A proportion of the registration fee will be donated to AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience). By 2018, AIME will annually engage 10,000 Indigenous high school students across Australia and support their transition to university, employment or further education at the same rate as every Australian child CPD PROGRAM NOVEMBER 2014 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 18 – 20 November 2014 Parmelia Hilton, Perth EARLY BIRD OFFER. REGISTER NOW & SAVE! Register & Pay by 17 October 2014 VIP MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS Gaining CPD Points - 1411W01 Is Time, Distance or Even Parking an Issue for You? 1 Not everyone has the time to leave their desks to attend face-to-face seminars, especially if the seminars are interstate so here is the alternative – Live web seminars. You can attend our live web seminars from any location and claim the same number of CPD points as face to face seminars. If you are not available to attend the live web seminar, we also have the recording of the seminar available to be viewed online but you can only claim up to 2 5 CPD points for recordings. How does it work? The process is quick and easy. All you require is a secure internet connection and you are ready to go. Simply follow these 3 easy steps below. Step 1: Register for any of the live web seminars (see registration page) Step 2: You will receive a confirmation email which will include a link to the seminar Step 3: On the day of the seminar you simply click on the link and log on using your email address As with our face-to-face seminars you will have access to the full written seminar materials so you can follow all the presentations in your own time. Recorded Seminars We have over 150 recorded seminars available (On demand) for you to choose from, please refer to our website for the complete list at www.legalwiseseminars.com.au or refer to a selection on page 10. Then simply register – 5 Easy Ways! FACSIMILE 02 9387 8711 LEGAL SKILLS AND ETHICS FOR ALL LAWYERS TUESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2014 EMAIL [email protected] WEB legalwiseseminars.com.au MAIL: PO Box 971 Bondi Junction NSW 1355 Manage Your CPD points Let us help you track your CPD Points. Please contact us and we will provide you with a summary of all your points gained from CPD activity with Legalwise Seminars since 1 April 2014. 03 1411W03 STRATA TITLE LAW: PRACTICE, REFORM AND KEY DECISIONS 9.00AM TO 1.15PM $460 TUESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2014 2.00PM TO 5.15PM $460 Attend this seminar and be given guidance on making ethical decisions in your practice, learn from the experts how you can use mediation skills in working with your clients and get organised with a session on effective legal project management. Strata Title legislation is currently under review. Attend this seminar to polish your knowledge on current Strata Title Act, learn about latest developments of the ongoing reform and hear a practical analysis of the key Court and Tribunal Decisions. »» Chair: Anna Liscia, Principal, Anna Liscia Legal »» Chair: John Syminton, Partner, Warren Syminton Ralph Session 1: Ethics or Professional Responsibility 9.00am to 11.00am $255 1411W01A Legal Ethics: Why Bother? • How the profession, the Legal Practice Board and the Legal Practice Complaints Committee view ethical behaviour of members of the profession • Guidance when practitioners suddenly face an ethical decision • Who or where do they go to get some guidance on how to deal with the issue that may have arisen »» Presented by Sabina Schlink, Principal, Thomas Legal How to Deal with an Oversight or Inadvertent Mistake? • Ethical principles and professional conduct issues • Benefits of coming clean immediately • Recent case law • Putting it in practice: what to do when you become aware of a mistake • Common scenarios and possible options »» Presented by Ashley Macknay, Director, MDS Legal Session 2: Legal Skills or Practice 11.15am to 1.15pm $255 1411W01B Developing Effective Mediation Skills You can Apply in Your Everyday Practice It really is as easy as that. TELEPHONE 02 9387 8133 DON’T WAIT FOR THE 31 MARCH DEADLINE, COMPLY TODAY • How to quickly identify each side’s true goals and objectives • Techniques for dealing with difficult or unrealistic clients and opposing parties • Mediator suitability and impartiality • Structure, timetable and dynamics • Reflections of a practicing mediator: lessons learnt »» Presented by Greg Steinepreis, Partner, Squire Sanders Strata Title Reform: Latest Developments • Vendor disclosure • Changes to dispute resolution • Strata within strata: community strata titles • Reforms in relation to strata managers • Reforms management to strata