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Coffee and a Case NoteCase by Case Podcast | Episode 40 with Luke Zadkovich and Calum Cheyne, September 2022In September 2022 I had an opportunity to appear on the excellent Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich podcast, Case by Case.
Luke, Calum and I dicussed Gillespie v Gillespies Cranes Nominees Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 1184 and the possibility of a derivative action being brought by the beneficiary of a trust.
You can also enjoy the chat to its fullest on the Case by Case YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvVvoTu3CZlLPE24ovBREkw
You can check out ZFZ here: https://www.zeilerfloydzad.com
#coffeeandacasenote #zfz #zeilerfloydzad #derivativeaction2022-10-0940 min
Case by Case#13 From Time to Time - How to count time for a demurrage time barFeaturing special guest, Edward Floyd!
Ed is a co-founder of Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich and leading attorney in the US. He is based in our New York office. Recently English qualified too. Luke and him have been on this entrepreneurial journey together for over four years now. Still enjoying the challenge. Still getting on.
Avoiding an esoteric philosophical debate on the meaning of time, as tempting as that was, we focused on what is the correct time zone to apply for calculations in a charter.
A surprisingly complex question. The judgment acknowledged as much...2021-10-0728 min
Am Punkt - Steuern. Wirtschaft. Recht. Zum Hören.Am Punkt #46 mit Andreas Tinhofer – ArbeitskräfteüberlassungSogenannte dreipersonale Verhältnisse haben in der juristischen Praxis von Haus aus den Ruf, kompliziert in der Ausgestaltung und voller Besonderheiten zu sein. Wenn dann noch arbeitsrechtliche Bestimmungen und internationale Bezüge dazukommen, tauchen erst Rest viele Fragezeichen auf. Die neueste Folge beschäftigt sich mit allen wichtigen Fragen rund um die Arbeitskräfteüberlassung. Dr. Andreas Tinhofer, Partner bei Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich in Wien und Arbeitsrechtsexperte, gibt die Antworten: Welche Kriterien müssen erfüllt sein, um von Arbeitskräfteüberlassung sprechen zu können? Wie lässt sich diese von ähnlichen Konstellationen abgrenzen? Wofür ist der Arbeitgeber zuständig...2021-09-1319 min
ZFZ PodcastsLet's Talk About Sanctions | Break It Down (Ep. 3)In this episode of Break It Down, ZFZ New York-based associate Jonas Patzwall gives us the full rundown on US Sanctions. Jonas walks us through how sanctions work, why and how they're put in place, their compliance and the structure of international bodies governing their implementation. We discuss some of the most recent developments in the Venezuela and Belarus US sanctions, and a couple prime court cases exhibiting how things can get complicated when it comes to adhering to these regulations, as Jonas provides us with a detailed how-to on regular compliance from the perspective of a business engaging...2021-09-0744 min
Am Punkt - Steuern. Wirtschaft. Recht. Zum Hören.Am Punkt #37 mit Hans Georg Laimer - UrlaubSind Sie auch schon in Urlaubsstimmung? Passend zum Start der Sommersaison gibt Dr. Hans Georg Laimer von ZEILER FLOYD ZADKOVICH die Antworten auf die wichtigsten arbeitsrechtlichen Fragen rund um das Thema Urlaub. Neben den wichtigen Themen – wie unter anderem, wie viele Tage Urlaub einem zustehen, wie man ihn rechtsgültig vereinbaren kann und ob Urlaubsanspruch auch verfallen kann – gehen wir auch den Fragen nach, was passiert, wenn im Urlaub plötzlich das Diensthandy läutet oder auf der Heimreise der Flug ausfällt. Damit rechtliche Fragen nicht die Urlaubsstimmung trüben - alles, was Sie wissen müssen, in 20 Minuten.2021-07-0523 minAm Punkt - Steuern. Wirtschaft. Recht. Zum Hören.Am Punkt #35 mit Lukas Wieser - Arbeitsrecht bei BetriebsübergangBeim Erwerb eines Unternehmens bekommt der neue Inhaber die Belegschaft gleich oben drauf, diese bekommt dann einen neuen Chef und alles läuft weiterhin wie bisher. Schließlich gehen beim Betriebsübergang bestehende Arbeitsverhältnisse automatisch auf den neuen Inhaber über. Das sagt zumindest das AVRAG. So weit, so klar …? Doch ist jeder Betriebserwerb gleich ein Betriebsübergang im arbeitsrechtlichen Sinn? Wie sieht das genau mit dem Kündigungsschutz aus? Welche Rolle spielt der Kollektivvertrag und was passiert mit zusätzlichen Leistungen, die der Arbeitnehmer mit seinem ehemaligen Arbeitgeber ausverhandelt hat? Was es