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JUNE 2018 CPD PROGRAM

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MELBOURNE, 19 - 21 JUNE 2018NATIONAL, 30 MAY - 27 JUNE 2018

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SESSION 1:LESSONS IN THE CREATION OF LEASES

9.00AM TO 1.15PM 186V03A $480

Chair: Max Cameron, Partner, Minter Ellison; Best Lawyers 2018, Real Property Law

Building a Foundation: Lease Negotiations and Drafting Key Clauses• Exploring the different frameworks of lease negotiations• The art of the compromise• Balancing legal and commercial interests• Key clauses to consider:

- Insurance: what the lease says you must do to comply vs what your insurer will do

- Outgoings: the hidden traps - Indemnities and warranties - Default - After hours costs - Air conditioning: repair and maintenance and down time - Equipment unique to premises - Contamination

Presented by Mark Flynn, Partner, McKean Park Lawyers; Accredited Specialist in Commercial Tenancy Law and Business Law

Important Considerations in the Creation of Leases • How leases are formed• A refresher on repairs and maintenance• Key money• Rental incentives and clawbacks

Presented by Jamie Bedelis, Principal, Bedelis Lawyers;Accredited Specialist in Commercial Tenancy Law

Fitout Delivery Options in Commercial Leasing• Integrated fitouts (ie landlord performed fitout): key advantages

and risks• Non-integrated fitouts (ie tenant performed fitout): benefits and

pitfalls• Applying landlord incentive payments towards the cost of fitout

works

Presented by Nathaniel Popelianski, Partner, Corrs ChambersWestgarth; Best Lawyers 2018, Leasing Law and Real Property Law; Leading Property & Real Estate Lawyer and Leading Leasing Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2017

Latest Leasing Developments and Cases • Recent VCAT and Court decisions• Other developments

Presented by Sam Hopper, Barrister, Owen Dixon Chambers West

SESSION 2:PITFALLS DURING THE LIFE OF A LEASE

2.00PM TO 5.15PM 186V03B $480

Chair: Max Cameron, Partner, Minter Ellison; Best Lawyers 2018, Real Property Law

Assignment of Leases: Issues to Consider• Differences in perspective between landlords and tenants• Issues for tenants where the landlord is assigning the lease• Assignment by tenants: common law and legislation• When is consent unreasonably withheld?• Particular considerations regarding retail shops• When to use a sublease

Presented by Gia Cari, Senior Associate, Arnold Bloch Leibler

Abandoned Goods • Drafting and construing abandonment clauses• Key statutory provisions• Strategies for landlords when dealing with abandoned goods

Presented by Cain McGirr, Partner, Wisewould Mahony

Handling Lease Disputes• Common issues in retail and commercial lease disputes• Issues arising from pre-contractual negotiations• Issues arising from exercising of option• How to minimise the risk of common retail and commercial lease

disputes• How to resolve retail and commercial lease disputes

Presented by David McKenzie, Principal, LMG Lawyers;Accredited Property Law Specialist

Expertise in leasing is an integral part of a successful practice, and we’ve got the practical, in-depth sessions to bolster your skills. This is not a ‘we’ve heard it a thousand times’ conference. From negotiation strategies to fit-out options to dealing with abandoned goods and more, this program will provide the fundamental tools to elevate your practice through hands-on lessons and examples paired with practical strategies and tactics for success.

TUESDAY, 19 JUNE 2018 $8609.00AM TO 5.15PM 186V03

RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL LEASING FUNDAMENTALS

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Chair: Kristine Hanscombe QC, List G Barristers

Statutory Interpretation Free-For-All: When a Statute, Common Law and International Law and do Battle • Statutory interpretation and common law

- The interaction between common law principles of statutory interpretation and statutory rules of interpretation

- The pre-existing common law as an aid to statutory interpretation

• Statutory interpretation in light of common law rights - The principle of legality and the presumption against

infringement of common law rights - Discussion of the various common law rights and key cases

upholding the presumption - Examination of circumstances where the presumption is

rebutted• International law

- Modern trends and the relevance of international law tostatutory interpretation

Presented by Peter Gray QC, List G Barristers

Reading In and Reading Down: Presumptions, Context and the Battle of Intentions • Objective intention versus subjective intention• Limits on the utility of interpreting legislation as beneficial

legislation• How is weight assigned to protection of common law rights?• Jurisdiction to read in or read down

Presented by Dr Laura Hilly, Barrister, List G Barristers

Interpreting Delegated Legislation: Duelling Canons of Construction and Interpretation Principles• How are the canons of construction and standard interpretation

principles applied to delegated or subordinate legislation that isnot drafted by lawyers, and that often contains technical concepts

• Dealing with uncertainty and inconsistency• Construing technical terms• The unusual role of expert evidence on the meaning of

subordinate legislation• The principle of legality and requirements of reasonableness and

proportionality• Consequences of invalidity

Presented by Jim Hartley, Barrister, Young’s List

Interpreting a statute can quickly turn into a convoluted and confused brawl. You may have a statute, the common law and international law all at odds and all taking the fight in different directions. Presumptions, context and intentions can engage in a chaotic clash that only further muddles the battlefield. On top of that different canons of construction and interpretation can be found. Trek through the frenzied battleground with our esteemed panel of experts as your guides who will help you safely arrive at the correct interpretation.

