Contract Law: Minimising Liability and Risk

Issues covered include: reputation, due diligence, franchise business, valuation, transfer of work, term sheets, MoUs, HoAs, precursor agreements, warranties, representations, indemnities, insurance, leases, IP, privacy, data

Issues covered include: Warranties, indemnities, indemnity clause, insurance, due diligence, cybersecurity, privacy, consumer data, business structures, tax strategies, GST, franchise

Issues covered include: unsigned contracts, dispute resolution, ipso facto clauses, insolvency, common law rights to terminate, risk, limitation of liability, indemnities, unfair terms, unconscionable conduct, cross-jurisdictional contracts, variation

Issues covered include: employees, IP considerations, franchise business, valuation of a business

Issues covered include: negotiated mergers and acquisitions, M&A, IP, intellectual property, data, privacy, consumer data right, tax, CGT, valuations

Issues covered include: contractual warranties, contractual indemnities, insurance contracts, arbitration clauses, binding arbitration agreements, contracting in the digital age, digital footprints, limitation of liability, Australian consumer law, proportionate liability regimes, ethical considerations, contract drafting, contract tendering, contract negotiation, block chain, smart contracts, multi-party agreements, privacy, cybersecurity

Issues covered include: rectification and variation, drafting contracts, heads of agreement, pre-contractual representations, dispute resolution clauses

Issues covered include: Networking, Self promotion, workplace investigation, ethics, whistleblower, mandatory reporting data breaches and privacy.

Issues covered include: delegation models, health and safety, continuous disclosure, insurance, liability

Issues covered include: director duties, professional liability, work health and safety, risk and liability, early settlement of disputes

Issues covered include: Privacy, data breach, privacy supply chain risks, privacy complaints, Privacy Act, data, GDPR

Issues covered include: corporate misconduct, shareholder recovery, drafting shareholder agreements

Issues covered include: warranties, indemnities, insurance, M&A transactions

Issues covered include: consumer data right, consumer law, ACCC, penalties, Royal Commission into the Financial Sector, employment law, mental health, whistleblowing, regulatory compliance

Issues covered include: Consumer law, ACCC, consumer data right, ICT, IT contracts, privacy, employment, mental health, workplace investigation, unconscious bias

Issues covered include: Consumer data right, big data, privacy, mandatory data breach reporting, GDPR, Banking Royal Commission, ACCC, consumer law, ACL, corporate social responsibility, modern slavery, ethics, mental health, practice management, workplace investigation

Issues covered include: Narcotic Drugs Act 1967, Medico Legal aspects, in-house counsel perspective, Courts, prescribing in the clinical setting

Issues covered include: Statutory unconscionable conduct, Indemnities, Contract drafting, Incorporation of Contractual Terms, case law, Jeffrey Goldberger, Special Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright.

Issues covered include: Proposed Acquisition Notice, Powers of resumption, Assessments, Instructing Experts and Maximising Expert Evidence, Land valuation assessment and methods, partial acquistion, business valuation and compensation.

Issues covered include: Insolvency, PPSR, safe harbour, ipso facto, legal and illegal phoenix activity

Issues covered include: complaints, competitive legal market, recover costs by parties acting in person and solicitors acting in person

Issues covered include: statutory intervention, unfair terms, unconscionable conduct, cross-juridictional contracts, contract notices, dispute resolution clauses, common law rights to terminate

Settle in, because this timely full day conference covers a whole host of critical new developments in franchising law with analysis from leading practitioners, the Franchise Council of Australia, and the ACCC. With the industry facing its second Parliamentary Inquiry, potential new superannuation laws, uncertainly around the impact of the Corporations Act on a franchisor’s right to terminate, the ongoing impact of the recent Fair Work Amendment Act, and increased focus by the regulator

Dissect some of the most important risk related clauses and master how to draft watertight contracts that will provide your clients with unassailable risk protection. Perfect the art of allocating risk, maximise leverage related to damages and penalties, avoid the pitfalls of insolvency and default and ensure that if a dispute arises you’ll have the upper hand. Hone your skills in all these areas while considering example clauses that can reduce risk in your contracts.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Miniature Pilotless Aircraft, Flying Mini Robots or Drones – whatever you call them, they’re undeniably increasing in adoption and usage throughout all areas of society. With such rapid growth comes increasingly significant implications around their usage and liability for both private and government entities. Get the latest on UAV/Drone law usage direct from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

Massive changes are afoot that expand the way we deal with the handling of personal information. This year we will see the introduction of the GDPR, a new amended Australian Government Agencies Privacy code, new Consumer Data Rights legislation, as well as the ongoing impact of the recently introduced Mandatory Data Breach Notification Regime, all impacting how government and businesses alike collect, handle and release personal information.

As operational, cultural and ethical failings are exposed at corporations with alarming and increasing regularity, this program should be mandatory for every legal practitioner in corporate law as well as every board member and senior executive. Spend the morning navigating what’s new with leading practitioners and the afternoon refining your practice and procedure. Take a deep dive into regulatory investigations, insolvency, shareholder activism, publicly listed companies and more

The hottest issues in credit law? We have 12 of the most important topics you need to know right now. The best speakers? Hear from AFCA, the Ombudsman, ASIC, the OAIC, leaders in banking and finance, and elite practitioners in the sector. Convenience and efficiency? Experience this comprehensive conference all in one day right in the Sydney CBD or streamed live online directly to you. No sponsored speaking slots. No costly and time consuming travel. No fluff. Just the best content and the best speakers.

Being in-house counsel isn’t what it used to be. You can’t just be a lawyer. You have to be a leader, a strategist, an influencer. You have to be prepared to manage the legal and political ramifications of internal investigations, You have to complete a seemingly ever-growing number of tasks while meeting heightened expectations and demands all while fulfilling your ethical obligations in an environment that can make doing so more than challenging.

