Rachel Wynberg and Sarah Laird presently co-direct a process of "rethinking" the relationship between conservation and equity, and the biodiversity-based economy, including access and benefit-sharing.
In this session, Dr Arie Rosen of the University of Auckland defends the claim that contract law and private law more generally are exercises of political authority which constitutes the principal context for evaluating and interpreting them.
Professor Kylie Burns from Griffith University discusses tort law's struggle in evolving dynamically when developing existing or embracing new torts and responding to and incorporating social facts.
Associate Professor Craig Purshouse from the University of Hong Kong argues the law governing negligence liability for mental injuries are not derived from the type of damage in question, but rather the way the damage is caused.
The courts are being increasingly criticised for determining pure economic loss duties on a case-by-case basis, particularly after Mallonland v Advanta Seeds (HCA). Dr Brandon Stewart advances an alternative framework based on the category of loss and rights-based justifications.
In 2023, an Australian mother was released and acquitted after serving 20 years in prison, convicted by a jury of murdering her 4 young children over 10 years. Hear from 2 Danish scientists whose scientific research was central to her acquittal.
Join Dr Eleni Katsampouka, legal academic researching and teaching private law at Kings College London, as she presents her insights on Damages for Misuse of Private Information.
Join Dr Andrew Fell as he discusses his working paper considering the implications of theories of wellbeing for the law’s conception of non-pecuniary loss.
Professor David Rolph of the University of Sydney discusses the contentious topic of damages for reputational harm in claims for misuse of private information.
