the trust and sell the farms!” ___ The Ps and the Ds each owned 50% of the units in a unit trust: [1] TCo owned substantial real property - farms. The Ps sought to have the trust ended and distribute the assets. The Ds took the opposite view: [5] The Ps said: 1. there was an agreement or estoppel that if one party wanted to ex…

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Finding Your Unique Voice as an Advocate with Gopal Sreenevasan - Episode 47 31:06

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In Episode 47 of *The Legal Genie Podcast*, your host, Lara Quie, sits down with Gopal Sreenevasan, a highly regarded advocate with decades of experience in Malaysia and host of “Advocates, the Podcast”. Gopal delves into his personal journey, from growing up in Kuala Lumpur and his time at Epsom College and Warwick University. The conversation tou…

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Episode 42 - Jason Donnelly 38:18

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Send us a text Appointed as a university lecturer-in-law at 23 and a barrister at 25, Jason Donnelly has worked tirelessly to become one of Australia’s leading immigration and public law academics and barristers. From the most vulnerable members of society to the music and sporting world’s biggest names, he has represented them. He reflects on his …

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James d'Apice Interview with Rebecca Barry August 2024 | Glover Lane's 'What Keeps You Up At Night?' Podcast 58:49

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In August 2024 James was invited to appear on Glover Lane's ESG podcast, 'What Keeps You Up At Night?' This interview traverses Gravamen's journey to becoming a firm that tries to live its values by donating $1,000.00 per month to charity; and reflects on what the future might hold. It's also a great primer for anyone hoping to understand ESG a lit…

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A Trusted Advisor with Good Judgment – An Exclusive Conversation with Edmund Leow SC - Episode 46 25:19

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Episode 46: A Trusted Advisor with Good Judgment – An Exclusive Conversation with Edmund Leow SC In this insightful episode of *The Legal Genie Podcast*, host Lara Quie sits down with the esteemed Edmund Leow SC, a Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk and former Judicial Commissioner of the Singapore Supreme Court. With over three decades of experience …

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Direct FX Trading Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2024] NSWSC 1079 7:44

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“Some of these debts are trivial… do I still have to pay the really small ones?” ___ 2,653 clients deposited money with a Co, who was a trustee. Only 74 of those beneficiary clients had a balance worth over $100: [2], [3] A liquidator, P, was appointed to the Co: [1] P approached the Court seeking advice as to whether (i) the benefs with a

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Mamae Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1032 8:21

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“Bring the company back from the dead so we can go to Court!” ___ P approached the Court to seek the reinstatement of a deregistered Co: [1] In 2010 the Co was incorporated. Shortly afterwards P and D1 - who were siblings - were the 2 Dirs and 2 equal shareholders: [4], [5] P said that at about this time P and D1 agreed the Co would purchase some p…

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Singh v Singh [2024] NSWSC 932 8:24

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“Valuation is art not science; so let the partnership’s receiver sell it.” ___ 10 partners - 5 family members and their spouses - planned to run a blueberry farming and forestry business on land owned by the partnership: [2], [5] 8 partners, the Ps, sued the other 2, the Ds: [3] In 2007 the partners purchased the Property and entered into a deed: […

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Episode 41 – Justice Ingmar Taylor 45:35

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Send us a text The Industrial Relations Court of NSW is back in operation, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to resolving workplace disputes and upholding work health and safety standards. As this new chapter begins, the President of the Industrial Relations Commission, Justice Ingmar Taylor, joins us to discuss his new role and t…

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David Morgan Investments Pty Ltd v Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd [2024] NSWSC 778 9:06

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“You changed the business I sold you so you could underpay me!” ___ By deed P sold their shares in an online retail business to D.P was to receive $20M, some shares in D, and the Earn Out Amount (“EOM”): [3] According to the deed, the EOM was the Base EOM of $10M plus the Additional EOM: [6] The Additional EOM was the rounded difference between the…

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Episode 40 – Rosemary Kayess 46:10

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Send us a text Six months into her five-year term as Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary joins us in the studio to share her insights into the role, the challenges she's encountered, and the progress being made to advance the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in Australia. Supported by NobleOak.…

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Pirrottina v Pirrottina [2024] NSWSC 558 10:57

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“Our parents’ citrus farm is a partnership asset!” ___ Two siblings in partnership, P and D, ran a citrus farming business, having received it from their parents in the 2000s: [1] (P, the parents’ exec, sought access to the parents’ privileged documents after death. As exec, P could waive privilege, however doing so was for themselves and not in th…

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Episode 39 - Leo Patterson Ross 30:47

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Send us a text Stepping into the CEO role of the Tenants Union of NSW during COVID-19 presented many challenges for Leo. In this episode, he shares with us his journey from a social worker passionately fighting for renters’ rights to leading an organisation dedicated to housing justice for all. Supported by NobleOak.…

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Progressive Politics, Corporate Law, and a Pair of Financial Advisors | James d'Apice, Jordan Vaka and Nathan Bradley on the Challenge the Standard Podcast, April 2024 56:33

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The most fun James has ever had guesting on another podcast! There's laughter, James' advice for how to enjoy Drake, there's more laughter, and there's also some depth as James, Jordan and Nathan reflect on what it means to be progressive (and to question some of the central tenets of capitalism) while also doing financial and corporate work. A won…

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Your Digital Reputation Podcast | James d'Apice and Roger Christie April 2024 51:48

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In April 2024 James sat down with Roger Christie, MD of Propel, to talk about the use of LinkedIn for building a legal practice (but it's extremely interesting and includes James having to take a pause because Roge has said something pretty moving and insightful). You can catch the Digital Reputation Podcast here: https://propelgroup.com.au/podcast…