companies »» Presented by Alison Fleming, Lead Lawyer Strata Title Reform Project, Landgate Key Court and Tribunal Decisions • Analysis of recent decisions in the Supreme Court: - Enforcing ‘off the plan’ contracts - Important Sale of Land Act issues - Challenging by-laws • Key State Administrative Tribunal decisions: - Altering common property - Appointing an administrator - Changing unit entitlements »» Presented by Mark Atkinson, Director, Atkinson Legal Dispute Resolution under the Strata Titles Act • How does it currently work? • What works well? • What are the problem areas? • Splitting the jurisdiction between the State Administrative Tribunal, District Court and Supreme Court • The role of strata managers • The role of the State Administrative Tribunal in enforcement of by-laws and limits on the State Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction »» Presented by Rachel Cosentino, Practice Group Leader, Perth, Slater & Gordon Effective Legal Project Management • Benefits of legal project management • Essential steps in developing a framework • How to scope, resource and budget for legal projects • Engaging stakeholders • Lessons learnt from case studies »» Presented by Neroli Butt, Director, Allygroup SAVE $110 OFF THIS SEMINAR Register and pay for this seminar and another half day seminar in one transaction for a total price of $810 ATTEND AND EARN 4 CPD POINTS INCLUDING: 2 POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 1: LEGAL SKILLS OR PRACTICE 2 POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 2: ETHICS OR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 4 CPD POINTS ATTEND AND EARN 3 CPD POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 3: SUBSTANTIVE LAW 3 CPD POINTS SPEAKERS INCLUDE: The Hon. Dennis Cowdroy OAM QC former Judge of the Federal Court of Australia and the Land and Environment Court of NSW 1411W02 The Hon. Rob Stokes MP NSW Minister for the Environment, Minister for Heritage, Minister for the Central Coast and Assistant Minister for Planning Martijn Wilder AM 05 6 TH YEAR SCHOOL LAW CONFERENCE 2014 Head of Baker & McKenzie’s Global Environmental Markets practice TUESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2014 9.00AM TO 5.00PM Richard Saines Head of Baker & McKenzie’s North America Climate Change and Environmental Markets Practice As a Principal, School Officer, Administrator or a Government Official it is crucial that you ensure the regulatory compliance and existence of the right policies in schools. Gain practical guidance and hypothetical examples and solutions to some of the most contentious legal issues in primary and secondary schools. Dr Kimberley Dripps Deputy Secretary, Department of the Environment Session 1: Legal Issues Relating to School Governance and Management Sally Noonan Executive Director of the Futures Unit, Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning 9.00am to 1.00pm $460 1411W02A »» Chair: Audrey Jackson AM, Chairperson of the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia; Former Principal of St Mary’s Anglican School in Karrinyup John Briggs Partner, Ashurst Managing Staff with Mental Health Issues or Ill staff • Relevant laws, regulations, and obligations regarding mental health • How to approach mental health issues involving teachers and staff • Important policies and procedures, legal obligations, and best practices »» Presented by Tom Martin, Special Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright Sue Higginson Principal Solicitor, EDO NSW Amanda Cornwall Policy and Management Consultant and President of NELA Ensuring Privacy and Respecting Confidentiality When Dealing With Sensitive Documentation The Hon. Justice Nicola Pain Judge of the Land & Environment Court of New South Wales Declan Doherty Corporate Counsel – Environment, Rio Tinto Christine Trenorden UCL Australia, School of Energy and Resources, and formerly the Senior Judge of the Environment, Resources and Development Court, South Australia NELA NATIONAL CONFERENCE Professor Peter Cashman Chair, Public Interest Advocacy Centre Greg McIntyre SC John Toohey Chambers Addressing the Priorities for Environmental and Climate Change Law Principal Solicitor, EDO QLD Adjunct Professor and Author of Environmental Law in Australia • Privacy law compliance: - Storage - Process - Protection • Confidentiality: - When can you release information? - Who can request information? - Potential liability for withholding or disclosing information - Medical records - Pastoral care notes »» Presented by Leslie Buchbinder, Partner, Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky Defamation and Schools: Lessons from Recent Cases • How do defamation risks arise in a school context? • What do the recent