While the goal of contracting is to draft a document capable of avoiding or minimising disputes, the cold, hard reality is that disagreements and dustups are inevitable. A dispute might arise from a failure by one of the parties, a misunderstanding as to the expectations and obligations under the contract, or good old fashioned unscrupulous behavior. Gain an understanding of precisely how contract disputes can arise and how to deftly manage them.

While the goal of contracting is to draft a document capable of avoiding or minimising disputes, the cold, hard reality is that disagreements and dustups are inevitable. A dispute might arise from a failure by one of the parties, a misunderstanding as to the expectations and obligations under the contract, or good old fashioned unscrupulous behavior. Gain an understanding of precisely how contract disputes can arise and how to deftly manage them

Issues covered include: Regulatory compliance, contractual conformity, insurance and indemnity clauses, common law, boilerplate clauses

Issues covered include: technology, regulatory issues, insurance issues, risk considerations, privacy, compliance, safety regulations

Issues covered include: new platforms, technology, music licensing, screenrights opportunites, defamation, employment, tax, financing, sexual harassment, off shore productions, production offsets, production cash flow

Issues covered include: data breaches, technology, data, privacy, cybersecurity, consumer data right, open banking,

Issues covered include: Parliamentary inquiry, dispute resolution, compliance activities,

Issues covered include: regulation, compliance, offshore operations, employment, safeguarding, volunteers, incorporation with charities, tax considerations

Are you a supply chain business contracting as a consignee or consignor? Do you receive and dispatch goods of any kind? If so, are you sure about your legal exposure and obligations under the recent reforms? And are you aware of what is not legally required? Gain certainty on your legal obligations by getting guidance from the Regulator and a panel of experts as they speak on the wide ranging impacts of recent regulatory reforms and future Heavy Vehicle National Legislation impacting the industry.

Issues covered include: Section 54 Insurance Contracts Act, non-disclosure and misrepresentation, tax, super, centrelink after insurance payment, superannuation insurance claims, neuropsychology and psychiatry

Issues covered include: essential elements, practical examples, potential distress, insolvency, valuation issues

Issues covered include: managing client expectations, legal professional privilege, communication skills and managing high conflict matters

Issues covered include: contract tendering, negotiation strategies, legal risks and commercial challenges of operating across multiple jurisdictions, insolvency risk management procedures, analytics, automation, litigation

Issues covered include: employment contracts, bonus clauses, commission clauses, workplacesuveilance, office romance, confidentiality clauses, IP clauses, workplace polices

Issues covered include: commercial law, taxation, employment, contract law, intellectual property, governance

Issues covered include: trusts law, trustees and beneficiaries, trust distribution, case and legislation update

Issues covered include: legal risks for architect, commercial issues, contracts, construction

Issues covered include: contract and commercial law

Issues covered include: commercial law, taxation, employment, intellectual property, governance

Issues covered include: commercial law, contracts and contracting, intellectual property strategy, legal issues in marketing, privacy, cybersecurity, data breach, start-up investment

Issues covered include: insolvency and bankruptcy - debtors, creditors, liquidators or trustees, voidable transaction, trading trust priorities, superannuation, voluntary administration, impact for unsecured creditors

Issues covered include: preventing and dealing with damage to your organisation's brand or reputation, data breach, managing stress and mental health in the workforces

Issues covered include: compliance obligations of Australian company directors, ethics and culture and operations of corporations, Hayne Royal Commission, whistleblowing law. company boards, climate change, artificial intelligence, crisis situations

Issues covered include: Contract law, commercial contracts, Estoppel, Australian law

Issues covered include: liability, risk, construction, cladding, payment disputes, avoiding lawyers, design errors, lead consultants, sub consultants

Issues covered include: employment law, work health and safety, competition and consumer law, penalties in regulatory proceedings, contractual risk, legal professional privilege, unconscious bias, discrimination, misconduct.

Issues covered include: family law, estate planning, testamentary trusts, asset protection, foreign trusts, solicitor disclosure obligations, ethical dilemmas, communication skills, contract law, strata update, procedures in litigation and property law.

Featuring a renowned specialist in the field, Jeffrey Goldberger will walk you through precisely what you need to know to elevate your practice. From taking a deep dive into the hottest issues and cases impacting contract law to working through real world examples to providing you with precedents, examples, case law and analysis, you’ll walk away with insights and tools to implement in your practice.

Issues covered include: Termination of Contracts: Proper Drafting Skills, Workplace Harassment Training, Don’t Fall Foul of Folau

Issues covered include: Penalties in Regulatory Proceedings, Competition and Consumer Law Update, Employment Law Update, Strengthening Your Organisation’s Legal Compliance Regime, Mental Health in the WorkplacePreventing Damage to Your Organisation’s Brand or Reputation, Effective Communications with the Board, Legal Professional Privilege

Issues covered include: The Litigation Landscape in the Royal Commission Aftermath, Claims in Quantum Meruit, Trustees: Suing and Being Sued, Indemnity Cost Orders, Clients and Capacity: A Practical Ethics Guide, Legal Technology and Litigation, Effective Negotiation Strategies for Commercial Disputes

Issues covered include: Operating a Drone in the New Environment, Cyber Security and Drones, Drones and Privacy, Effectively Dealing with Regulatory Issues, Insights from CASA

Issues covered include: Employment Law, Contracts Law, TAx, IP

This practical workshop covers the essentials you need to know in order to be protected from both a technical and legal perspective. Our expert workshop facilitators will engage in worked examples of privacy and data security of involving case studies and more. Don’t wait to learn from your mistakes. Attend here and learn now. When the real thing happens you will know exactly what action to take.