TUESDAY, 19 JUNE 2018 $4802.00PM TO 5.15PM 186V02

STATUTORY INTERPRETATION: LET THE BATTLES BEGIN

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2 CPD units in Professional Skills2 CPD units in Substantive Law

Chair and Opening Address: The Hon Peter Heerey AM QC, Castan Chambers; Former Judge of the Federal Court of Australia

Professional Skills Things You Can and Can’t Do in Tribunals• Stay applications• Collateral review• Claiming privileges• Adopting rules of evidence

Presented by Justin Wheelahan, Barrister, Greens List

Professional Skills Applying the Apprehended Bias Test: A Nuanced and Balanced Approach

Presented by Nicholas Green QC, Howells’ List Barristers and Natalie Blok, Barrister, Howells’ List Barristers

Providing Written Reasons for Administrative Decisions: Common Law and Statutory Requirements• When to provide• What to provide• Tips and traps

Presented by Darren Bruno, Barrister, Foleys List

Recent Cases in Decision Making and Administrative Review Explore recent decisions affecting Administrative Law practice and decision making.

Presented by Bronwyn Weir, Managing Director, Weir Legal and Consulting

Before the proverbial ink dries on an administrative decision the floodgates open for scrutiny and challenges. Ensure any decisions you’re involved with are concrete, defensible and able to withstand scrutiny while avoiding unconscious bias. Leading Queens Counsel and eminent barristers and practitioners will give you a greater understanding of the administrative decision making and review process by examining tribunals, reason writing, bias, and recent cases to help you turn theory into practice.

TUESDAY, 19 JUNE 2018 $4809.00AM TO 1.15PM 186V01

ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION MAKING AND REVIEW

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0.5 CPD units in Professional Skills3.5 CPD units in Substantive Law

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2 CPD units in Professional Skills1 CPD unit in Substantive Law

WILLS, ESTATES AND ADVANCED CARE PLANNING PRACTICUM

AGED CARE AND RETIREMENT VILLAGE LAW SYMPOSIUM

This program is designed to get you up to date on the latest in advance care directives, fine tune your will drafting skills, enhance your understanding of financial wills and estates issues and help you to develop the strategies and knowledge needed to tackle the more complex wills and estates matters. You will have an opportunity to hear from highly experienced practitioners and walk away with advanced skills that you can immediately incorporate into your everyday practice.

These are times of rapid change for aged care providers, retirement villages and residents. From the continuing home care reforms rollout to important new legislation to in-depth legal analysis of the most important legal issues commonly arising today, this program covers it all with 5 practical, information-packed sessions streamlined into one efficiently revelatory morning.

Chair: Mercia Chapman, Senior Legal Counsel – TWS, Equity Trustees Limited

Professional Skills Advance Care Directives and End of Life Care Management: Elder Law and DyingAdvanced care directives are sometimes referred to as a ‘living will.’ If properly drafted, it should contain directions for medical treatment that need to be considered before medical treatment decisions are made for a person. This session looks at the key issues, including:• Advanced care planning: essential planning checklist• What do advance care directives contain? Directions on medical

decisions• Does the advanced care directive have to take a particular form?• When does the advance care directive apply?• Assessing who will make decisions for someone if they cannot• End of life care management: legal and ethical parameters• Spotlight on Victoria’s assisted dying legislation• Case study: which jurisdictions have binding forms and which do

not

Presented by Krista Fitzgerald, Principal, Moores

Professional Skills Mastering Will Drafting• How to ensure the Will gives effect to the testator’s wishes• Drafting legacies, bequests, devises and gifts of residue• Avoiding offensive and scandalous language• Drafting Wills for clients with overseas assets• Selecting an appropriate execution clause

Presented by Ines Kallweit, Principal, Aitken Partners

Financial considerations: SMSF, Super, CGT• Tax treatment of super death benefits• SMSF succession planning• Reversionary pensions• To BDBN or not to BDBN• Contributions: Opportunities and traps• Pensions post transfer balance cap• CGT position post transfer balance cap

Presented by Ross Higgins, Partner - Private Advisory, CharteredTax Adviser, Mills Oakley

Chair: Dr Elizabeth Brophy, Barrister, Greens List Barristers

Professional Skills The Guardianship List at VCAT: Best Practices and Procedures for Success • Applications available within the jurisdiction• Preparing for a hearing: considerations for the applicant and other

parties• Advocating effectively• Navigating issues involving parties with dementia or impaired

capacity

Presented by Deborah Foy, Barrister, Henry Winneke Chambers

Taxation Implications for Aged Care Providers, Retirement Villages and ResidentsExamine some of the most critical and timely taxation issues facing the elder care sector.• Tips on best practices and procedures to avoid taxation pitfalls• Updates on the latest tax developments impacting the industry,

encompassing income tax, GST and state taxes

Presented by Jacci Mandersloot, Director, MC Tax Advisors

Home Care Reforms, New Legislation and What Aged Care Providers and Retirement Villages Need to Know• Home Care Reforms: the legal impact so far, the legal pitfalls that

have arisen and the legal ramifications going forward - Where we’re at and where things are headed: the rollout of the

new legislative regime thus far• Legislative developments and other key issues impacting on

retirement villages, aged care facilities and their residents

Presented by Arthur Koumoukelis, Partner, Dentons

Navigating Security of Tenure Requirements • Security of tenure and balancing health and safety risks• Compliance risks and practical tips when asking residents to

leave or implying they should

When it all Goes Wrong: Legal Risks During a Crisis • Planning for a crisis: policies, preparation and documentation• Identifying legal risks and practical steps to take immediately

when a crisis occurs• When and how to involve third parties and privacy concerns• Resident considerations: what information and documents

residents may seek following an incident and the legal issuestied to that documentation

• Provider considerations: managing reputational risk: privacyissues and the challenges of social media

• Navigating internal and external investigations following anincident

Presented by Julie McStay, Director, Hynes Legal

WEDNESDAY, 20 JUNE 2018 $4809.00AM TO 1.15PM 186V05

WEDNESDAY, 20 JUNE 2018 $4802.00PM TO 5.15PM 186V06


SCHOOL LAW CONFERENCE: LEGAL RISKS AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS


The legal risks facing schools today are real and numerous, and so too are the consequences. If you ignore them, if you fail to manage them effectively, if you allow your school to be overwhelmed by them, then the outcome will be dire for you and your school. Master how to protect all of them from the many legal risks that can, and will, arise at any time.

