Contract Law Masterclass: Cases, Terms & Damages
2021 has seen significant developments in contract law and it’s vital that you’re across those changes and how to deal with them to minimise risk. Examine urgent hot spots including privity of contract, waiver & election, estoppel, enforcement, and the duty to cooperate. Analyse the latest in the implication & incorporation of contractual terms. Gain the latest information on damages for breach of contract and effective drafting techniques to limit or exclude liability for such damages. WEB2111N41
Description
Attend and earn 4 CPD units including:
2 units in Substantive Law
2 units in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Take a deep dive into the hottest issues and cases impacting contract law. With real world examples, precedents and analysis, you’ll walk away with clear insights and tools to implement immediately in your practice. Facilitated by Jeffrey Goldberger, a contract law specialist who is a recognised authority on Australian contract law.
Part 1: Contract Law in the Cases – Lessons from the Year in Review
Analyse recent developments in key areas of contract law, consider the facts of each case, and analyse the critical takeaways.
- Privity of contract: An old principle with new perspectives
- Waiver and election
- Estoppel by convention and the enforcement of contracts
- The duty of co-operation in contract performance
Part 2: The Implication and Incorporation of Contractual Terms
- Examine the conditions for the implication and incorporation of contractual terms
- Take a look at the latest developments in the area
- Analyse important principles arising from recent cases
Part 3: Assessment of Damages for Breach of Contract and the Exclusion of Consequential Loss
- Examine the principles governing an award of damages for breach of contract
- Assess drafting techniques for limiting or excluding liability for such damages
Presented by Jeffrey Goldberger, Special Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright
Presenters
Jeffrey Goldberger is contract law specialist with over 25 years' experience in the Australian legal sector who is a recognised authority on Australian contract law. In 2012 Jeffrey served on the then Federal Attorney General's Expert Panel on the effectiveness of Australian contract law. Jeffrey formerly lectured in contract law, commercial law and private international law at the University of Sydney Law School.
Testimonials
From Jeffrey’s prior Contract Law Masterclasses:
“Absolutely flawless. An expert in his field.”
“Very comprehensive and clear paper”
“Superb delivery and deep knowledge. Very instructive and a pleasure to listen to.”