Issues covered include: Conveyancing Case Law, Legislation and REIQ Contract Update, Real Estate Deposits, Environment and Planning Update, How to Deal with Changing Circumstances for a Party Between Contracting and Settlement, Dealing with SMSFs in Property Transactions, Avoiding Mistakes at Settlement, Verification of Identity, Property Valuation, Advisory, Development and Financing"

Issues covered include: practical examples, case studies, essential elements, signs of potential distress or insolvency, valuation issues

Issues covered include: Costs Blowout Liabilities for Architects, Cladding and Non-Conforming Materials: liability and risk, Payment Disputes for Architects

Issues covered include: Assignments, Subleases, Redevelopment and Tenant Downsizing, Disclosure: The Retail Leases Act, What’s Required, and Consequences of Getting it Wrong, Commercial and Retail Leasing Update, Retail and Commercial Leasing Market Snapshot , Relief Against Forfeiture & Options to Renew, Variation, Surrender and Termination of Leases, Strategies to Avoid or Resolve Breaches of Lease

Issues covered include: Franchising Update, How to Give Franchisees Legal Advice about a Franchise Agreement, Dispute Resolution Processes, Issues Arising due to COVID-19

Issues covered include: cases, Indemnities: Legal Principles and Drafting Issues, Implication and Incorporation of Contractual Terms

Issues covered include: Charitable Fundraising, Governance for NFP Boards, Managing Volunteers in NFPs, Philanthropy in Action, Winding up NFPs, Mergers and Amalgamations

Avoiding contract disputes requires a bullet proof contract in the first place. That can be easier said than done, but with this line-up of experts you’ll be prepared to get it right the first time. Plus, should things turn sideways despite best efforts, you’ll gain the knowledge to navigate any issues involving enforcing unsigned contracts, online contracting, dispute resolution clauses, termination, damages and more. Plus, gain your ethics point for the year.

Issues covered include: Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, privacy, Data Breach, Meta-Data

Issues covered include: disputes, Resolution Clauses, Start-Up, Strategic Alliances, Shareholder Agreements

Issues covered include: Acquisition Documents, Tax, Transfer Duty, Franchise

Issues covered include: Landholder Duty, Transfer Duty, Land Tax, Foreign Acquirers, GST, Tax Structures for Holding Property

Issues covered include: Corporate Governance, Risk, Duties, Legal Compliance Regime, Legal Professional Privilege

Issues covered include: commercial litigation, case update, recent developments, contractual construction, electronic signatures, misleading deceptive, remedies, defamation, corporate liability, digital claims, insolvent trusts, ipso facto, fiduciary duties, breach of contract obligations, remedy

Issues covered include: Ethics, expert witness, obligation, cyber security, risk management for lawyers, dispute funding for litigation, litigation funding

Clients can often arrive with a difficult question, and unless you’re a specialist in that area the answer may not roll off your tongue. For those with a broad practice that includes business clients, you need to be an expert across a huge range of areas from tax to employment law to IP to governance. Find out what the specialists in these fields see as the absolute key questions for business clients, so that you’ve got the answers covered.

Gain insight into the complex issues of trusts and deeds in this high level afternoon masterclass. Discover how to set up an airtight trust by delving into the areas the Family Court focuses on. Gain in-depth knowledge of issues surrounding insolvent trustees so you are in prime position to give accurate advice. Ensure you are on top of the always relevant areas of amending and resettlement.

Issues covered include: Enforcing Unsigned Contracts, Liability and Risks, Indemnities, Liabilities, Exclusion Clauses, Consequential Loss, Dispute Resolution Clauses, Termination, Damages, Online Contracting, Confidentiality Clauses , IP, Unfair Terms, Unconscionable Conduct ,,Unfair Trading

Issues covered include: Pecuniary Penalties in Regulatory Proceedings, Competition and Consumer Law Update, Employment Law, Occupational Health and Safety, Collaboration and Contracts, Data, Analytics, Technology & Organisational, Governance Skills, Corporate Boards, Becoming a Business Partner, Bystander Culture

Issues covered include: Outgoings, Special Conditions, Negotiation Strategies, Developments, Owners Corporation Law, Leasing, Retail Leases Amendment Bill 2019, Breaches of Lease

Issues covered include:Employment Law, Contracts , tax, IP

Issues covered include:Demystifying VC and PE Transactions for Founders and their Advisors, Drafting Shareholder Agreements , Insolvency, Valuations of Early Stage Investments

Issues covered include: Fiduciary Duties, Insolvent Trustee Companies, Proportionate Liability, Commercial Class Action Litigation, client Integrity, Complex Litigation , Misleading Conduct

Issues covered include: Intellectual Property, Technology and Privacy, Transfer of Business Rules under The Fair Work Act 2009, Franchise Business Sales, Advising Your Client

Melbourne’s leading liquor and gaming seminar returns with everything you can’t afford to miss to stay up to date in the year to come. Hear from industry experts as they provide timely updates and in-depth analysis on the latest liquor and gaming issues facing Victoria today.

With contracts lying at the very heart of both the commercial and legal spheres, it’s critical that you hone your knowledge, skills and strategies in this area. There’s no better way to perfect your abilities when working with contracts than to attend this practical masterclass.

Issues covered include: Amending Trust Deeds and the Re-settlement of Trusts, Trust Operations, Trading Trusts and the Corporate Trustee

Described as the most significant change to hit SA’s liquor licensing laws in 20 years, late 2019 will see the commencement of a new liquor licensing system. Don’t miss your chance to hear from Judge Brian Gilchrist, the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Dini Soulio and several industry specialists. Explore the practical considerations of the reforms for new businesses and new licence applicants and examine new disciplinary actions.

Issues covered include: liquor licensing, property transactions, gambling law, responsible gambling, lockout laws, prosecuted licensees

Issues covered include: unsigned contracts, online contracting, dispute resolution clauses, terminating contracts, damages, expectation loss, reliance loss, liabilities, IP, confidentiality clauses, statutory intervention.

Issues covered include: defamation, unfair contracts, unconscionable conduct, insolvency, Corporations Law, unusual costs, stress, mental health, expert evidence.