WEDNESDAY, 20 JUNE 2018 $8609.00AM TO 5.15PM 186V04

A School’s Role in the Family Court Process• What is your role in the family law process following a separation?• What are parenting orders and what do I need to know?• What to do if you suspect there is family violence or become aware

of a family violence order or intervention order• How do you ensure the safety of the children in your school?• What to do if you are served with a court subpoena, or are asked to

give evidence in a family law case• How to ‘manage the lawyers’ if contacted on behalf of a parent• How to manage separated parents when conflict is impacting the

child’s attendance at school• Issues to consider in a family law context with practical examples

Presented by Monica Blizzard, Principal Solicitor, KHQ Lawyers

SESSION 2:REPUTATIONAL RISK AND STUDENT AND STAFF MISCONDUCT

2.00PM TO 5.15PM 186V04B $480

Chair: Jim Laussen, Principal, Overnewton Anglican Community College

Managing Your School’s Reputational Risk During a Crisis• Navigating defamation risk• Privacy and young persons• Communication restrictions in the context of legal proceedings• Name suppression• The challenge of social media in managing reputation• Planning for the crisis: practical steps

Presented by Veronica Scott, Special Counsel, MinterEllison

Dishonesty in the Ranks: Investigating and Responding to Dishonest Staff• What if you discover that an employee failed to disclose something

or made a misrepresentation during their pre-employmentinterview?

• Dealing with staff who continuously call in sick under questionablecircumstances and with problematic medical certificates

• Conducting investigations into possible dishonesty• Disciplinary options and the evidence you’ll need

Presented by Michaela Moloney, Partner, K&L Gates

Students Running Wild Outside of School: When it is Your Problem• When are you obligated to deal with student misconduct occurring

outside of school?• Heard it through the grapevine: rumours, social media scuttlebutt

and when to act• Drugs, alcohol and parties outside of school and their

consequences inside your school• Student health and safety and meeting your duty of care

Presented by Angus Woodward, Youth and School Lawyer, WEstjustice (Werribee Branch)

SESSION 1:PROTECTING STUDENTS AND NAVIGATING THE FAMILY LAW PROCESS

9.00AM TO 1.15PM 186V04A $480

Chair: Dr Vernita Zigouras, Immediate Past President and Chair (Victorian Chapter), ANZELA

Institutional Abuse: Your Responsibilities and the Royal Commission’s Recommendations • How the Courts have defined a school’s duty of care• Does a school’s liability extend to the criminal acts of its

employees? Leading cases on institutional abuse• Eyes, ears and mouth open: your school’s obligations• Messages taken from the Recommendations of the Royal

Commission and Fresh Start• Protective measures: how to feel confident regarding satisfying

your duty of care• Being prepared for potential claims: record keeping, responding to

requests for documentation and other useful tips

Presented by Melissa Scadden, Senior Associate, Justitia Lawyersand Consultants

Working with Police when a Child Discloses Abuse and the Vital Role of Schools• What to do you when a child discloses or you suspect abuse• Immediate responsibilities and obligations• Post-incident procedures• School child protection policies and the family court process• Working with a lawyer for the student• Family group conferences and your school’s important role

Presented by Nadine Udorovic, Partner, Nicholes Family Lawyers

PRACTICAL WORKSHOP

Let’s Talk About the Blind Spots: Risk Management and Child Safe Standard 6Under Child Safe Standard 6, schools are required to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate risk management strategies to ensure child safety in school environments.• Identify risks to students which may arise in the course of

providing educational services, including any blind spots in its current risk management plan

• Analyse and evaluate the likelihood and potential consequences Implement mechanisms to control risks to students

• Monitor ongoing risks and the sufficiency of existing risk controls

Presented by Nicholas Duggal, Partner and Elizabeth Aitken, Senior Associate, Moray & Agnew

The Nexus Between School and Family Law• Navigating difficult family issues involving blended families• Parental responsibility• Time between parents and children after separation

Presented by Rebecca Dahl, Senior Associate, Nicholes FamilyLawyers

5th Annual


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3 CPD units in Professional Skills

If you want to master the intricacies of civil practice and procedure and refine your litigation skills, then who better to learn from than those working at the coalface of litigation practice. Join an ensemble of experienced barristers and litigators who have between them litigated countless matters as they share their firsthand insights, strategies and tips for elevating your litigation skills and giving you the edge you need in your next matter.

THURSDAY, 21 JUNE 2018 $4802.00PM TO 5.15PM 186V09

CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE PRACTICUM

Chair: David Bailey, Barrister, Greens List Barristers; co-author, Civil Procedure Victoria, Lexis Nexis

Tips for Court Appearances: The Edge You Need• Knowing your case• Witness statements• Opening submissions• Witness examination• Closing submissions• Dealing with self-represented litigants

Presented by Christie M Jones, Barrister, Greens List Barristers

Interlocutory Applications: Strategies for Solving ProblemsExamine the ins and outs of practice and procedure for interlocutory applications, including strategies to consider, best practices to be efficient and effective, and the pitfalls to avoid that are often overlooked.