cases tell us? • Policies and procedures for risk management »» Presented by Murray Thornhill, Director, HHG Legal Group FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2014 INTERCONTINENTAL SYDNEY Clare Smith Partner, Clayton Utz Organised by: Barrister, Victorian Bar Lyndon Schneiders, National Campaign Manager, Wilderness Society 1.45pm to 5.00pm $460 1411W02B »» Chair: Assistant Professor Kate Offer, The University of Western Australia; President, ANZELA (WA Chapter) Understanding Your Obligations under the Discrimination Disability Act and the Disability Standards for Education • What are the legal rights and responsibilities of schools and students with disabilities? • Accommodating students with disabilities: What are reasonable adjustments? • Applying the law when managing difficult behaviour arising from a disability: discipline, suspension and expulsion »» Presented by Michael Jensen, Senior Associate, Lavan Legal Duty of Care: Managing the Risks of Off-Campus Activities • Why leave the school campus? • The duty of care, standard of care and foreseeability • Practical guidelines and processes • Planning school camps, excursions, off campus travel, overseas tours and use of host families • Can the risks be managed? »» Presented by Ian Curlewis, Partner, Lavan Legal Drugs and Illegal Activity: Rights, Responsibilities and Regulations • Internal investigations and confiscating items • When and how to involve the police • School liability for criminal acts by students • Bullying & fighting: AVOs and physical altercations • Student allegations against teachers: assault and sexual misconduct »» Presented by Helen Prince, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers This session will take an example of a typical school policy and improve it so that it is both legally sound and practical to apply. The two versions of the policy - pre and post makeover - will then be put to work in a number of scenarios to show the difference. It will include: • The legal and practical value of a good policy • The legal principles that make policies binding on staff • Examples of policies in action • The legal risks of not applying a policy »» Presented by Bernard Hill, Legal Counsel, Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, and freelance Consultant Professor Jan McDonald University of Tasmania Professor Simon Molesworth, AO QC Session 2: Legal Issues Relating to Students Extreme Policy Makeover: Writing Policies that Staff Will Use Jo-Anne Bragg Dr Gerry Bates $810 EARLY BIRD OFFER! REGISTER NOW & SAVE REGISTER & PAY BEFORE 17 OCTOBER 2014 Attend & Earn 7 CPD POINTS Very good, well structured day, extremely informative and useful. I would certainly attend another and would recommend other staff members to attend. ATTEND ALL DAY AND EARN 6.5 CPD POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 3: SUBSTANTIVE LAW NEW VIP SCHOOLS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM Contact us at [email protected] or call us on (02) 9387 8133 for more details 6.5 CPD POINTS 4 TH YEAR 1411W04 1411W07 07 1411W05 1411W06 MARITIME AND SHIPPING LAW MASTERCLASS COMPANIES IN DISTRESS: DILIGENCE, DISCLOSURE AND RESTRUCTURES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW: A COMPREHENSIVE ROUNDUP WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, MOTOR VEHICLE AND CATASTROPHIC INJURY UPDATES WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2014 9.00AM TO 1.15PM $460 WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2014 WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2014 WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2014 2.00PM TO 5.15PM $460 Our annual Maritime and Shipping Law seminars have become a necessary event for Perth’s legal fraternity in the shipping and maritime industry. With stand-out expert speakers, the seminar covers the top of mind legal issues for 2014 including pollution, ports, contract disputes and key legislative changes. Don’t miss this highlight on your professional education calendar. »» Chair: Tim Cocks, Partner, Cocks Macnish In April 2014, 84% of the 700 ASX-listed mining companies were in a state of ‘marginal or distressed’ financial health, according to Lincoln Indicators. In WA, the situation is clearly evident and exemplified by the recent Forge Group receivership. For lawyers, this means advising on effective due diligence, disclosure obligations and effective restructuring for organisations facing financial distress. Attend this seminar for expert guidance on the practicalities of distressed transactions. Ports in WA: An Update »» Chair: Adel van der Walt, Partner, Clayton Utz • What’s happening in ports in WA since the 1 July amalgamations? • Port divestments and developments • Current issues »» Presented