Issues covered include: IP, CGT Small Business Concessions, restraints of trade, due diligence, franchises, valuations, ethical obligations, negotiation skills

Issues covered include: case update, logistical risk, disclosure statements, termination, guarantees, valuation, rent reviews, outgoings

Issues covered include:employment law, contracts, tax, IP

Issues covered include: contributions, property syndicates, Powers of Attorney, managing death of an SMSF member

Issues covered include: trusts cases, trust structures, asset protection, taxing trusts, trust disputes, COVID-19 measures

Issues covered include: current issues, leases, consignments, reform, PMSI, security reviews

"Issues covered include: ethics, duties in practice, WHS obligations, indemnities and insurance

Issues covered include: structuring entities, drafting agreements, tax structuring

Issues covered include: state taxes, GST, property transactions, property tax, foreign acquirers, investments, holding property

Issues covered include: probity procurement, recent changes to conflict of interest guidelines, trends in government corruption, fraud and misconduct, improving fraud control, audit processes, probity plan, new legislation, Public Works and Procurement Amendment

Issues covered include: key contract cases, contract formation, non-performing contractor, Assignment and novation, Rectification, estoppel, common law and equitable estoppel principles, inadvertent variation of contractual obligations, Good faith in contract performance

Issues covered include: defamation, serious harm test, reputation, third party liability, online publication, freedom of expression, search enginges, Voller, misleading and deceptive conduct, misuse of personal images

Issues covered include: damages, undertakings, corporate litigation, legal professional privilege, online dispute resolution, regulatory disputes, ASIC, AFCA, in-house counsel

Issues covered include: Construction certificates, Occupation certificates, Architect SEP 65 Verification Statement, Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019, regulated design, Building and Construction (Security of Payment) Act, adjudication, Role as Superintendent, agent of the principal, exercising independent discretion

Issues covered include: consumer law, ACL, statutory guarantees, contractual warranties, damages, unconscionable conduct, misleading and deceptive conduct, unfair contract terms

Issues covered include: renewable resources, climate change, project developments, hydrogen project, electricity design, gas contracting, energy market

Issues covered include: LPM disciplines, matter scheduling, matter resourcing, matter costing, matter monitoring

Issues covered include: COVID-19, force majeure, frustration, quantum remuit, common law damages

Issues covered include: DPN liability, defences, ATO response to COVID-19

Issues covered include: COVID-19, contracts, force majeure, frustration, performance

Issues covered include: current business valuables, damages, methods, preparation, review

Explore new laws impacting governance, including virtual AGMs, modern slavery, climate change risks & more. Gain a comprehensive update of key regulatory updates, enforcement results, & regulations. Finally, scrutinise the many new duties & risks facing directors, including ASIC & ASX guides, continuous disclosure, insolvency, ESG principles, breach of fiduciary duties, shareholder rights, supply chains & more. Register for all 3 sessions & save or just the ones you want.

Master how to draft the crucial clauses you need in your contracts right now to deal with the latest risks, including insights into force majeure, suspension & termination, warranties, electronic signatures, exclusivity & more. Hone your risk allocation with watertight insurance, indemnity & exclusion clauses. Review how to maximise contract damages or defend against a contract claim. And finally, perfect your dispute resolution clauses or consider how to avoid them when a dispute arises.

Delve into the many new workplace laws, duties, and obligations that in-house need to be across, including how to navigate new whistleblower and industrial manslaughter laws. Delve into the latest issues impacting employees on visas. Gain strategies for managing ill and injured employees. Finally, explore the latest COVID-19 issues that in-house counsel are grappling with right now, such as problems with returning to work, flexible work arrangements, and the latest updates on JobKeeper and employee claims.

Master how to draft the crucial clauses you need in your contracts right now to deal with the latest risks facing lawyers & their clients in the current environment. Perfect your drafting strategies to deal with force majeure, suspension & termination, warranties, electronic signatures, exclusivity & more.

Hone your risk allocation with watertight insurance, indemnity & exclusion clauses. Master when and how to use these risk allocation strategies to reduce risk and provide maximum protection for your organisation or clients.

Review how to maximise contract damages or defend against a contract claim. Explore how contractual damages are assessed, how tort and consumer law plays into the equation, and how to navigate expectation and reliance damages, loss of change or opportunity, and loss of bargain damages. Build practical strategies to address causation, remoteness, mitigation, liquidated damages and more.

Perfect your dispute resolution clauses or consider how to avoid them when a dispute arises. Work through a practical, real world case study. Gain a step by step guide to drafting dispute resolution clauses while examining the different methods, how to implement dispute resolution processes in the real world, and more. Analyse example clauses and strategies to improve your contracts.

Explore new laws, risks and obligations impacting corporate governance. Catch up on the latest developments related to the Hayne recommendations, risk culture, accountability and community expectations. Gain critical takeaways regarding virtual AGMs, modern slavery, climate change risks & more.

Gain a comprehensive update of key regulatory issues impacting corporate governance. Catch up on important regulatory enforcement results you need to know. Explore how to deal with regulators in the current environment and tips for navigating deferrals, priorities, and the continuing impact of the pandemic on regulatory matters.

Scrutinise the many new and evolving duties & risks facing directors, including ASIC & ASX guides, continuous disclosure, insolvency, ESG principles, breach of fiduciary duties, shareholder rights, supply chains & more. Gain in-depth and practical guidance on how organisations, directors and in-house counsel can manage these risks.

Armed with updates and insights into critical recent cases and key issues such as the prevention principle and exclusion clauses, you will be able to provide expert guidance. Join experienced construction law barrister, Sydney Jacobs, as he gives you a deep dive into essential recent cases and provides you with unique insights on the key takeaway.

Master how to deal with variations of trust deeds when circumstances change. Examine what to look for in a review, essential clauses, the terms of any variation power, and when to rely on a variation power to amend a trust instrument. Gain insights on adding and removing beneficiaries, settlement versus resettlement, transfer duty implications, vesting issues, trustee powers, beneficiary considerations and more. This session is a must attend for all commercial, corporate and wills & estates practitioners.

