1 CPD Hour

We get it – you’re busy. But you also need your CPD Hours, and it never hurts to spend time elevating your practice and bringing it up to speed in the modern legal market. So we’ve put together a convenient, efficient and practical lunchtime web series to catch you up on the essential updates needed to bolster your practice, all from the comfort of your home or office.

We get it – you’re busy. But you also need your CPD Hours, and it never hurts to spend time elevating your practice and bringing it up to speed in the modern legal market. So we’ve put together a convenient, efficient and practical lunchtime web series to catch you up on the essential updates needed to bolster your practice, all from the comfort of your home or office.

Issues covered include: Privacy Act, privacy law reform, privacy priorities

Issues covered include: internet technology, NZ Copyright Act, streaming

Issues covered include: legal responsibility, ethical responsibility, profressional responsibility, behaviour

Issues covered include: employment agreements, faith based organisations, church, pastors, ministers

Issues covered include: Health and Safety at Work Act, fines, undertakings, workplace investigations

Issues covered include: building, construction, defective buildings, disputes, earthquake strengthening, asbestos

Issues covered include: shareholder agreements, exit provisions, directors, conflicts of interest, Companies Act, confidentiality

Lawyers are working from home, which brings new and unchartered pressures. Have you considered how wellness practices could work for you?

Issues covered include: George Pell

Get caught up on the latest cases and developments in New Zealand trade mark law.

Issues covered include: leadership skills, self-leadership

Issues covered include: remote working, digital signatures, Modification Orders for wills, EPAs, Modifications ORders for Oaths and Declarations, probates

Issues covered include: COVID-19, privacy law, opportunities and challenges

What are the latest Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) appeals you need to be across of? Join Charlotte Summers over one hour to examine critical and fascinating IPT appeals and receive practical guidance and key takeaways that can immediately be incorporated into your practice.

Stay on top of the recent changes to employer-assisted temporary work visas in this one hour session with Lauren Qiu. You will receive an analysis of the recent work visa updates, insight into the options for stranded migrant workers and practical tips and compliance considerations for employers. Don’t miss out on this jam-packed session.

What are your client’s options when faced with deportation? Join Simon Graham as he takes a deep dive into deportation in the criminal context. You will receive practical guidance on your client’s options to appeal and court proceedings, and key takeaways that you can implement into your practice.

Are your commercial contracts full-proof? Join Jenna Riddle over one hour to examine the latest contract issues in-house lawyers need to be across of, including force majeure, contract termination, waiver of rights and contract variation. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to ensure your contracts are up-to-date in the post-COVID-19 climate.

How can in-house lawyers better partner with their regulatory and compliance teams? Join Louise Unger over one hour as she examines the intersection of the in-house lawyer’s role with regulatory and compliance functions. Benefit from receiving practical tips and guidance on what effective frameworks really look like.

Attend and you will receive essential tips and strategies for managing an incident of staff misconduct on social media in your school.

Receive an essential update on privacy legislation that your school needs to know.

Attend and equip yourself with the skills to manage and effectively deal with a report of bullying and harassment by an employee at your school.

Gain a deeper understanding of the disciplinary process when dealing with different complaints of misconduct, including the investigation process.

You will examine good faith, genuine reasons, and reasonable processes when advising on restructuring or redundancies.

Attend and unpack the legalities and risks associated with employee ‘work from home’ arrangements.

Gain a deeper understanding of the legal framework around protecting confidential information and enforcing restraint of trade.

Attend and you will receive a timely update on the Holidays Act reform and a critique of the consequences of the Metropolitan Glass Decision.

You will gain a thorough understanding on how to effectively implement processes to effectively advise on how to performance manage an employee.

The process for terminating an employees’ employment due to their long term illness or injury and factors that need to be considered. Also, what employers need to do to prevent bullying in the workplace and what to do if a complaint of bullying is made.