alles zu beachten gibt und auf welche Ausnahmen ma...2021-06-2415 minAm Punkt - Steuern. Wirtschaft. Recht. Zum Hören.Am Punkt #27 mit Lukas Wieser – Gig Economy und Crowdworking – alles klar im Arbeitsrecht?Jeder nutzt sie, jeder kennt sie – wenn auch nicht immer bewusst: Die Gig-Economy. Ob bei der Essensbestellung oder beim Fahrtendienst, hinter den schnell verfügbaren und online buchbaren Leistungen steckt die Gig Economy und mit ihr die sogenannte Plattformarbeit, auch Crowdworking genannt. Diese Konstellation aus Auftraggeber, Crowdworker und Vermittlung durch die Plattform wirft in der Praxis insbesondere im Arbeitsrecht einige spannende und teils noch ungelöste Rechtsfragen auf. Die Gretchenfrage dabei: Ist der Crowdworker nun immer als Selbstständiger oder in manchen Fällen sogar als Arbeitnehmer mit allen daraus resultierenden Konsequenzen zu sehen? Mag. Lukas Wieser, Spezialist für Arbei...2021-05-1812 minAm Punkt - Steuern. Wirtschaft. Recht. Zum Hören.Am Punkt #26 mit Andreas Tinhofer – Algorithmisches Management – Revolution der Arbeitswelt?Hinter dem sehr technischen Begriff „Algorithmisches Management“ stecken zahlreiche Programme und Tools, die zwar futuristisch klingen, aber die Arbeitswelt schon heute stark prägen: Im Logistikzentrum, im Callcenter, im Bewerbungsverfahren, bei der Schulung von Mitarbeitern und und und. Doch können KI-Systeme tatsächlich besser Bewerber auswählen als ein HR-Mitarbeiter? Was sagt die DSGVO zu den Datensammlungen solcher Systeme, die doch der Prozessoptimierung im Unternehmen dienen sollen? Was können solche Tools und was können sie (noch) nicht? Und viel wichtiger: Wann ist ihr Einsatz sinnvoll und was ist rechtlich erlaubt? Dr. Andreas Tinhofer von ZEILER FLOYD ZADKOVICH...2021-05-1016 minAm Punkt - Steuern. Wirtschaft. Recht. Zum Hören.Am Punkt #23 mit Hans Georg Laimer – All-In Vereinbarungen im ArbeitsvertragAll-In Vereinbarungen finden sich immer öfter in Arbeitsverträgen – Tendenz steigend. Ihr Ruf ist bei ArbeitnehmerInnen nicht immer der beste, bei den meisten ArbeitgeberInnen erfreuen sie sich allerdings großer Beliebtheit. Wie um viele Klauseln im Arbeitsvertrag ranken sich auch um die All-In Vereinbarung etliche Missverständnisse. Mit diesen räumt Dr. Hans Georg Laimer von ZEILER FLOYD ZADKOVICH nun etwas auf und geht unter anderem folgenden Fragen nach: Kann bei All-In eigentlich auch Zeitguthaben entstehen? Was müssen ArbeitgeberInnen bei der Deckungsprüfung beachten? Wie stehen All-In und Überstundenpauschale zueinander? Wie fließt All-In in die Entgeltvereinbarung ein? Und: Welche Vorteil...2021-05-0412 min
ZFZ PodcastsWhat Actually Is Demurrage | Unsolved Puzzles of Commercial Law (Ep. 2)In the second episode of the ZFZ podcast series "Unsolved Puzzles of Commercial Law", Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich London-based associate Calum Cheyne introduces the concept of demurrage, and we discuss the ins, the outs, and where things get complicated.2020-12-0734 minZFZ PodcastsPiercing the Corporate Veil | Unsolved Puzzles of Commercial Law (Ep. 1)In the first episode of the ZFZ podcast series "Unsolved Puzzles of Commercial Law", Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich's partner Andrea de la Brena, introduces the doctrine of corporate veil piercing.2020-08-3111 minZFZ PodcastsYassine Mghaieth and Luke Zadkovich discuss ship arrest, security proceedings, and COVID-19 | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 17)Luke Zadkovich hosts Yassine Mghaieth in our ongoing series looking at the legal issues caused across the world by the COVID-19 crisis. Luke and Yassine discuss in detail the process for obtaining a ship arrest in the North African countries, and how the pandemic continues to effect the North African Courts. This podcast also includes commentary on the security actions that can be taken in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, along with a general overview of the way these countries are responding to the global pandemic. Yassine Mghaieth is a Tunisian maritime lawyer. His team works on both shipping...2020-08-2844 minZFZ PodcastsAshwin Shanker and Luke Zadkovich discuss liens, LOIs, force majeure and COVID-19 | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 16)Luke Zadkovich hosts Ashwin Shanker in our ongoing series looking at the legal issues caused across the world by the COVID-19 crisis. Luke and Ashwin look in detail at the issues thrown up by COVID-19 in India, including a fascinating