The High Court’s decision in Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd dramatically changed the law in relation to quantum meruit claims. Discover what’s happened to quantum meruit, when the restitutionary remedy’s no longer available, when it’s practically worth pursuing, and the impact of contract price on these claims. Examine what all of these significant changes mean for your practice going forward and don’t miss this opportunity to clarify these critical issues.

How has the market downturn impacted responsible lending obligations? How have banks and lenders grappled with the sudden influx of requests from businesses and consumers? How have the regulators responded? Join Steven Klimt to uncover the grey areas of responsible lending, explore the impact of the ‘Wagyu and Shiraz’ decision, and get the concise information you need to stay on top of your obligations in 2020.

COVID-19 and the resulting market downturn has significantly impacted mortgages, including when, how and if they should be enforced. There is a great deal of risk & uncertainty for consumers, businesses, banks & lenders. This comprehensive seminar covers the key issues related to mortgages in the current environment, including enforcement actions, collections, fraud, defences to enforcement & more. Gain essential information & guidance on how to deal with the situation right now & into the near future.

Examine the significant impacts of COVID-19 on insurance claims & litigation, including the effect on business interruptions, contractual issues, health-related claims, and new & novel claims against corporations, directors & Government. Get the latest updates on regulatory developments in insurance law. Examine how insurance claims against insurers are litigated. Get up to date on the latest insurance litigation cases, including evidence and fraud issues in insurance disputes.

You will examine how to work with the latest legislative and procedural changes in debt collection and unsecured loan recoveries and explore the best strategies for enforcing unsecured debts that fall below statutory thresholds. Plus, gain practical insights on dealing with bankruptcy and winding up actions. Whether the amendments to debt collection expire in September or are extended, this is your chance to perfect your practice and procedure for the current environment and whatever is to come.

What do the latest contract law cases say about the increasingly prevalent and important issues commonly being disputed right now? How should you bring or defend against a claim that a contract is unfair or unconscionable? When can you enforce or escape a contract that’s unsigned? How can you effectively and accurately determine a party’s damages & loss? What must you consider when contract termination is sought? Explore each of these critical issues and more through practical insights, examples & guidance.

Are you across the latest franchising issues in order to better assist your clients navigate COVID-19 and beyond? Hear from leading franchising practitioners as they examine the latest updates in the franchising industry, analyse significant cases of interest, and provide strategies on how to resolve disputes and ensure best practice compliance.

This comprehensive intensive covers all of the major issues shaking up owners corporation law at the moment. Starting with amendments to the Owners Corporation Act 2006 and covering short term letting, cladding, water leaks, subdivision, the Benefit Principle and litigation. Discover the key takeaways from cases. Plus you will also hone your skills in a practical session on recovering through VCAT.

Gain in-depth guides to 3 critically important issues facing in-house counsel today while earning your core CPD units. Meet your duties in staying on top of employee mental health in a time of change & uncertainty. Master how to analyse a company’s financial position to minimise the legal & business risks arising when in-house counsel are asked to weigh in on a commercial transaction. Finally, learn how to utilise data, analytics & AI to keep up with your industry peers in this increasingly important area.

Examine how to deal with companies & trusts, including testamentary trusts, discretionary trusts, protective trusts and life interests. Delve into the intricacies of preparing a complex estate plan. Gain strategies for SMSFs including pre-retirement vs pensioner planning, taxes and the impact of equity. Understand options available for inter vivos and testamentary philanthropic vehicles. This is a must attend seminar for all wills and estates practitioners.

In a tumultuous time for the property sector, practitioners are reporting an increase in repudiation of both commercial and residential contracts. Hear straight from a distinguished senior counsel about remedies available such as damages, specific performance and loss of deposit. Dive into penalty considerations and consider the timely COVID related issues of repudiation of rental agreements and frustration.

Hear from some of the best lawyers in the disability sector as they review recent changes to SDA regulations; financing disability and SDA housing; practice standards and worker screening requirements under the NDIS Quality & Safeguarding Framework; and key learnings from The Royal Commission. Review other laws that impact on your business including privacy and cyber-security, consumer laws, employment law, workplace manslaughter offences & more.

How will COVID-19 impact credit law, the economy & the financial services sector? What happens when the loan repayment holiday ends? Hear insights into managing non-financial risk. How is the Buy-Now-Pay-Later Code going to work? Are you up to date on cyber attacks & money laundering? Examine the latest in open banking, fintech, & regtech. Meet the neobanks, explore blockchain, & consider new regulations to grapple with in the post Banking Royal Commission world.

Recent events have had a dramatic impact on contracts leading to a significant rise in disputes. With many parties suddenly unable or unwilling to perform their contractual duties, there’s no better time to explore the hottest drafting and disputes issues you need to be across. Examine breaches, damages, remedies, securities, indemnities, liability, allocation of risk and more. Each of these issues will be covered in-depth along with a look at the latest and most significant contract law cases.

213N06: Face the many significant changes & new risks facing in-house counsel by arming yourself with timely updates & strategies. Consider how to handle financial & insolvency risks in a tight market. Enhance your insurance law knowledge & tactics. Examine significant defamation reforms. Catch up on new health & safety risks & obligations. Explore legal & tax issues involving contractors. Gain your core CPD points while examining ethics, bullying, wellbeing, technology, & reputation risks.

213N18: Ensure your contract drafting strategies are modern, effective & unassailable. Survey the latest contract interpretation methods & consider the duty to negotiate in good faith. Perfect your protections against default & insolvency. Fine tune your indemnity, insurance & exclusion clauses. In the afternoon, master contract disputes by examining dispute resolution clauses, how to recover damages or defend against them, and the latest contract termination strategies.