by Sue McCarrey, Deputy Director General, Department of Transport WA Due Diligence in a Distressed Transaction Hot Topics in Maritime and Shipping Law • Coastal shipping amendments: opinions paper • Shipping exemptions on competition law • Personal criminal offences of crew in shipping accidents • Recent cases »» Presented by Pat Saraceni, Counsel, Clifford Chance Pollution, Towage and Pilotage: The Current Issues • Current issues in marine pollution • Liabilities and insurance in pollution matters • Legislative requirements surrounding towage and pilotage • What you need to know when undertaking these activities »» Presented by Paul Hopwood, Solicitor, Cocks Macnish Managing Vessel Risks in Marine Construction Projects • Risks when using vessels on marine construction projects • Why the interaction between construction contracts and charter parties matters • Managing risks with charter parties and construction contracts »» Presented by Richard Edwards, Partner, DLA Piper 2.00PM TO 5.15PM $460 • What should you expect? • Rights of contractual counterparties • Dealing with distressed companies • Dealing with the receiver • Mining mortgages and mining caveats »» Presented by David Perks, Partner, Gadens Continuous Disclosure: Pitfalls to Consider • Life after the new Guidance Note 8: What has changed in guidance and in practice? • Timing is everything: the pitfalls of early and late disclosure • Disclosure issues when a company is in distress • The Forge example »» Presented by Shaun McRobert, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons Restructures: Stakeholder Management and Addressing Problems • Identifying the root cause of the problem and not just the symptoms • Identifying key stakeholders and rebuilding trust • Buying time to address the issues: financial and operational • Providing information to make an informed decision • Stakeholder management • Current trends: investor appetite »» Presented by Gary Doran, Partner, Restructuring Services, Deloitte Contractual Disputes in Shipping Matters • Key terms • Cost allocations and back-charging of costs • Contractual indemnities and limitation of liabilities • Litigation, arbitration and securing a claim »» Presented by Hazel Brewer, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan Excellent. Best seminar I’ve been to ATTEND AND EARN 4 CPD POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 3: SUBSTANTIVE LAW 4 POINTS »» Chair: David Cox, Partner – Intellectual Property and Litigation Notary Public for the State of Western Australia, Jackson McDonald What changes lie ahead for WA personal injury lawyers? With imminent reforms to Workers Compensation, and significant case law developments in motor vehicle accidents and catastrophic injuries, having a solid understanding of the current developments is critical. Take this opportunity to look back at 2014 to put you in the best position for the year ahead. »» Chair: Phil Gleeson, Principal, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers; Health Consumers Council Board Member Extensions of Time in Patent and Trade Mark Oppositions under the New Regime Workers Compensation State and Federal Regulatory Landscape • How the Trade Mark office is managing requests for extension of time • Trade Mark opposition procedures • Patent opposition procedures • Evidence requirements • What reasons for extensions of time have been successful? »» Presented by Richard Baddeley, Principal, Watermark; Vice President, Institute of Patent + Trade Mark Attorneys • Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation & Injury Protection of Proprietary Technology and Technology Driven Methods • To what extent can the creators of new technology protect their innovation by way of copyright, patents or trade marks under Australian law? • Does Australian law afford enough protection to inventive technology-driven business methods? • Key tactics for maximising the protection available, and the limitations innovators should be aware of »» Presented by David Yates, Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth Managing Copyright Online and Beyond • The ALRC inquiry into copyright and the digital economy: an update on the final report, recommendation implementation, and recent developments • Fair use in Australia and its interplay with copyright on a digital, global scale • Considerations and concerns when dealing with copyright and the online world »» Presented by Stephanie Faulkner, Consultant, Wrays Management Act • Appeals in the District Court • Case commentary: traps and pitfalls in workers compensation cases »» Presented by Tony Basile, Partner, SRB Legal Motor Vehicle Accidents Update • Calculation of damages • Complex claims • Contributory negligence • Income from