Presented by John K Arthur, Barrister, Svenson Barristers; co-author, Civil Procedure Victoria, Lexis Nexis

Offers of Compromise: Striking Fear into Your OpponentsMaster the subtleties and strategies behind offers of compromise that you can leverage to gain a favorable outcome for your client through real world examples, practical tips and what you should and should not do in order to ensure success.

Presented by Mark Harrick, Principal, Harrick Lawyers

Private Mediation: Failing to Prepare = Preparing to Fail • Preparation for the mediation

- Client management and setting realistic expectations - Preparing for factual and legal arguments from the other side - Creating a detailed chronology so you’re on top of all of the

essential facts and evidence• Leveraging your preparation for a successful outcome

- General strategy and negotiation - Commercial and practical considerations - Formalising the outcomes

Presented by Rod Saunders, Nationally Accredited Mediator,Greens List Barristers

ATTEND AND EARN 4

2 CPD units in Professional Skills2 CPD units in Substantive Law

Chair: Ray Ternes, Barrister, Owen Dixon Chambers West

Professional Skills Preparation of Psychiatric Injury Cases• The importance of getting an accurate history before issuing

proceedings• Obtaining all clinical records as early as possible• Pleadings• Discovery (including accessing texts and other forms of electronic

evidence)• Lay witnesses and briefing experts• Utilising social media and other forms of non-medical evidence• Knowledge of DSM-5

Presented by Nicholas Horner, Barrister, Lennon’s List

Psychological Injury and Workplace Bullying/Harassment Claims: One Action or Many? • Separating out causes of action for psychological injury,

workplace bullying and harassment• The jurisdictional issues in these type of claims• Evaluating the statutory and common law remedies• Strategies in bringing multiple claims or just one action:

advantages and disadvantages• Case examples

Presented by Glenn Worth, Barrister, Greens List Barristers

THE MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE

Professional Skills Neuropsychology in Medico-Legal Settings: The Impact on Psychiatric Injury Claims• What is neuropsychology and how does it differ from clinical

psychology and psychiatry?• When to use a neuropsychologist in a psychiatric injury claim:

What information can we provide to you?• The neuropsychological assessment and process• Assessment of feigning or suboptimal effort• Some insider knowledge: psychiatric injuries and the impact of

culture, education, and/or trauma

Presented by Dr Judy Tang, Clinic Director, and Head Clinical Neuropsychologist

Psychiatric Injury Litigation Update• Recent developments in the law of duty of care regarding

psychiatric injury• Recent developments in statutory benefits context for psychiatric

injury including case studies in the Magistrates Court

Presented by Campbell Hangay, Barrister, Lennon’s List

There are many pieces to the psychiatric injury puzzle. We help you assemble all the pieces into a picture of success for your clients including the latest cases and trends, the interplay between psychological injury, bullying and harassment claims and the strategy behind effectively preparing a psychiatric injury case. And then you have the critical evidentiary elements, including social media, medical evidence, and how neuropsychology fits into the puzzle.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 2018 $4809.00AM TO 1.15PM 186V08

PSYCHIATRIC INJURY ROUNDUP


4 CPD/CPE units in Substantive Law3 CPD/CPE units in Professional Skills

SESSION 1:TRADE MARK DISPUTE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

9.00AM TO 1.15PM 186V07A $480

Chair: Michelle Dowdle, Special Counsel, Sladen

Professional Skills Trade Mark Dispute Drafting Tips• Best practices in drafting pleadings• Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court Rules• Observations on the solicitor’s letter of a general nature including

examples

Presented by Peter Booth, Barrister, Aickin Chambers

Professional Skills Practice and Procedure in Oppositions: Evidentiary Difficulties in Establishing Trade Mark Ownership, Use and Intention to Use• Minimising the impact of human fallibility and the passage of time• Offsetting credibility concerns• Avoiding the dangers of Jones v Dunkel inferences• Recent examples, including: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd v

Evergreen Television Pty Ltd [2017]

Presented by Ryan Maguire, Barrister, Castan Chambers

Professional Skills Practice and Procedure in the Federal Circuit Court It has been five years since the Federal Circuit Court was conferred jurisdiction on matters arising under the Trade Marks Act 1995. Explore the impact thus far, how these matters have been going, and gain insights from the frontline by examining recent case studies.

Presented by Siobhan Ryan, Barrister, List G Barristers, Recommended Intellectual Property Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2017

Trade Mark Legislation and Case Update• Potential procedural implications of the Productivity Commission’s

report and the IP Laws Amendment Bill and Regulations, includinggrace period for non-use

• Amendments to Statement of Grounds and Particulars• Analysis of recent oppositions before the Australian Trade Marks

Office and court decisions

Presented by Carly Mansell, Senior Associate, Davies CollisonCave

SESSION 2:COMMERCIALISATION OF TRADE MARKS

2.00PM TO 5.15PM 186V07B $480

Chair: Joanna Lawrence, Counsel, Ashurst

Infringement and the Internet • Infringing domain names• Use of deceptive signs on websites• Offshore targeting• Keywords and metatags

Presented by Warwick Rothnie, Barrister, List A Barristers,Recommended Intellectual Property Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide, 2017

Globalisation of Trade Marks • Parallel imports• Division of trade mark ownership rights around the globe• The impact of globalisation on trade mark rights

Presented by Melissa Marcus, Barrister, Aickin Chambers andKerryn Underwood, Special Counsel, King & Wood Mallesons

Commercialisation and Branding Strategies with Consideration of Recent Court Decisions• Commercialisation and the effect of conflict with other marks• Decision points throughout the life of a trade mark• Anchorage Capital Partners v ACPA, realestate.com, F1