insight into how to extract security against parties. Including commentary on security actions against vessels and cargo in support of claims. Ashwin Shanker is a Partner at the Chambers of George A Rebello, a leading shipping law boutique in India. Ashwin specialises in ship arrest/security actions in India, as well as dealing with all other types of maritime...2020-08-2848 minZFZ PodcastsPersonal Thoughts of Partner, Luke Zadkovich | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 15)Luke Zadkovich's personal thoughts on the current crisis. We are all trying to come to terms with the devastating effect of the global pandemic. By communicating, we can hopefully share our concerns, come together and be part of the solution. Stay safe, keep healthy.2020-08-2809 minZFZ PodcastsFraudulent and Voidable Transfers | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 14)Fraudulent asset transfers. Part 14 of our series on the tools and strategies for how international businesses can deal with an economic crisis. Sadly, for some businesses, the economic crisis will put their backs against the wall. In those circumstances, some parties will be tempted to hide assets, rather than be exposed to liability. Following the financial collapse of 2008/2009, we saw an increase in fraudulent transfers. Tim McGovern has experience securing claims against assets that have been the subject of such fraudulent transfers, including an action against a publicly traded entity in respect of a USD 70...2020-08-2805 minZFZ PodcastsCross-Border Insolvency | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 13)Bankruptcy proceedings Part 13 in our series on how to deal with the economic crisis - a guide for international businesses. Edward Floyd, founding Partner at ZFZ, addresses US bankruptcy proceedings in light of recent events and gives an overview of the inner workings of Title 11 of the US Code. What protections can a creditor rely on when a counterparty is insolvent? This is a central consideration in protecting a party’s exposure in what is at best a timid market and may be a full-blown financial crisis. The US scheme also covers the handling of foreign ba...2020-08-2815 minZFZ PodcastsFreezing Orders and Restraining Injunctions | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 12)Freezing injunctions Part 12 of our series on how to deal with an economic crisis - a guide for international businesses. Aiden Lerch, an Associate with ZFZ discusses freezing Injunctions in the English Courts. Freezing Injunctions are considered the “nuclear weapon” of the English Court. If successful, the restraint on the liberties of the injuncted person or business are severe. Typically, the Respondent (once served with a freezing order) is required to make a complete list of their assets, and can only use those assets in a very limited manner going forward. Going for a freezing orde...2020-08-2805 minZFZ PodcastsAsset Attachments - Rule B | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 11)Asset attachments in the United States Part 11 of our series on the tools and strategies that international businesses can use in an economic crisis to protect their positions. Rule B attachment under US law allows a party to obtain security and jurisdiction over a counterparty. In time of economic turmoil when parties are faced with increasing counterparty risk and financial exposure, it can be an important tool to use. When contracts are breached and payments are not made, our clients regularly look for assistance in securing their position. For us at ZFZ...2020-08-2812 minZFZ PodcastsDefending Vessel Arrests | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 10)Defending vessel arrests Part 10 of our series on how to deal with an economic crisis - a guide for international businesses. Luke Zadkovich, Partner, and Calum Cheyne, Associate of international law firm ZFZ share their experiences on defending vessel arrests. Our team of lawyers have extensive experience acting for shipowners and their P&I Clubs in managing vessel arrests, just as we have in acting for charterers/cargo interests, and other parties, in bringing arrests against vessels. Luke discussed what is involved in bringing a ship arrest in Part 9 of this series. In...2020-08-2819 minZFZ PodcastsArresting Vessels for Security | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 9)How to deal with an economic crisis? A guide for international businesses. Today’s talk: Vessel arrests.