trusts • Recent case law »» Presented by Neil Morrissey, Barrister, Albert Wolff Chambers Damages in Catastrophic Injury Claims: An Update • When is an injury catastrophic and why it matters • Tips and traps for assessing and proving damages for plaintiffs and defendants • Recent case law review on what can and cannot be claimed, including: - Trustee ’fees on fees’ - GST for Care Service Providers - Special costs orders -S ettlements of catastrophic injury cases that require approval of the court »» Presented by Rob McCabe, Barrister, Albert Wolff Chambers • Professional conduct as a Patent or Trade Marks Attorney • Understanding your duty to your client • Recognising a conflict of interest and dealing with it • Rights, privileges and responsibilities when dealing with clients • Recent disciplinary decisions »» Presented by Madeleen Rousseau, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills See page 1 for details CPD Consider the big issues in patent, trade mark and copyright law locally, nationally and internationally. Ensure you’re up to date and obtain the compulsory ethics component to ensure you are equipped with a comprehensive legal arsenal to cover all your IP challenges. Ethics for Patents and Trade Marks Attorneys and IP Lawyers SEMINARS MAY ALSO BE AVAILABLE AS WEB SEMINARS Supported by: 9.00AM TO 1.15PM $460 ATTEND AND EARN 3 CPD POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 3: SUBSTANTIVE LAW Well organised and a great calibre of speakers 3 CPD POINTS ATTEND AND EARN 4 CPD POINTS INCLUDING: 1 POINT IN COMPETENCY AREA 2: ETHICS OR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 3 POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 3: SUBSTANTIVE LAW Excellent conference. One of the best I’ve attended lately! 4 CPD POINTS ATTEND AND EARN 3 CPD POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 3: SUBSTANTIVE LAW 3 CPD POINTS 1411W08 1411W11 ESTATE DISPUTES: A MASTER CLASS THURSDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2014 9.00AM TO 1.15PM $460 Tackle the key estate matters causing disputes at the moment; informal wills and tricky family court proceedings. Deepen your knowledge of solemn form probate matters and receive an additional CPD point in Ethics and Professional Responsibility. This seminar is not to be missed. »» Chair: The Hon. Justice Eric Heenan, Supreme Court of Western Australia Practical Tips in Solemn Form Probate Proceedings • Requirements of proof • Common issues in proceedings • Counterclaims • Seeking probate of an earlier will »» Presented by Robert Nash, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers Death in Family Court Proceedings: Who Can be the Legal Personal Representative? Impact of Ruling on Estate Matters • What are the consequences? • What if no will? • Who can be the LPR post death and post-probate? • Impact of delays in obtaining a grant of probate • Challenging the appointment of the executor • Involvement of the Public Trustee • Interaction between the Supreme Court and the Family Court • Importance of succession planning »» Presented by Andrew Davies, Partner, O’Sullivan Davies and Brendan Ashdown, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers Informal Will Disputes • Informal will regulations and considerations • Guidance on managing disputes involving competing wills • Practical tips and advice regarding informal will disputes »» Presented by Louella McFarlane, Director, McFarlane Lawyers Ethical Responsibilities of Estates Practitioners in Litigation 1411W09 ATTEND AND EARN 4 CPD POINTS INCLUDING: 1 POINT IN COMPETENCY AREA 2: ETHICS OR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 3 POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 3: SUBSTANTIVE LAW LITIGATING CONTRACT DISPUTES THURSDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2014 THURSDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2014 THURSDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2014 2.00PM TO 5.15PM $460 With the current review into the Construction Contract Act, ongoing ramifications from the ANZ v Andrews case on the law of penalties and developments in the remoteness of damages, contract disputes are a constant moving beast for lawyers. With three of Perth’s finest litigators delivering the latest content, don’t miss your annual update. »» Chair: Kirsty Sutherland, Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth ANZ v Andrews and the Question of Penalties: Principles and Lessons • The new paradigm for penalties • Particular clauses that may be affected • Other things that act like penalties: time bar provisions in contracts and other nasty clauses »» Presented by Paul Evans, State Solicitor, State Solicitor’s Office Withstanding the Test of Time: Remoteness of Damages • A review of the Hadley Baxendale test for remoteness, and its application and relevance today • The calculation of loss of damages • Recent case law which questions the validity of the current test • An analysis of whether damage is too remote »» Presented by Glen Warwick, Partner, Clyde & Co Construction Contract Act Disputes • Update on the current review into the Construction Contract Act • Dispute boards • Range of ADR techniques available • Handling adjudicated decisions • Recent case law »» Presented by Philip Loots, Counsel, Bechtel WA; Associate Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia; co-author, ‘Practical Guide to Engineering and Construction Contracts’ (CCH) CPD 9.00AM TO 1.15PM $460 With the commencement of the 3rd edition of ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations on 1 July 2014, corporate governance compliance is top-of-mind for organisations. Perth’s governance experts will assist you not only with the recent changes, but with practical guidance for all professionals dealing with corporate governance, all while satisfying your compulsory Competency Areas 1 and 2. »» Chair: Michael Chin, Specialist Legal Counsel, INPEX $255 1411W09A Corporate Governance: Recent Developments and Pitfalls • Involvement and responsibilities in the corporate decision making process: potential pitfalls • Independence of the legal function and conflicts that arise • Changes to corporate governance principles and recommendations and ASX listing rules: third edition »» Presented by David Vilensky, Managing Director, Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky Conflict Management for Boardroom Disputes • Common boardroom disputes • Conflict management skills for boardroom professionals • Dealing with significant shareholders »» Presented by Alison Gaines, Global Practice Leader - Board Consulting, Gerard Daniels Session 2: Ethics or Professional Responsibility 11.15am to 1.15pm Take this opportunity to build your knowledge of an area not often covered yet absolutely critical to the fundamental knowledge of the law; understanding legislation. Consider the nexus between law and politics and the current parliamentary issues impacting government lawyers, including scrutiny, privilege and public inquiries. Don’t miss this chance to be in the same room with some of Perth’s most brilliant legal minds and experts on parliamentary law. »» Chair: Adam Sharpe, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers Session 1: Legal Skills or Practice 9.00am to 11.00am 2.00PM TO 5.15PM $460 $255 1411W09B Setting the Ethical Values of an Organisation • Setting and maintaining genuine values: no easy task • Recognising and managing ethical risks • The relationship with senior management • 360 degree leadership: leading up, across and down »» Presented by Leigh Warnick, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers The Law Making Process • How proposals for new laws or amendments to existing laws are generated and approved • The legislative drafting process • The enactment process: - Parliamentary Bills - Delegated legislation »» Presented by Patrick Tremlett , former Parliamentary Counsel Parliamentary Sovereignty and Parliamentary Privilege • Powers and privileges of Parliament and implications for legal practice • Legal professional privilege and public interest immunity claims in a Parliamentary context • Advising public sector witnesses appearing before Parliament for the first time »» Presented by Dr Colin Huntly, Clerk Assistant (Committees), Legislative Council of Western Australia Legal Issues Affecting Public Inquiries • Power to appoint commissions with coercive powers • The role of counsel assisting • Responding to summons for materials, seeking privilege and excuses • Rights of representations -Seeking leave • Appearing before Royal Commissions and Coroner’s Courts • Judicial review of coronial and commission proceedings »» Presented by Greg McIntyre SC, John Toohey Chambers Corporate Social Responsibility and Obligations to the Community • Do lawyers owe an ethical obligation to the community? • The need for lawyers to engage in pro bono and community service roles • Understanding the limits and nature of the role to be played • Consideration of legal and ethical issues involved »» Presented by Adam Levine, Partner, K & L Gates SAVE $110 OFF THIS SEMINAR Register and pay for this seminar and another half day seminar in one transaction for a total price of $810 Excellent – content, presenters, location and food. POINTS 1411W10 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: LEGAL SKILLS AND ETHICS An excellent seminar which will help me greatly in my job. 4 09 PRACTICE, PROCEDURE AND THE LAW OF PARLIAMENT: ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE • Having drafted a will that is contested - What are the obligations are there relating to disclosure? - What are the obligations relating to giving evidence? • Acting for the Executor in litigation - Obligation to get directions - Issues about costs - other appointments • Accepting the appointment as Executor - Possible conflicts of interest - Issues arising from the firm acting for the Executor • Mechanisms to deal with those issues »» Presented by Maree van der Kwast, Director, Dwyer Durack Lawyers One of the most useful seminars I’ve been to DON’T WAIT FOR THE 31 MARCH DEADLINE, COMPLY TODAY ATTEND AND EARN 3 CPD POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 3: SUBSTANTIVE LAW 3 CPD POINTS ATTEND AND EARN 4 CPD POINTS INCLUDING: 2 POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 1: LEGAL SKILLS OR PRACTICE 2 POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 2: ETHICS OR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 4 CPD POINTS ATTEND AND EARN 3 CPD POINTS IN COMPETENCY AREA 3: SUBSTANTIVE LAW 3 CPD POINTS GAIN YOUR CPD POINTS ANYTIME, ANYWHERE WITH OUR SEMINAR RECORDINGS OUR POINT OF DIFFERENTIATION IS THAT OUR CPD CONTENT IS CURRENT, BECAUSE THEY ARE RECORDINGS FROM OUR RECENT SEMINARS CPD Hours Price Seminar Code CPD Hours Price MANDATORY IN-HOUSE COUNSEL Ethics and Professional Responsibility: Doing Good, Being Bad, Going Public, Being Sad (WA August 2013) OND138W08 In-House Counsel Conference (WA March 2014) OND143W20 7 $710 OND143W20B 3 $405 Legal Skills and Ethics for Property Lawyers (WA March 2014) Current Issues for Corporate Counsel (WA March 2014) OND143W17 Intellectual Property: A Year in Review (VIC November 2013) OND1311V05 4 $405 Trade Marks (NSW June 2013) OND136N05A 3 $405 Patents (NSW June 2013) OND136N05B 3 $405 OND1311N12 3 $405 OND146W02 4 $405 3 4 $405 $405 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Legal Skills and Ethics for Family Lawyers (WA March 2014) OND143W28A 4 $405 Legal Skills or Practice: Competency Area 1 (WA March 2014) OND143W01B 2 $255 Ethics or Professional Responsibility: Competency Area 2 (WA March 2014) OND143W01A 2 $255 State Agreements (WA June 2014) Legal Skills and Ethics for All Lawyers (WA June 2014) OND146W05 4 $405 PERSONAL INJURY MINING AND RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE AND GOVERNMENT LAW Discretionary Decision Making (WA March 2014) OND143W30 3 $405 OND143N17 4 $405 OND133W13 4 $405 Asset Protection and Restructuring (WA March 2013) OND133W15 3 $405 Privacy Law: Are you Prepared (WA March 2014) OND143W03 3 $405 Business Sale Transactions: Advanced Practice (WA March 2014) OND143W25 4 $405 Self-Managed Super Funds: The Rise and Rise (WA March 2014) OND143W27 3 Personal Property Securities Act: Halfway Through Transition (VIC March 2013) OND133V09 4 Decision Making and Reason Writing (NSW March 2014) BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Building and Construction Law Contracts (WA March 2013) CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL Personal Injury: Contentious Legal Issues (WA September 2013) OND138W06 4 $405 Personal Injury Law Conference (WA March 2014) OND143W05 7 $710 Psychological and Psychiatric Injury (WA June 2014) OND146W06 3 $405 OND136W03 3 $405 PROPERTY Retail and Commercial Leasing Essentials (WA June 2013) School Law (WA November 2013) 4 $405 Will Drafting and Estate Planning: Tax, Super and Duty of Care (WA March 2014) OND143W31 4 $405 $405 Estate Litigation and its Challenges (WA March 2014) OND143W32 3 $405 $405 Wills and Administration Fundamentals: A Refresher (WA June 2014) OND146W03 WILLS AND ESTATES 3 $405 4 $405 Workplace Law: Addressing Your Concerns (WA August 2013) SEMINAR HEADING SEMINAR HEADING SEMINAR HEADING SEMINAR HEADING SEMINAR HEADING SEMINAR HEADING 0.00AM TO 0.00PM $460 3 »» Chair: Peter Worrall, Director, Worrall Lawyers »» Chair: Peter Worrall, Director, Worrall Lawyers Family Law Update Family Law Update A review of recent important and useful cases in all areas of family law including property, parenting, binding financial agreements, evidence and procedure. 