Presented by Martin Earley, Director, Baxter Patent and TradeMark Attorneys

Between recent and upcoming legislative changes, an always evolving trade marks sector, and ever increasing globalisation, there’s never a dull moment for trade mark specialists who want to ensure they’re at the top of their game. Get up to date on the latest developments in the area, refine your practice and procedure skills in trade mark disputes and gain valuable insights into commercialisation issues that will be at the top of your client’s mind.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 2018 $8609.00AM TO 5.15PM 186V07

TRADE MARKS CONFERENCE: PRACTICE, PROCEDURE AND COMMERCIALISATION

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The Native Title Act Reform Package looks to shake up the area with the first comprehensive set of reforms since 1998. The 60 proposed amendments could drastically alter the area and your practice. Analyse the proposed reforms, recent developments in the area and the latest cases from all angles while hearing from Ministers, the NNTT and its former President, the mining sector and esteemed native title barristers, lawyers and experts.

NATIVE TITLE LAW CONFERENCE

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Chair: The Hon. Ian Viner AO QC, Quarry Chambers

SESSION 1: NATIVE TITLE REFORM AND LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

9.00AM - 1.15PM 186W08A $480

SESSION 2: NATIVE TITLE: STAKEHOLDER AND ETHICAL ISSUES

2.00PM - 5.15PM 186W08B $480

Keynote Address

Presented by Hon Ben Wyatt MLA, Treasurer; Minister for Finance; Energy; Aboriginal Affairs; subject to Parliament obligations

Gain an informative update on recent developments and issues in native title, including comments on the future of native title. Presented by Helen Shurven, Member, National Native Title Tribunal

INSIGHTS FROM THE NATIONAL NATIVE TITLETRIBUNAL: A CHANGING OF THE GUARD

Native Title Act Reform Where have we been, how have we got here, and where are we going? A summary of the history of native title and reform in Australia, past calls for reform, and the Attorney-General’s current proposals. Presented by Andrew Gay, Partner, Ashurst

Q&A reflecting on current changes to the Native Title sector and proposed reform. Presented by Andrew Gay, Partner, Ashurst and Helen Shurven, Member, National Native Title Tribunal

Q&A: RECENT DEVELOPMENTSAND THE ROAD AHEAD

What’s the Price of Transparency in Native Title? ILUAs post McGlade· Why are ILUAs failing to deliver for Traditional Owners?· What can be done to improve the implementation of ILUA

obligations?· What legislative changes are being proposed?· The effect on ILUAs of the McGlade decision Presented by Franklin Gaffney, Special Counsel, Lavan and GregMcIntyre SC, John Toohey Chambers

Native Title Case Update· Charles v Sheffield Resources Limited (Full Federal Court): when

does the obligation to negotiate in good faith apply?· BHP Billiton v KN (Tjiwarl) (Full Federal Court): non-compliance with

procedural requirements, and when s 47B applies· Griffiths (High Court): test case on native title compensation· Manado (Bindunbur) v WA: competing native title claims in the

Kimberley (including James Price Point) Presented by Stephen Wright SC, Francis Burt Chambers

Keynote Address

Presented by The Hon. Michael Mischin MLC, Shadow Attorney General, Minister for Commerce, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council; subject to Parliament obligations

NATIONAL PROGRAMS WEBCAST LIVE TO YOU ALSO AVAILABLE AS RECORDINGS

1 CPD unit in Ethics and Professional Responsibility6 CPD units in Substantive Law

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THURSDAY, 21 JUNE 2018 $8609.00AM TO 5.15PM (LIVE FROM WA) 186W08

Ethics and Professional Responsibility Native Title Lawyers: Who Cares? · Lawyering at the interface of two cultures· Approaches to ethical reasoning in legal practice· Applicability to native title of:· The adversarial advocate· The responsible lawyer· The moral activist· The relational lawyer (ethics of care)· A specific code of ethics for native title lawyers and/or specialist

native title accreditation? Presented by Raelene Webb QC, Former President, National Native Title Tribunal

The Mining Company Perspective· What happens once the ink is dry? A journey in agreement making

and implementation· Managing the transition from negotiation to implementation· Bringing the agreement to life: more than words on a page· Lessons learnt from 20+ years of agreement making· Measuring success Presented by Kate Wilson, Principal Advisor Communities & SocialPerformance Australia, Rio Tinto

Native Title Trusts and Future Funds: A0 Native Title Wealth JourneyWe discuss the wealth journey of Aboriginal groups.· What place do Future Funds play in the journey of native title

groups?· How are they established?· How are Future Funds governed?· How can the wealth generated from a Future Fund be used in the

overall economic development of Aboriginal Groups Presented by Pamela Kaye, Senior Trust Manager, Native Title, Perpetual

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6 CPD/CPE units in Substantive Law1 CPD/CPE unit in Mandatory Ethics or Professional Conduct

For the 9th year running this conference brings together eminent legal minds, including our keynote speaker straight from Hong Kong plus the renowned Edward Heerey QC and Assistant Commissioner of Patents from IPONZ to offer an in-depth trade mark update and an analysis of trade mark use. Plus you can earn your mandatory ethics unit whilst hearing about the NEW Code of Conduct.

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SESSION 1: TRADE MARKS UPDATE

9.00AM TO 12.15PM 185N02A $480

Chair: Sean McManis, Principal, Shelston IP

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Protection of IP in China: Commercial Relationships• Registration and protection of IP for doing business in

China• Recent developments impacting manufacturing and

distribution relationships• Practical suggestions for addressing OEM manufacturing

risks in trade mark piracy contexts• ‘Must haves’ in commercial agreements

Presented by Dan Plane, Director, SIPSDan Plane is an attorney admitted in both Hong Kong and Australia, based in Hong Kong and serving on the International Trademark Association’s Anti-Counterfeiting Committee.