213N40: Gain the tools, information & strategies needed to efficiently & effectively handle PPSA issues from registration to liquidation. Gain a checklist of the key considerations related to registration. Explore precisely what you need to know about priority. Hone your ability to perfect a security interest, fix problems, and get an extension of time when needed. Work through exactly what happens after an administration or liquidation including how to deal with defects & disputes.

213N20: Gain high level updates & strategies related to the key areas commercial litigators need to be on top of in 2021. Master how to navigate insolvency disputes. Examine game changing defamation law reforms. Explore how to handle the onslaught of insurance litigation following COVID-19. Be prepared for the many consumer law claims facing litigators right now. Understand contract termination disputes. Gain your core CPD points while examining case valuations, ethics, & working with experts.

213N21: Gain a thorough understanding of the many moving parts that will make or break a business sale. Hone your negotiation skills. Avoid unnecessary exposure related to IP, privacy & data risks. Examine critical employment law issues, including transferring employees & restraints of trade. Catch up on the latest franchising law reforms. Analyse key financial risks, including essential valuation issues, distressed transactions in the current market, & the tax consequences.

213N51: Recent events have had a dramatic impact on contracts leading to a significant rise in disputes. With many parties suddenly unable or unwilling to perform their contractual duties, there’s no better time to explore the most important drafting and disputes issues you need to be across. Examine breaches, damages, remedies, securities, indemnities, liability, allocation of risk and more. Each of these issues will be covered in-depth along with a look at the latest contract law cases.

213N44: Gain in-depth, targeted guides to the most critical issues arising in shareholder disputes. Work through the key elements & strategies involved in derivative actions. Master the practicalities of shareholder oppression cases. Delve into crucial considerations in winding up a company on just and equitable grounds. Gain insights into the procedures and tactics needed to navigate shareholder dispute actions, injunctions & remedies. Examine the key valuation issues in shareholder agreements.

WEB213N24: Are you across the latest franchising issues in order to better assist your clients in navigating the year ahead? Hear from leading franchising practitioners across Australia as they examine up to the minute developments in the franchising sector. Analyse significant cases of interest and key issues in the franchisor and franchisee relationship. Gain strategies on best practice compliance and dispute resolution.

Drafting a trust or a deed is more than just plugging client names into a one-size-fits all trust structure. Effective trusts and deeds are constructed by analysing and considering issues like risk, documentation, tax consequences, asset protection, resettlement, and the impact of insolvency on trusts and trustees. This session will examine all of these issues for you. 213N37

WEB213N41: This SMSF strategy briefing and its comprehensive review of the area is all you need. Examine the facts on challenging trustee discretion in SMSF death benefit payments. Walk through the critical considerations in the administration and management of SMSF funds and how to maximise the benefits when using an SMSF as a retirement vehicle. Unlock how to create an effective plan of action for an SMSF both before and after a relationship ends.

213N43: Examine new developments in director’s duties, including the impact of new legislation, the rise in insolvency risks, and the perils of distressed transactions. Analyse the many new and increasingly urgent employment law and health & safety obligations facing directors & officers. Master how to avoid or deal with risk & liability by examining the latest in civil penalties, privilege, and ethical obligations. Gain a guide of directors & officers and warranty & indemnity insurance.

WEB213N30: COVID-19 and the resulting market downturn has significantly impacted mortgages, including when, how & if they should be enforced. There is a great deal of risk & uncertainty for consumers, businesses, banks & lenders. In this comprehensive seminar you will cover the key issues related to mortgages in the current environment, including enforcement actions, collections, fraud, defences to enforcement & more. Gain essential guidance on how to deal with the situation now & into the future.

WEB213N53: You will examine how to work with the latest legislative and procedural changes in debt collection and gain practical insights on dealing with bankruptcy and winding up actions. Whether the amendments to debt collection expire in December 2020 or are extended, this is your chance to perfect your practice for the current environment and whatever is to come.

WEB213N56: With the number of class actions in Australia growing exponentially over the past few years and rapid growth expected in the future, class action litigation is the definition of a growth area of law. Keep apace of this bourgeoning area with a look at the most important issues and strategies for plaintiffs and defendants, how settlements are playing out in practice, how litigation funding fits in, and what the future holds for your practice.

WEB213N48: Take a practical look at complaints of discrimination, harassment and other forms of adverse action, how to identify discrimination in the workplace, minimising the risks when a complaint has been made, and how to manage performance in a world of discrimination and adverse action claims plus more.

Face the many significant changes & new risks facing in-house counsel by arming yourself with timely updates & strategies. Consider how to handle financial & insolvency risks in a tight market. Enhance your insurance law knowledge & tactics. Examine significant defamation reforms. Catch up on new employment law and health & safety risks. Gain your core CPD points while examining legal & tax issues involving contractors, ethics and harassment, bullying & wellbeing, and reputation risks. WEB213V15

Ensure your contract drafting strategies are modern, effective & unassailable. Survey the latest contract drafting and interpretation methods. Consider key implications related to good faith obligations. Perfect your protections against default & insolvency. In the afternoon, master contract disputes by examining unfair terms and unconscionable conduct, the latest contract termination strategies, and how to approach breach of contract damages. 213V19

213V08: Gain high level strategies related to the key areas commercial litigators need to be on top of in 2021. Master how to navigate insolvency disputes. Examine game changing defamation law reforms. Explore how to handle insurance & professional liability litigation following recent developments. Be prepared for the many consumer law claims facing litigators right now. Understand the latest in trust litigation. Gain your core CPD points while examining case valuations, ethics, & technology.

WEB213Q16: What are big issues for commercialising and licensing IP rights? You will gain insights on the emerging issues, trade mark licensing, the intricacies of licence agreements from manufacture to exploitation, and patent licensing. This comprehensive, strategy packed seminar is not to be missed.

213Q06: Examine the many new risks facing in-house counsel and arm yourself with timely updates & strategies. Catch up on new health & safety risks & obligations. Examine significant defamation reforms. Examine the legal minefield of fiduciary and best interest duties. Enhance your skills & strategies related to technology, smart contracts & biometrics. Gain your core CPD points while examining ethics and harassment, bullying & wellbeing, collaborative contracts, and data issues.