Part 9 of our series on the tools and strategies that international companies can use to protect and mitigate their positions in the current climate. One sector our firm focuses on is the international trade and shipping sector. If you have a claim or lien against a ship or its owner, then you need to know about vessel arrests. Luke Zadkovich explains key factors involved. In this particular talk, we approach the topic pr...2020-08-2814 minZFZ PodcastsProvisional Relief in Aid of Arbitration | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 8)Arbitral interim measures. Part 8 of our series on the tools and strategies that international businesses can take to protect their positions in an economic crisis. The New York CPLR (Civil Practice Law and Rules) provide for a host of interim measures to secure a party’s position at the outset of arbitration. This can take different shapes, but New York has what should be considered a creditor-friendly scheme in place. Edward Floyd, Partner at ZFZ, shares his experience with aiding a creditor in a tough market. New York’s procedure is using a fairly low burden, requ...2020-08-2809 minZFZ PodcastsBunker Arrest - post Res Cogitans | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 7)Bunker arrests. This is Part 7 of our series on how to deal with an economic crisis - a guide for international businesses. In 2016, the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in the Res Cogitans, the leading case arising out of the OW Bunkers insolvency. That case had a profound effect on the shipping market, with many ship operators left with debts to the physical suppliers of the bunkers, and to OW Bunkers’ liquidators. We are now entering the most serious economic downturn since that judgment. In that economic climate, it is fair to expect parties se...2020-08-2808 minZFZ PodcastsPre-action discovery - s. 1782 and others | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 6)Pre-action discovery. This is Part 6 of our series on the tools and strategies that international companies can use to protect their positions in the current economic situation. Eva-Maria Mayer explains a useful tool to gain access to the often much broader reel of discoverable evidence under the U.S. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure while litigating abroad. 28 U.S.C. 1782 provides parties in a foreign proceeding with a tool to gain access to the U.S. discovery rules. Such an application can be brought by a party to a foreign litigation against another party...2020-08-2809 minZFZ PodcastsShipowner's Liens over Cargo | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 5)Shipowner's lien over cargo. Part 5 of our series on how to deal with an economic crisis - a guide for international businesses. Luke Zadkovich unpacks the fundamental differences between the US and English approaches to shipowner's liens over cargo. This has been a hot topic for a few years now, most recently with the English liquidation of British Steel in 2019 and prior to that, the collapse Hanjin Shipping and others. One of the unfortunate business realities of an economic crisis is that it typically results in more bankruptcies and insolvencies. Edward Floyd discusses bankruptcy...2020-08-2823 minZFZ PodcastsDemanding Assurances of Performance | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 4)Obtaining performance assurances in contracts. This is Part 4 of our series on the tools and strategies that international companies can use to protect their positions in the current economic situation. Luke Zadkovich explains a useful tool to flush out whether a contractual counterparty is in a position to up hold their end of the bargain. The United States UCC procedure of ‘demanding adequate assurances of performance’ is particularly relevant in economic uncertainty. The underlying principles of this approach go beyond US contract law and can inform strategies in dealing with counterparties internationally and in contracts subject to o...2020-08-2806 minZFZ PodcastsPre-Contract Protection and Damages | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 3)Pre-contract protection - securing useful representations and creating contemplated damages. Part 3 of our series on how to deal with an economic crisis, Shannen Trout discusses what international businesses can do pre-contract. Obviously many deals now will be off the table in this market. Contraction is already happening. The price of oil has collapsed. As liquidity dries up, this situation might well get worse. However, there will be those in a position to continue deal-making. At this time, it is even more important to consider carefully what kind of representations or guarantees you can obtain before entering...2020-08-2808 minZFZ PodcastsEarly Contract and Charterparty Review | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 2)Contractual levers and measures. Part 2 of our series on how to deal with an economic crisis - a guide for international businesses. Damon Thompson discusses the importance of reviewing your contracts and charterparties at an early stage in an economic downturn, as well as some key provisions to look out for following the outbreak of COVID-19. As liquidity tightens across the economy, parties will increasingly look to tighten the belt. Being on top of your charterparty provisions and understanding exactly where you stand is the first step for a company being ready to combat any speculative claims...2020-08-2810 minZFZ PodcastsRelationships Matter | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International Business (Ep. 1)Relationships matter in a crisis. Part 1 of our series on how to deal with an economic crisis - a guide for international businesses. Karl Greissinger joins us with over two decades of in-house experience in the energy sectors. In this video, Karl offers his invaluable insight into the key issues that businesses should keep close in mind as they deal with the day-to-day difficulties posed by the economic climate. While a lot of our guidance relates to specific legal steps that businesses can take, Karl is uniquely positioned to offer a commercial perspective. Relationships matter, and...2020-08-2802 minZFZ PodcastsIntroduction | How to Deal with an Economic Crisis as an International BusinessHow can international businesses deal with an economic crisis?
In this video, Luke Zadkovich introduces our series on tools and strategies that international companies can use to protect and mitigate their positions. We are currently advising clients on these strategies almost daily.
Economic crises, by their nature, rarely come announced. But once they do, early movers are better placed. Liquidity dries up. Payments are delayed or unpaid. Relationships are tested. Market prices drop significantly. Price volatility increases exponentially. Counterparty insolvency is a genuine prospect. This...2020-08-2804 min