Trade Mark Update and Developments• Substantial identity: A lower threshold?• Ownership problems at and after the application date• Deceptive similarity: Divergent results?

Presented by Edward Heerey QC, Nigel Bowen Chambers

‘Hidden’ Online Use of Trade Marks in Metadata and Google Adwords• Discussion of Accor Australia & New Zealand Hospitality Pty Ltd v

Liv Pty Ltd• Insights when dealing with online infringements• Advising clients regarding online use of competitors’ marks

Presented by Miriam Zanker, Principal, Davies Collison Cave Law

Remedies and Trade Mark Procedural Update• The Winnebago decision and damages based on the user principle• Scope of application of the principle and recent decisions• Latest assessment of the implications of the Raising the Bar

reforms in practice• Update on oppositions and court proceedings procedures

Presented by Odette Gourley, Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth

SESSION 2:ETHICS FOR PATENT AND TRADE MARK ATTORNEYS

12.15PM TO 1.15PM 185N02B $155

Chair: Simon Kneebone, Partner, Banki Haddock Fiora

The New Code of Conduct for Trans-Tasman Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys 2018 (Code of Conduct 2018): Applying the Code• Understanding the New Code of Conduct 2018• Applying it to some common areas of complaint

Katrina Howard SC, 9 Selborne Chambers; Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal Anthony Alder, Founder, Alder IP; Board Member, Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board Carl Harrap, Principal, FPA Patent Attorneys; Board Member, Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board

SESSION 3: PATENTS UPDATE

2.00PM TO 5.15PM 185N02C $480

Chair: Dr Malcolm Engel, Special Counsel, Adams Pluck

An Overview of Support Requirements, Amendments and Recent Hearing Office Decisions under the NZ Patents Act

Presented by Mark Pritchard, Senior Advisor, Patent Practice, Assistant Commissioner Patents, Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand

Best Method: Omission or Insufficient Examine the latest on ‘Best Method’ requirement in Australia and in other jurisdictions, recent case law in Australia and gain useful drafting tips to avoid problems after grant.

Presented by Joe Seisdedos, Principal, IP Solved

Wulff’s Annual Globalisation and International Developments in Patents• Current developments in the US, China and Europe• Brief ‘highlights’ from other major jurisdictions• Drafting an ‘omnibus’ International Patent Application• Productivity Commission ramifications

Presented by Robert Wulff, Principal, Griffith Hack

Opposition Evidence and Procedural Update Since ‘Raising the Bar’• Oppositions versus court proceedings: pros and cons• Opposition evidence: factual vs advocating drafting traps• Importance of securing a good expert• Resurfacing evidence on appeal• Latest procedural developments in the courts including preliminary

discovery and injunctions

Presented by Odette Gourley, Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth

WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2018 $8609.00AM TO 5.15PM (LIVE FROM NSW) 185N02

TRADE MARKS AND PATENTS CONFERENCE

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THURSDAY, 7 JUNE 2018 $8609.00AM TO 5.15PM (LIVE FROM VIC) 186N04

FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE: PRACTICE AT THE CUTTING EDGE


Take this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from three esteemed Family Court Judges and a panel of leading experts in the field who will cover the hottest and most important issues for family law specialists.


SESSION 1: HOT TOPICS IN FAMILY LAW

9.00AM TO 1.15PM 186N04A $480

Chair: Glenn Thompson OAM, Partner, Newnhams Solicitors; Accredited Specialist in Family Law

OPENING ADDRESS: VIEW FROM THE BENCH

Opportunities to Invoke the Accrued Jurisdiction of the Family Court

Presented by The Honourable Justice Robert McClelland, Judge of the Family Court of Australia

Family Law and the Older Generation • ‘Grey’ divorce• Family disputes over aged care needs, decision making within the

family and elder mediation • Guardianship and substituted decision making• Elder abuse: typical scenarios and legal responses• Unconscious bias in the legal system• Protecting the rights of older Australians

Presented by Catherine Henry, Principal, and Alan Wright,Special Counsel and Accredited Specialist in Family Law, Catherine Henry Lawyers

Domestic Violence: Intimate Terrorism • The role of the courts in family violence prevention and advising

clients on what the court can and cannot do• Family violence in property settlement entitlements• Do gender based attitudes need to be challenged by Family Law

specialists?• LGBTIQ: systemic violence and reluctance to seek help• When should you refer a client to a therapist?• The NSW Police Force’s investigation of and response to

domestic violence; enforcing ADVOs

Panellists:Dr Martha Barnett, Barrister, Culwulla Chambers, Nicole Armstrong Lourenco, Managing Director, Family Therapist, Counsellor and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, The Relationship Practice NSW Sean McDermott, NSW Police Inspector, Manager – Domestic and Family Violence Unit

INSIGHTS FROM THE BENCH

Recent Developments and Changes in Family Law

Presented by The Honourable Justice William Alstergren, Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Deputy Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia

Interim Financial Applications• When to apply• Related Financial Applications• Interim costs; interim spousal maintenance

Presented by Lynette Judge, Barrister, Lachlan MacquarieChambers

SESSION 2: MODERN FAMILY LAW PRACTICE

2.00PM TO 5.15PM 186N04B $480

CHAIR AND OPENING ADDRESS:

THE JUDGE’S PERSPECTIVE

Opening Address: Stanford, Short Marriages and Marriage Like Relationships • Short marriages• Marriage like relationships

Presented by The Honourable Grant Riethmuller, Judge ofthe Federal Circuit Court of Australia

The LGBTIQ Community, Family Law and the Courts Examine the latest cases, trends and developments involving LGBTIQ issues related to family law.