213W05: Ensure your strategies and skills when facing some of the most important contract law issues in 2021 are effective & unassailable. Survey the latest approaches for dealing with unsigned contracts. Consider critical legal issues and obligations tied to the latest in technology and contracts. Avoid risk by bolstering your knowledge and tactics related to good faith in contracts. Finally, perfect your protections in your contracts against default & insolvency.

213W06: Fine tune your strategies regarding drafting dispute resolution clauses and navigating the disputes process. Build your knowledge and refine your approach to dealing with the increasingly crucial issue of contract termination. Perfect your tactics when a breach arises so that you’re fully across how a breach can be established and precisely how contract damages can be assessed.

213Q02: Ensure your contract drafting strategies are modern, effective & unassailable. Survey the latest contract interpretation methods & consider the duty to negotiate in good faith. Perfect your protections against default & insolvency. Get up to date on the latest in technology & contracts. In the afternoon, examine how to allocate risk through indemnity, exclusion and insurance clauses. Explore the latest contract termination strategies. Gain strategies for dealing with contract damages.

Business Interruption Insurance is complex and dynamic, especially in the COVID-19 world. One piece of the puzzle is the recent NSW Court of Appeal decision in HDI Global Specialty SE v Wonkana No 3 P/L, a significant decision where special leave to appeal to the High Court is currently being sought. Whatever the Court decides, there is much more to consider & understand about Business Interruption Insurance. Hear from the experts on 17 February to stay up to date on this critically important area.

WEB212N06: In late September, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced what is being held out as “the most significant reforms of insolvency law in almost 30 years”.

WEB212N07: You need to understand the potential impact of transfer pricing in major commercial transactions. Join our expert panel as they demystify transfer pricing by clearly breaking down the law. Explore why lawyers need to be engaged from the start in all major commercial transactions, how important legal concepts like legal professional privilege and the onus of proof work in the context of intensive regulatory scrutiny, and the reputation and financial risks when transfer pricing issues emerge.

WEB213N62: Examine COVID-19’s impact on credit law and the financial services sector by joining Andrea Beatty and Ian Lockhart as they guide you through the latest available statistical analysis in the area. These eminent experts will explore the range of uncertainties in play, including the ongoing impact of border closures, ending the loan repayment holiday and government support packages, industries in distress and what happens to unviable small business and individual loans.

WEB212N11: Prepare for 2021 by taking a guided tour with Andrea Beatty and Steven Klimt on what 2021 will bring for the financial services sector for credit law. Examine what to expect from legislative changes and new regulatory requirements. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up on precisely what you need to know about for breach reporting, design and distribution obligations, mortgage broking best interests obligations, add on insurance, point of sale exemption, unfair contracts and more.

WEB213N61: PayPal has announced it is set to offer users the option to buy, hold and sell Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Is Bitcoin a speculative commodity or a revolutionary approach to payments? What about the more than 1000 other cryptocurrencies? Analyse what it all means for credit law, the financial services sector, and your clients or organisation. Get up to date on what you need to know in this increasingly important area.

This unique and in-depth program will guide you step by step through the most critical contract clauses you need to get right to minimise risk and to avoid the consequences of making a mistake that could prove costly to your organisation, client or practice. Examine indemnity, warranty, liability, insurance, default, force majeure, termination, ipso facto, penalty, and damages clauses through detailed analysis, practical examples & real world case studies. 216N27

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) transactions have skyrocketed in recent years, although a substantial number of consumers are missing payments. The risks & harm to consumers has led to significant regulatory changes impacting the industry & an upcoming Code of Conduct. Analyse the current environment, where ASIC stands on the situation, upcoming regulatory changes, & what the forthcoming BNPL Code means for the sector. WEB216N40

Examine the latest legislative reforms, key cases and enforcement actions in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing. Gain insights directly from AUSTRAC regarding their governance expectations and how to meet AML/CTF obligations. Work through a step by step guide on how to design and implement an AML/CTF program. Finally, master how to respond to regulatory investigations and implement remediation programs. WEB216N15

Prepare for this year’s ESG reporting and the many associated obligations and risks that grow with significance each year. Examine the interplay between corporate governance, sustainability, responsibility and the role of the Board. Consider sustainable investment and how to integrate ESG frameworks & analysis into frameworks & processes. Dissect the latest ESG risks & their implications, including climate change, fiduciary duties, disclosure obligations & more. WEB216N41

Shine a spotlight on the legal hazards facing startups and unveil the key strategies you need to know to profitably help entrepreneurs navigate through the start-up period. Gain insight into the current startup and entrepreneurial landscape in Australia and how to commercialise startups. Take a dive into key investment concepts and legal document must haves. Plus gain tips and practical guidance on structuring, tax, intellectual property and data breach response plans. WEB216N08

This practical half day will guide you through the fundamentals of insurance law, including how to read insurance policies, draft limitation of liability clauses and the regulation of insurance products. Examine the traps that catch clients out and the latest indemnity disputes. For lawyers who need to know these issues but don’t specialise in insurance law, this is one seminar you don’t want to miss. WEB216V09

Gain an in-depth guide to the key principles of contract termination and the latest case in the area. Examine the various rights to terminate, including contractual rights, common law rights, force majeure, frustration, and repudiation. Explore termination procedures such as timing, election, and the consequences of failing to follow procedure. Finally, delve into the impact on contractual obligations and remedies. OND213W27

If you deal with contracts or are involved in contract-making in the course of your work, you need to know how to avoid legal risks & problems that can arise at any time. Understand what forms a contract to ensure your contracts are correct. Protect against obvious risks through proper risk management. Be confident that the contract is properly executed with a review on the technicalities of execution. Understand these key issues & more at this seminar specifically tailored for the non-lawyer. WEB215N07