Shine a critical light on the Property Law Act 2007 ((PLA) amendments and the impact that these have had on commercial property leases. Examine the resulting emerging trends.

Receive a timely and critical update on unfair contract terms in consumer contracts. Examine the legal framework behind the prohibition on contract terms and understand what you need to do to ensure your consumer contracts are compliant with the unfair contract term provisions. Most importantly, you will review the recent enforcement activity of regulators and be updated on statutory changes.

Attend and receive an in depth round up of the most important cases and developments in judicial review and their implications.

Questions of public international, comparative and foreign law can and do arise across cases before the New Zealand courts. While the basic principles governing such law are long-standing, the concrete application of those principles can be difficult. They can also yield unexpected advantages and disadvantages. Attend and gain a deeper, practical understanding of the application and implications of public international, comparative and foreign law on the decisions made in New Zealand cases.

Attend and you will receive a timely update on the meaning of ‘personal information’ while critiquing your privacy obligations.

Now that most lawyers have received the results of their first AML/CFT audit, this crucial AML/CFT update will provide insight into how to improve your audit result while managing the costs associated with complying with the regime.

An essential update on Procurement Rules, implications and considerations. Gain a deeper understanding of the 2019 Government Procurement Rules and legal framework as well as examining the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction in reviewing commercial decision making. You will also be brought up to date with current case law in this area.

Curious about the cannabis reforms and how they will affect you? Here are 3 reasons why you should be interested in attending this webinar… One. On 19 September you will be deciding whether you want cannabis to be legal nationwide. Two. There are lucrative business opportunities for NZ in this multi-million dollar industry– especially for agribusiness. Three. This will affect commercial, government, intellectual property and criminal law. Be updated and position yourself to capitalise on this growth area.

What advice should you be giving your food and hospitality clients right now? Receive an update on the latest developments, the legal risk and opportunities emerging for the food industry and the importance of an effective traceability system. Ensure your clients are compliant with the digital display of food by 31 December 2020.

What are the latest issues affecting the rural community right now? Gain the knowledge and skills to effectively advise your client with this three part series examining trust restructuring and resettlement, insolvency and the freshwater law reforms. Book the entire series and save or select just the sessions that most interest you.

As families grow and generational change occurs, trusts often need to be restructured. Receive practical guidance on the key issues that arise and takeaways that can immediately be incorporated into your practice.

Examine the latest insolvency issues in the agricultural sector in this one hour session with Bridie McKinnon. You will receive an update on Farm Debt Mediation, the insolvency law changes in response to COVID-19 and practical tips in an insolvency situation. Don’t miss out on this jam-packed session.

What are the latest freshwater law reforms you need to be across of? Join Sarah Eveleigh as she provides a critical overview of the reforms and its impact on the agricultural sector. You will receive insight into the changes to the Resource Management Act, emissions and climate change and farm environment plans, and key takeaways that you can implement into your practice.

The end of the wage subsidy means that more redundancies are on the horizon. This programme will dissect the process of redundancies, highlight red flags and risk, examine how to manage unilateral variations, and with the benefit of recent case law, help you to ‘future-proof’ employment relations in your client’s or your business.

WEB213NZA41: Effective time management & maximising the output of staff in a work day or while you’re in the courtroom is one of the most difficult tasks in a busy law practice. The good news is that time management does not have to be hard. Learn how to maximise your time & plan, organise & set realistic priorities, aligned to your individual, team & organisational goals

How can you effectively prepare for a deportation appeal? Join Michael Kim as he takes a deep dive into s 161 of the Immigration Act 2009. You will receive practical guidance on representing your client in a resident deportation appeal and key takeaways that you can implement into your practice.

Stay on top of the recent changes to employer-assisted temporary work visas in this one hour session with Nicola Tiffen. You will receive an update on compulsory accreditation, visa extensions and the labour market test. Don’t miss out on this critical and jam-packed session.