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Cancellations: If you are unable to attend a substitute delegate is always welcome at no extra charge. Please notify our office with their details. Alternatively, a transfer to a future event or credit for future use is available at no extra charge provided notice is given, in writing at least 24 hours before the event. A cancellation fee of $50 will apply for all events when a refund is requested less than 3 full working days prior to the date of the event. Regrettably no refunds or credits will be available if notice is given of nonattendance less than 24 hours prior to the start of the event. Please advise changes by email to [email protected]. Promotional Offer: Register and pay for any Legal Skills and Ethics seminar and another half day seminar in one transaction for a total price of $810 (Early Bird $729). Early Bird Offer: Register and pay by 17 October 2014 and receive the Early Bird Price. $460 LEGALWISE SEMINARS VIP MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM $405 Terms and Conditions: For full Terms and Conditions please visit www.legalwiseseminars.com.au 0.00AM TO 0.00PM The risks of falling foul of advertising and marketing regulation abound in an environment facing origin labelling reform, investigations into online disclaimers and third party posts and the precarious nature of privacy controls. Understand the realities of the legal-marketing relationship with our featured joint discussion on the traps of introducing a new campaign led by both brand management and legal experts sharing their industry experience. Take advantage and take away critical legal and commercial advice for the advertising and marketing communications industry. as a live web seminar or our on demand seminar format. OND138W07 DAY, 00 MONTH 2014 The risks of falling foul of advertising and marketing regulation abound in an environment facing origin labelling reform, investigations into online disclaimers and third party posts and the precarious nature of privacy controls. Understand the realities of the legal-marketing relationship with our featured joint discussion on the traps of introducing a new campaign led by both brand management and legal experts sharing their industry experience. Take advantage and take away critical legal and commercial advice for the advertising and marketing communications industry. You can choose whether to attend your seminar in person, WORKPLACE LAW OND143W33A CODE 2 Largest Choice SCHOOL LAW OND1311W06 CONTRACTS Key Clauses and Developments in Contract Law (WA March 2014) Big Data: Opportunities and Risks (NSW November 2013) CODE DAY, 00 MONTH 2014 Can you really afford 10 hours of your time attending online training that is not up to date? If not, listed below are a sample of seminar recordings available. As with our face-to-face seminars you will have access to the full written seminars materials day or night, with the click of a mouse. West Australian practitioners can claim 0.5 CPD points per hour (up to a maximum of 2 CPD points per year) from the listening to recorded materials. Below are just some of the recordings available to you from our recent seminars. Seminar Code REAP YOUR REWARDS 11 To assist you to track and manage your CPD points we will provide you with a summary of your points gained from CPD activity with Legalwise Seminars on a monthly basis. 31 March annually (See Terms & Conditions below). Sign up today... Become a Legalwise Seminars VIP Member, contact the member services team at [email protected] outside of Australia. Membership commences 1 April through to 31 March each year. (You can attend a maximum of either 12 CPD points or 3 half-day seminars throughout the CPD year.) 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Please note our live web seminars will only proceed if we gain enough interest, therefore could you indicate on this form which format you wish to attend (face-to-face or live web seminar) PERTH CPD PROGRAMS – NOVEMBER Code Early Bird Price Standard Price 1411W01 $414 $460 Session 1: Ethics or Professional Responsibility 1411W01A $230 $255 Session 2: Legal Skills or Practice 1411W01B $230 $255 1411W02 $729 $810 1411W02A $414 $460 Legal Skills and Ethics for All Lawyers School Law Conference 2014 Session 1: Legal Issues Relating to School Governance and Management Session 2: Legal Issues Relating to Students 1411W02B $414 $460 Strata Title Law: Practice, Reform and Key Decisions 1411W03 $414 $460 4th Annual Maritime and Shipping Law Masterclass 1411W04 $414 $460 Intellectual Property Law: A Comprehensive Roundup Workers’ Compensation, Motor Vehicle and Catastrophic Injury Updates Companies in Distress: Diligence, Disclosure and Restructures 1411W05 $414 $460 1411W06 $414 $460 1411W07 $414 $460 Estate Disputes: A Master Class 1411W08 $414 $460 Corporate Governance: Legal Skills and Ethics 1411W09 $414 $460 1411W09A $230 $255 1411W09B $230 $255 1411W10 $414 $460 1411W11 $414 $460 Session 1: Legal Skills or Practice Session 2: Ethics or Professional Responsibility Practice, Procedure and the Law of Parliament: Essential Knowledge Litigating Contract Disputes Face to Face Web EARLY BIRD OFFER! * REGISTER AND PAY FOR ANY SEMINAR(S) BY 17 OCTOBER 2014 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD PRICE. 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