Presented by Melissa Gillies SC, Culwulla Chambers

Practice and Procedure in the Modern, Overworked Court System • The Australian Law Commission’s review of the Family Law Act• Appointment of Attorney General Christian Porter to focus on

Family Law• Is the Court System failing to bring justice in a timely manner?• Court delays and the psychological effects on parties and children

in domestic violence situations• Arbitrations and mediations and cost efficiencies• Procedural and other possible changes to the constitution of the

Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court

Presented by Michael Paul, Special Counsel, Mills Oakley:Accredited Specialist in Family Law

When Three’s a Crowd: Monies Owing to Third Parties Post-Separation• Common and complex situations involving monies owing to third

parties: friends, family, the tax office and commercial creditors• Considerations under the accrued jurisdiction and Parts VIII &

VIIIAB of the FLA: putting the pieces together• The use and misuse of indemnities

Presented by Paul Lewis, Principal , Sexton Family Law;Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Dispute Resolution


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Several of Australia’s leading migration lawyers and accredited specialists will guide you through the latest legal developments in migration law practice. Examine the key topics impacting the area right now, including the new TSS Visa, the significant changes to the Employer Sponsored Resident Visa, and a timely and relevant examination of recent cases that affect your everyday practice. This is an opportunity to upskill and hear from the experts all while workshopping potential issues with peers. Walk away with practical tips to stay competitive and ahead of the curve.

Permanent Employer Sponsored Skilled Visa • The transition and significant changes introduced to the permanent

employer sponsored skilled visa program• An overview of the changes introduced to the Employer Nomination

Scheme• The implications of transition from a temporary employer sponsored

visa to permanent employer sponsored visa• The potential issues faced by these new changes

Presented by Rola Hijwel, Principal Solicitor, Hijwel Migration Lawyers; Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law

AAT and Federal Court Case Update Explore recent employment decisions affecting immigration practice including under-payment of staff, sanctions and failure to comply with obligations to the Department of Home Affairs (formerly the Department of immigration).

Presented by David Prince, Principal Solicitor, Kinslor Prince Lawyers; Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law; Member of the NSW Specialist Accreditation Immigration Law Advisory Committee

Chair: Rita Chowdhury, Principal Integrate Legal Pty Ltd; Fellow of the Migration Institute of Australia; Executive Committee Member of the Law Council of Australia’s Migration Law Committee

THURSDAY, 7 JUNE 20182.00PM - 5.15PM (LIVE FROM NSW) 186N06

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Presented by Cherie Wright, Special Counsel, Fragoman Worldwide; Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law; Member of the NSW Specialist Accreditation Immigration Law Advisory Committee

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Chair: Ben Coogan, Partner, Thomson Geer; Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2017

TRADE MARK LICENSING AND

COMMERCIALISATION WORKSHOP

Trade Mark Licensing• When is a licence required?• Fundamentals of a trade mark licence• Dealing with registered and unregistered trade marks• Key licence terms and commercial considerations• Dealing with other brand resources: domain names and social

media• Common problems with licensing agreement: major clauses

mistakes

Trade Mark Co-Existence Agreements• Contrasting a co-existence agreement with a licence• Identifying objectives and guiding principles• Key terms regulating registration and use• Dealing with the unknown: providing certainty for the future• Alternatives to a co-existence agreement: advantages and

disadvantages

Presented by Cameron Gascoyne, Partner, Clayton Utz;Recommended Intellectual Property and TMT Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2017

PATENT LICENSING AND COMMERCIALISATION WORKSHOP

Patent Licensing for Commercialisation• Licensing essentials: terminology, types and benefits of

licensing• Preparing to license• Anatomy of a licence agreement• Special considerations• Licensor vs licensee wish list• Managing the licensing process• Examples of poor drafting

Licensing to Resolve a Patent Dispute• How and when this occurs• What the parties are trying to achieve• Competition law implications• Practical issues of licensing in a dispute context

Presented by Rachel Sciascia, Partner, Gadens; Rising Starand Recommended Intellectual Property Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2016

This unique workshop will review the strategies to consider when negotiating, drafting, and finalising an IP commercialisation or licensing arrangement. The in-depth presentations will cover the key areas your clients will expect you to excel at, including trade mark licencing, co-existence agreements, patent licencing and resolving patent disputes. Examine the fundamentals of these arrangements all the way through to the tricky issues your clients will bring to you expecting answers and results.

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Chair: David Logan QC, Wilberforce Chambers

Recent Case Update on s41 Distinctiveness or Capacity to Distinguish • Primary Health Care: Primary Health Care Limited v

Commonwealth of Australia• Chartered: Surveyors Board Of Queensland v Royal Institution of

Chartered Surveyors• Centrefold: Metro Business Centre Pty Ltd v Centrefold

Entertainment Pty Ltd• Silver Service: Silver Top Taxi Service Pty Ltd v Taxi’s Combined

Services Pty Ltd

Presented by Andrew Musgrave, Barrister, Queensland Bar

Dealing with Trade Mark Ownership• Oppositions based on s58: Pham Global Pty Ltd v Insight Clinical

Imaging• Can filing an application in the name of the wrong person be

cured?• Constructive trusts and trade mark ownership

Presented by Kellie Stonier, Principal, Griffith Hack; LeadingIntellectual Property Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2017; Leading IP Professional Under Enforcement & Litigation, The World Trademark Review 2018

Dealing with Infringement and Misuse of Trade Marks on Social Media and Online• Dealing with infringement on Google, Adwords, iTunes, Twitter• How to deal with infringers who are out of the jurisdiction• Use of auDRP and UDRP• The seven successful steps• Case study: the recent Titan case