Join industry leading experts and in-house counsel for an in-depth and practical breakdown of how technology is shaping the commercial opportunities and legal risks faced by organisations today. Through interactive panel sessions & case studies you’ll take away a thorough understanding of the commercial benefits and legal risks that commercial lawyers and in-house counsel need to consider with respect to blockchain, smart contracts, data, analytics, automation, AI, cyber security and more. WEB216N03

In late September, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced what’s held out as ‘the most significant reforms of insolvency law in almost 30 years.’ These reforms included major changes to the Corporations Act 2001 allowing for a Small Business Restructuring Regime and Simplified Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) process. Six months in, you’ll review the impacts and workings of these new regimes, the minimum thresholds and be clear on the recent changes to unfair preferences, and more. WEB216N17

A masterclass not to be missed. Join contracts guru Jeffrey Goldberger as he delves into the major construction contract areas where disputes often arise such as tenders, bank guarantees, liquidated and general damages, termination and quantum meruit. Leave this masterclass, more knowledgeable and ready for any eventuality with highly refined skills in dissecting contractual issues. Tailored for the construction lawyer, this is the contracts masterclass you will not want to miss. 216N38

Space Law is becoming increasingly relevant to more legal practices. Be able to deliver a full range of legal services to the many areas of the space industry now and into the future. Dive into the relevance of space law for your practice, the International Space Treaty Framework, the unique features of commercial space contracts and the implications for intellectual property law. Take one small leap for yourself and one giant leap for your practice. WEB216N35

Join AFCA, key industry associations, & leading experts for a comprehensive guide to credit law & lending. Hear from AFCA on the economic recovery & complaints handling. Stay on the cutting edge of digital payments & the application of breach reporting to credit. Work through how to roll out your design & distribution obligations from 5 October & prepare for the coming unfair contract reforms. WEB218N01

Gain practical insights on the new defamation laws commencing in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia on 1 July. Our panel of experts will provide a comprehensive update on the changes and their impact. They’ll also demystify the implications of the second wave of reforms related to online defamation. Finally, explore key issues, trends and outcomes in defamation damages awards. Don’t miss this review of the transforming defamation law landscape and what it means for your practice. WEB218N09

Want to advance your career and make partner? Unfortunately being a great lawyer isn’t enough. Building a successful career takes an understanding of the profession and its economics, the ins and outs of building a client base, strategies to be engaging, tips to become a leader, how to avoid the traps that can derail a career and more. Gain valuable insights into all of these areas from leading lawyers & industry specialists who will guide you to where you want to go. WEB218N14

Gain all the CPD, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for in-house counsel. Make it easy for yourself & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. In-depth, 1-hour sessions explore the breadth of contracts, competition & consumer law, cyber crime, discrimination, mental health, workplace law, health & safety, reputation risk, privilege, ethics & more. WEB218N05

Gain a thorough and nuanced understanding of an employer’s ability to issue directions to employees and the risks of getting it wrong – including disability discrimination, unfair dismissal and adverse action claims. Delve into a case study of workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies to analyse how in-house counsel & employers should deal with these significant employment law issues. Consider what a best practice COVID-19 vaccination policy might look like and how best to ensure compliance. WEB218N05A

Stay up to date on the most important trends, developments and cases involving competition and consumer law. Explore the latest updates in significant new legislation. Analyse the critical takeaways from recent cases that may a have a major impact on your organisation. Prepare yourself to confidently, efficiently & effectively navigate any competition or consumer law risk that comes your organisation’s way. WEB219N05B

Corporate executives are the prime target for cyber crime. As in-house counsel it’s critical that you understand these risks and precisely how to mitigate them. Delve into exactly how and why cyber crime poses such a significant risk to executives. Gain practical strategies to minimise vulnerabilities, change behaviour in your organisation in a meaningful & lasting way, minimise risk through insurance, and perfect your cyber security policies and training. WEB219N05C

Gain the strategies you need to minimise risk in your contracts with this in-depth guide to some of the most vital tools you can use to mitigate risk for your organisation. Understand how insurance obligations impact contracts. Consider the role of indemnities in contracting and how to limit liability. Perfect your contract drafting strategies while minimising risk. WEB2110N05D

Minimise your contract risks and avoid costly interpretation disputes by exploring innovative and practical drafting strategies. Learn when and how to implement unique contract drafting tools such as tables, timelines, flowcharts, diagrams, pictures, annotations and more. For each tool you will explore real world examples of how organisations are utilising them to make their contracts more clear and effective while minimsing risk and potential disputes. WEB2110N05E

Gain in-depth guides on how to avoid the risk of health and safety incidents and workplace accidents. Hear from a leading barrister and a renowned expert as they walk you through what you need to consider before an incident occurs, how to react to an incident, what to do when the Regulator shows up, and how to engage and work with experts. Examine steps you can take to minimise the risk of accidents and other health & safety incidents through maintenance, preparation & testing. WEB2111N05F

Stay on top of the most critical new legislation, cases, trends and developments impacting the workplace. Walk away with the key principles, strategies and policies your organisation needs to react to the latest workplace developments so that you and your organisation stay out of trouble and a step ahead of the many employment law risks facing companies today. WEB2111N05G

Gain your core CPD units in one afternoon through focused sessions tailor made for in-house counsel. Master how to expertly balance the push and pull between legal risk, commercial risk, and profit. Consider the ever rising reputational risks related to an organisation’s culture and how to avoid disaster. Take a practical look at privilege and the steps, strategies and policies in-house counsel need to follow to avoid inviting trouble by waiving privilege. WEB2111N05H

Elevate your skills and strategies when drafting several of the most common and significant commercial documents you may come across. Examine each clause and tactic you should include in in a trust deed. Master how to draft an effective shareholder agreement that accomplishes your client or organisation’s goals while minimising risk. Work through a detailed checklist of the key issues and documents you need to get right in any sale of business agreement. WEB218N11