Corporate Governance & Corporate Regulation

Hear from the ACNC on current legislative changes plus take a deep dive into the changes to General Meetings. Immerse yourself in tips and processes of the constitution for a charitable company, important new changes to the Corporation Act, legal issues arising for charities involved in advocacy, and a legislative update on deductible gift recipients. This webinar will deliver the answers you need with practical discussions and takeaways to help implement best practice policies. WEB229N64

With privacy reform around the corner, the OAIC has made detailed recommendations which draw on the agency’s regulatory experience about how these potential reforms would operate in practice. Explore what these reforms could mean for your business to get ahead of the competition. Attend this intensive session for a deep dive into the proposed reforms and gain insights from the experts about all the latest and expected changes. 228N04

Build a solid foundation for dealing with the most important tax issues commonly faced by commercial lawyers and in-house counsel. Gain a practical and working understanding of how these issues arise & play out in practice so that you can spot the potential risks early on & respond appropriately and effectively before it’s too late to avoid serious tax problems. Explore the tax implications in business structures, shareholder agreements and more. WEB229N62

To sue or not to sue… Attend this seminar and hear from the experts on the factors to consider when commencing debt recovery proceedings. Gain insights into the latest new developments to bankruptcy and insolvency laws as well as the options you should think about if your client is facing financial hardship. WEB229V07

The passage of the Climate Change Bill 2022 (Climate Change Bill) and the Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 (Consequential Amendments Bill) through the Australian Parliament will create legislative certainty in relation to Australia’s commitment to a minimum 43% carbon emissions reduction target by 2030 and net zero by 2050 under the Paris Agreement. WEB2210N05Z

Avoid litigation for you and your client. Master the principles guiding your commercial agreements, how to safeguard your clients’ interests and how to minimise commercial litigation from the agreements you draft. Gain unique access to commercial contracts experts with genuine sector experience who will provide insightful advice, practical implications, tips, traps, do’s and don’ts on a variety of commercial agreements including business sale, joint venture, shareholder and settlement agreements. 2211W08

As a result of skill shortages in many industries, corporate officials are turning to mergers and acquisitions to close the gaps and extend into new avenues. Despite the continued optimism amongst dealmakers, every transaction comes with its own set of obstacles. This webinar will explain and demystify some of the key legal issues you will encounter in mergers and acquisitions in Australia, while looking at the latest merger reforms and what it means for your business. WEB2211N23Z

Lawyers can easily succeed or quickly fail in practice based on their ability to communicate effectively. Consolidate your foundations and amplify your Plain English Writing skills to ensure that you don’t encounter these failures. Join a renowned expert in legal drafting who will guide you through precisely how to elevate your writing, guaranteeing a happy and well-informed client, and a career that will leave drafting mishaps in the past. Don't miss out! WEB233N64Z

Don’t miss this comprehensive program. Be guided through current & emerging issues in this period of change & legislative reform in workplace law. Understand the legal implications of the new government on the employment landscape, examine protected industrial action reform, take a practical look at Applications and Submissions in the Fair Work Commission. Focus on the risks, duties & liabilities in categorising the employment contract, restraint of trade, sexual harassment & the hybrid workplace. 233V12

Employment law changes range from major reforms through to smaller yet vital concerns that happen every year. This seminar encapsulates the significant issues that will impact the landscape and will ensure that you are on top of the key challenges and risks. Take a comprehensive overview of the post Covid legal landscape, analyse the psychosocial risks in the workplace, enterprise bargaining intricacies and the major impact of underpayments and payroll compliance. 233W14

As global climate change litigation rises understand the risks posed by climate litigation, including reputational risk and directors’ liability, as well as the impact of changes in government policy. Split into 3 parts you will cover regulatory actions, private actions including greenwashing, and finally torts and human rights actions. This comprehensive program will help you to identify and manage litigation risks in the journey to net zero. WEB232N14Z

Gain the information, strategies & tools needed to navigate the legal and commercial realities of contracting in today’s environment. Get expert tips on drafting contracts and clauses. Understand why you should include IP clauses in your next contract. Learn how to effectively draft dispute resolution clauses and avoid critical mistakes. Pick up the key tricks in the contract review process and the pitfalls to look out for. 233W11

Expand your toolkit to expertly deal with tricky issues related to contractual disputes & damages. Delve into the practicalities of contractual breach and how to accurately measure your loss. Master how to navigate contract termination and its subsequent consequences. Cultivate the best tactics to employ when evaluating damages. Hone your strategies and perfect your skills to meet your legal & commercial contracting goals. 233W12

Shield yourself & your organisation from today’s emerging risks by gaining strategies & information to help you navigate the latest legal & commercial perils facing in-house counsel. Understand the important employment and insurance law updates for counsels. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tax essentials counsels need to be aware of. Analyse the latest in defamation risks and how you can minimise them. Gain your core CPD points in this information packed day. 233V06

Gain the requisite strategies & tools needed to navigate the many legal & commercial realities facing your practice. Obtain guidance on the latest cases, good faith requirements, terminating contracts and effective management of IP. Improve on your ability to deal with indemnity & liability exclusion clauses, damages and arbitration clauses. Develop strategies to meet your legal & commercial contracting goals in 2023. 233V22

Insulate yourself & your organisation from today’s emerging risks by gaining strategies to help you navigate the latest legal & commercial perils facing in-house counsel. Discover how to solidify your compliance system and how to effectively with regulators. Get the latest in employment, competition and consumer law. Examine the impact of ESG and your responsibility as counsel. Get expert tips on leveraging the latest technologies and preparing your organisation in the event of a ransomware attack. 233Q13

Keep up to date with directors best interests duty. Learn what the new National Anti-Corruption Commission means for In-house counsel. Step through reviewing insurance contracts. Stay abreast of workplace relations law. Understand major changes to Privacy, including significant penalties for cyber breaches. Gain your core CPD points while examining digital practice, Security of Critical Infrastructure, contracts for climate risks & your ethical duties. 233N19

The risk profile for liability & litigation against directors, officers and in-house counsel is rapidly changing. Stay on top of the latest flurry of disqualifications, bans and charges from ASIC & potential risks in cases of financial distress. Consider increasingly significant ESG risks. Examine direct personal liability for directors and the emerging cyber security liabilities. Attend this webinar to gain the management tools to mitigate risk and avoid litigation. WEB233N25Z

Take a deep dive into the latest 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. Take a masters tour into the recent cases on misleading conduct, the Unfair Contract Terms regime and assessment of damages, penalties and liquidated damages. Facilitated by Jeffrey Goldberger, a contract law specialist who is a recognized authority on Australian contract law. 233N26

This timely program offers the information, strategies & tools needed to navigate the many legal and commercial realities that may have pushed you to the limit. Obtain in-depth guidance on the latest in interpretation, dispute resolution & termination. Gain effective techniques when dealing with good faith. Finally, establish a sound understanding of key contracts that practitioners struggle with the most in order to meet your legal & commercial obligations to your clients. 233N32