Presented by John Swinson, Partner and Rebecca Slater, SeniorAssociate, King & Wood Mallesons

Preparing Opposition Evidence: Practical Tips for Practitioners in Contemplation of Appeal• Strategic implications of the onus of proof• Why the rules of evidence matter (even in the TMO)• Fixing evidentiary problems on appeal (and other problems)

Presented by Ben Gardiner, Barrister, Queensland Bar

Current Trends and Decisions in Patents in Australia• New s40 Support Provisions: Support and Clear Enough –

s40(3b); how have they been interpreted?• Aftermath of Myriad: Where do we stand with biotech, software

and business methods?• Government developments following the Productivity

Commission’s recommendations to abolish innovation patents

Presented by Alistair Smith, Principal, Patent Attorney, DaviesCollison Cave

Gain 4 CPE hours from leading patent, trade mark and IP practitioners in Queensland covering the key areas you need to know about to stay competitive. Spread out over 5 dense, information-packed and practical sessions, you’ll be able to position yourself on the cutting edge with in-depth knowledge and skills covering the latest trade mark and patent cases, new legislation, current trends trends and best practices and procedures in the trade marks and patents sector.

WEDNESDAY, 20 JUNE 2018 $4802.00PM TO 5.15PM (LIVE FROM QLD) 186Q02

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSING AND COMMERCIALISATION: A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP

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WEDNESDAY, 20 JUNE 2018 $4809.00AM TO 1.15PM (LIVE FROM QLD) 186Q01

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Chair: Melissa Davies, Legal Counsel, Lucas Total Contract Solutions

Unfair Contracts and Consumer Law Update • Case law regarding application of unfair contracts law to small

business contracts• Update on ACCC consumer law enforcement action and priorities• Upcoming amendments to the Australian Consumer Law

Presented by Josh Simons, Partner, Thomson Geer Lawyers;Deputy Chair, Law Council of Australia Competition and Consumer Law Committee; Best Lawyers 2018, Competition Law

Security of Payments Legislation: The Latest • A background to statutory adjudication• Important considerations under the Act• Recent decisions including latest outcomes in the High Court:

implications

Presented by Richard Ross-Smith, Barrister, Anthony MasonChambers; Recommended Construction Barrister, Doyle’s Guide 2018; Recommended Insolvency & Restructuring and Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Barrister, Doyle’s Guide 2017

Insolvency Update: The Recent ‘Safe Harbour’ and ‘Ipso Facto Rights’ Reforms, and Proposed One Year Bankruptcy Terms • Overview of the key changes• Scope of the ‘safe harbour’ protection: elements to be satisfied• Key matters for directors to consider when seeking to take

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proposed Bankruptcy Act reforms• Grey areas, and practical issues or difficulties arising with the

reforms

Presented by Arnie Narayan, Principal, Travancore Legal andAdvisory

Partnership Disputes: An Update and Practical Insights By working through recent case law examples, this session will analyse the fundamentals of partnership disputes and dissolutions. Gain practical insights into what happens, the consequences and potential resolutions.

Presented by David Riggall, Barrister, Anthony Mason Chambers

With significant developments happening in consumer law, security of payments legislation and insolvency reforms, staying at the forefront of your practice means that must keep up to date on the implications of these issues. This one convenient afternoon will see you up to speed.

THURSDAY, 28 JUNE 2018 $4802.00PM TO 5.15PM (LIVE FROM SA) 186S05

COMMERCIAL LAW UPDATE

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1 CPD unit in Ethics and Professional Responsibility1 CPD unit in Practice Management and Business Skills1 CPD unit in Professional Skills

Chair: Kymberley Lawrence, Partner, MinterEllison

Practice Management and Business Skills Mental Health Issues in the Workplace: Staff Management and HR• Lawyers’ duties in dealing with their own mental health issues• ‘Difficult conversations’• Managing health and safety, attendance and performance• Obligations of managers and employers, and risk management• Your questions!

Presented by Jarrad Parker, Senior Adviser, Workplace Relations,AI Group

Professional Skills Know Your Client: How to be a More Valuable Adviser Build your reputation and become the go-to lawyer in your field. Strengthen client relationships and prevent client dissatisfaction. Make your clients happy to pay your bill!All of this and more is possible by learning more about your client and focusing on their needs. Explore useful strategies for doing so while becoming a more effective, efficient, and valued adviser.

Presented by Shelley Dunstone, Principal, Legal Circles

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Ethics and Professional Responsibility Topical Conduct, Disciplinary Decisions and TrendsThe Commissioner will review recent decisions in disciplinary proceedings in both the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal and the Supreme Court. He will also examine other types of conduct that most commonly lead to complaints.

Presented by Greg May, Commissioner, Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner

“If you’re going through hell, keep going” – Winston Churchill

As a lawyer you know that ethical perils are inevitable and stress is ‘part of the job,’ however when mental health takes a backseat to profit, ethical hazards stretch you to your limits, and bills are piling up, how do you push through? The topics in this program have been specifically selected to address everyday issues in a way that is practical, current and relevant to building a successful practice that’s not at the expense of your mental health and wellbeing, all while providing you with your CPD required units.

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WEDNESDAY, 27 JUNE 2018 $4802.00PM TO 5.15PM (LIVE FROM SA) 186S03


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Wills, Estates and Advanced Care Planning Practicum 186V06 $395 $480

8th Annual Trade Marks Conference: Practice, Procedure and Commercialisation 186V07 $760 $860

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Migration Law: Keeping Pace with the Changes 186N06 $395 $480

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