What is the acceptable quantity and quality of evidence required in partnership applications? Vandana Rai over one hour will examine how you can overcome the evidentiary challenges, providing practical guidance on culturally arranged marriages, challenges faced by different nationalities, genuine and stable relationships, VVG for partners and maintenance of relationships during the separation period.

The intersection of family law and immigration presents a number of critical issues that you must consider. Join Pooja Sundar over one hour and examine how domestic violence impacts on immigration applications, care of child orders and explore the latest Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) appeals of interest.

The landmark Supreme Court decision of Debut Homes Limited (In Liq) v Cooper has put directors’ duties in the spotlight. The decision has implications for company directors, creditors, lenders and insolvency practitioners, particularly given the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19.

WEB213NZA05: In this “brush up your skills” privacy webinar you will receive a timely update on recent important changes to privacy law that have caused dramatic change to organisations across NZ. Key to all of this is looking forward to anticipate what is next and the implications of these changes. Join Kathryn Dalziel as she unpacks these privacy law changes, as well as reviewing information requests, privacy breaches and claims.

WEB213NZA06: For the insurance sector, the fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a surge in claims in many areas, and with that comes disputes that are keeping insurance lawyers and corporate in-house counsel like you on their toes. Attend and ensure you are up to date with the latest trends, issues and case law developments affecting Insurance lawyers and the insurance industry as a whole.

WEB213NZA07: This specialised programme will give you a deeper understanding of the unique aspects of a forestry transactions. Attend and receive valuable tips on how to navigate specific due diligence and contract provisions, and what to look out for in relation to Overseas Investment Office and ETS issues.

WEB213NZA08: This intensive 1hour programme, developed wholly with family lawyers in mind, will focus specifically on s21/21A Agreements. Walk away with a thorough understanding on how they work in practice.

WEB213NZA09: 6 years in, we are now starting to see the courts consider the finer points of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Attend this webinar and you will review recent case law and examine the emerging trends in wake of the pandemic.

WEB213NZA10: As a legal professional, you will frequently work with people and families who have past or present issues regarding mental health, cognitive functioning and adverse trauma reactions. Over time working within the legal profession can also affect our own mental health and functioning. This highly practical programme will be delivered by a consultant clinical psychologist to provide insight into how to recognise and address this mental health issue when it arises.

WEB213NZA1: Managing risk well protects people, reputation and value and identifies better ways of working. To do this, businesses need to take a holistic approach to identifying risks and understand what you need to do to protect value for the business and all its stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, regulators and others.

WEB213NZA12: Examine the process of redundancies, highlight red flags and risk, examine how to manage unilateral variations, and with the benefit of recent case law, help you to ‘future-proof’ employment relations in your client’s or your business.

WEB212NZA05: 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.

The Canterbury earthquakes damaged thousands of multi-unit buildings. Many of these insurance claims have been called “nightmares”, creating irreconcilable situations. Find out what makes insurance claims for multi-unit buildings more difficult. Learn about inherent characteristics of multi-unit buildings that make them open to controversy in the day to day management. WEB215NZA02

Attend and receive an update on the most recent changes to the Overseas Investment Act including the new “national interest” test, changes to “overseas person” Investor test” and the ways that the OIO application process is being streamlined. WEB215NZA03

Gain an essential overview of insights and trends in domestic and international climate change dispute resolution and be aware of current and future risks for your organisation. Globally there is a rise in litigation challenging both government and corporate failure to act on climate change. Recently, climate change litigation has evolved dramatically with the emergence of significant court judgments from the Federal Court of Australia and Hague District Court. A morning not to be missed. WEB215NZA04A

Attend and receive an in-depth roundup of the most important judicial review cases and key developments in public law and their implications. WEB216NZA04B

Important changes are coming. You will examine the draft exposure Bill and consider the implications for insurers and consumers. Where appropriate for New Zealand, you will consider the reforms which have occurred in Australia. WEB224NZA01

