Consumer & Competition

Issues covered include: advertising Claims, regulatory issues, risk, labelling, consumer guarantees, advertising risk, online/social media marketing, brand protection, strategies, licensing, copyright, talent and using music

Gain practical guidance on key legal issues in the industry as it rapidly moves further to the online world. Receive essential tips and understand the response by Regulators to protect consumers. Learn how to manage your IP risks through several real life scenarios and examine key ACL issues with an ecommerce campaign. Finally, spend time exploring regulatory intervention, amendments, recent cases and updates on the Code of Ethics and the important advertising self-regulation system.

This comprehensive program will guide you through the key legal issues impacting the advertising and marketing sector. We have you covered with timely updates on the latest developments and reform proposals, pricing and sales advertising, and traps for advertisers. Examine the relevant developments arising in advertising on social media, e-marketing, online contracts and the legal issues for AI. WEB2110N01

Plan for the worst, expect the best. Learn about the best ways to avoid traps in a rapidly evolving advertising and marketing world. This digital space is the way of the future so make sure you do not get left behind. Learn about the implications of greenwashing and recent ACCC cases to enhance your awareness of acceptable conduct. Discover the frequency of misleading and deceptive online conduct so that when you are faced with the same issues, you are equipped with all the answers. 2210N03

Gain insights directly from the ACCC on their current approach to country of origin issues and misleading and deceptive conduct. Hear firsthand from FSANZ and NSW DPI about how they’re responding to ingredient substitution under the Food Standards Code, imported food issues and proposed processes to offer relief to the industry. Explore how the industry can deal with other emerging legal risks involving supply and distribution chains, safety protocols, crisis management and more.

Gain practical guidance on key legal issues in the industry as it rapidly moves further to the online world. Receive essential tips and understand the response by Regulators to protect consumers. Learn how to manage your IP risks through several real life scenarios and examine key ACL issues with an ecommerce campaign. Finally, spend time exploring regulatory intervention, amendments, recent cases and updates on the Code of Ethics and the important advertising self-regulation system.

You will hear from FSANZ, NSW Food Authority, industry and legal experts as they examine health and nutrition claims, allergens compliance and IP issues in food law. Be a part of the discussion with the ACCC and their priorities regarding country of origin labelling, health and nutrition claims, and the AANA’s Review of Food and Beverage Advertising Standards. Consider some real life labelling and advertising examples to uncover some common misconceptions on what is misleading and deceptive.

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

This comprehensive program will guide you through the key legal issues impacting the advertising and marketing sector. We have you covered with timely updates on the latest developments and reform proposals, pricing and sales advertising, and traps for advertisers. Examine the relevant developments arising in advertising on social media, e-marketing, online contracts and the legal issues for AI. WEB2110N01

Get straight on health claims vs therapeutic claims, plain English allergen labelling deadline reforms (PEAL) and dealing with precautionary labelling. Hear from the Australian Department of Health on proposed regulatory developments to the FSANZ Act, from FSANZ on other key code developments and the NSW Food Authority on recalls. Learn about the New Advertising Rules for food and beverages, an industry update on Food IP, marketing and ACCC claims in relation to packaging and labelling. 2111N33

New & hidden risks are emerging from the many significant developments in media law. Minimise the risk by staying on top of the evolving regulatory landscape, defamation reforms, the news media bargaining code, & other media law reforms. Explore the latest in online harms, sports & media rights, copyright trends, & internet intermediary liability. Join interactive panel discussions where a varied assemblage of experts examine defamation and the reporting of sexual misconduct & domestic violence. WEB2111N21

As the ACCC continues to crack down on businesses it is vital that practitioners are well versed in the latest developments and issues affecting consumer law. Examine consumer guarantees, product liability and recent court appeals of misleading & deceptive conduct. Gain practical knowledge in contract drafting, exploring unfair contract terms, terms and conditions and business to business contracts. Become equipped to deal with the latest issues impacting consumers, businesses & their advisors. WEB2111N16

The new changes from the Franchising Code of Conduct Amendments came into effect on 1 July. How have these changes been implemented by franchises and how are they dealing with the changes? You will explore this and more with leading experts from the coalface. You will gain insights on how to run the new multiparty ADR processes. Take away practical, valuable tips on drafting franchise agreements. Explore the critical path for Australian Franchisors looking to expand internationally. WEB2111N38

After an eventful year in consumer & competition law, this webinar is your one stop shop for the latest developments & analysis of the impact of major cases. With new leadership at the ACCC, how have priorities & enforcement changed? Explore trending issues like consumer guarantees, misleading or deceptive conduct & cartel conduct. Finish with a practical session on drafting tactics. Stay abreast of major changes & keep your practice at the forefront of emerging consumer & competition law trends. WEB229N59

Amendments to the Unfair Contracts legislation commence on 9 November. Breaches may cost up to $50 million, so the time to act is now. With the new regime changing how contracts are prepared, negotiated and enforced, will your standard form agreements be ready? The ACCC's expanded authority makes it simpler to assert contractual protection, with non-compliance leading to heightened penalties. You have $50 million reasons to join this discussion taking place ahead of the November roll out. WEB2310N02Z.

With fresh leadership at the helm of the ACCC and the consumer law landscape undergoing transformation, you will delve into current enforcement priorities, providing valuable insights into the reforms and their potential ramifications. Join an exceptional panel to explore the latest developments in the law from current enforcement concerns, digital platform and other reform to greenwashing risks, compliance and remedies. WEB243N49Z

Want to make CPD easy this year? Then look no further. Attend the whole day live in Canberra and then choose your core competency session from our extensive list of online programs. The 10 CPD Points Bundle is specifically tailored for you with exceptional local experience and expertise in a variety of areas of law. Unpack the current concerns in estates law, family, property and commercial law. Plus, gain an update in contracts, consumer and employment law developments. 242C02