Receive crucial updates and key insights into expected reforms, the current state of play and the top issues you need to know on AML/CFT. Examine the implications of the FATF report, DIA compliance activity, insights regarding the new regulators and the anticipated further changes. You will also take a deep dive into compliance and enforcement issues, potential mistakes and how you can fix them together with tips on how to successfully handle a DIA review. WEB219NZA07

Key to any successful organisation is their support staff. Gain the key tools, knowledge and skills required to take your legal support role to the next level. Examine how to manage expectations from management, communicate effectively, manage projects and ensure positive mental health & wellbeing. Learn as an exceptional panel share with you their expertise. WEB218NZA30

You’ll identify how to manage the expectations of your managers and direct reports with expert practical tips and knowhow that you can use immediately. Take away how to deal with multiple tasks, competing priorities and the importance of honing your delegation skills. WEB218NZA30A

Takeaway new key skills on how to take your communication to the next level when dealing with your manager, workplace colleagues and clients. Learn how to strengthen your listening and written skills for written instructions, meeting notes and file notes. WEB219NZA30B

Up skill yourself with simple but important project management tools that will ensure you meet those sharp deadlines, juggle tight priorities and implement structures to guarantee your success. WEB2110NZA30C

Work through important and practical steps and strategies to effectively assess, monitor and ensure both you and your colleague’s wellbeing and mental health in these challenging times. WEB2111NZA30D

In-house counsel continue to face heightened pressure of doing more with less, but how can teams leverage technology to address this and maximise efficiency? This webinar will unpack the importance of innovation and developing a team strategy and provide tips on finding the right automation tool for your organisation. Plus, gain insight into the contrasting trends in Australia and New Zealand. Walk away with the skills to advance operational capabilities and improve business outcomes. WEB2110NZA09

Are you across the current compliance and practical issues in privacy law right now? Whether you work in private practice or the public sector, this all-important 1 hour update will unpack the key areas of focus, including mandatory data breach notifications, transfers of personal information, security requirements and more. Walk away with a concise roundup on the latest developments, a year on since the introduction of the new Privacy Act. WEB2111NZA27.

Ensure you and your clients are up to date on recent developments relating to bullying and harassment in the workplace. WEB2110NZA01A

In this highly practical hour you will look at the critical aspects of drafting and enforcing employment agreements, together with the latest information on what is new in this area. WEB2110NZA01B

Attend and receive a valuable update on the ‘hot’ employment law cases that have been decided over the last year, and what you need to know in your everyday practice. WEB2111NZA01C

Take a deep dive into where employment law and human rights intersects, which comes up more often than you may think, including in controversial areas such as vaccination, discrimination, and where there are allegations of sexual harassment. WEB2111NZA01D

Ensure you’re up to date on the latest areas of concern in relation to restraints of trade and confidential information. WEB2112NZA01E

Join us for this interactive masterclass that will supply you with the tools & strategies you need to resolve complex legal, commercial and relationship disputes. Explore strategic negotiation, mediation, expert processes, new uses for old skills, and dispute resolution in various sectors. This webinar is designed for all professionals seeking high level mediation guidance in a fresh format and with access to reflective learning, done in conversation with audience participation & a Q&A session. WEB223NZA50

Confidence and assertiveness can be important traits for any practitioner, but those who remain egocentric often inadvertently fail to focus on the outcomes required for their clients. In this one-hour webinar tailored to family law practitioners, you will explore ways to adopt and maintain a client-centric practice, how to focus on future family relationships and transform your mind set. Walk away with the tools to better manage the needs of the modern-day family law client. WEB223NZA13

In this information packed hour you will receive a roundup of the important issues affecting franchises. Join franchise law specialist Stewart Germann who will take you through the important clauses in franchise agreements, provide insights into cartel legislation, and how to deal with unconscionable conduct, unfair contract terms and covenants against competition. WEB223NZA14