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3The legal risks facing schools today are real and numerous, and so too are the consequences. Master how to protect all of them from the many legal risks that can, and will, arise at any time.

SCHOOL LAW CONFERENCE: LEGAL RISKS AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 20189.00AM – 5.15PM

$860185N01

Workplace Bullying: The New Black!• Understanding the Fair Work Act bullying jurisdiction: Is your

school covered?• What is, and what isn’t, bullying• What are the consequences? • Managing legitimate complaints versus managing difficult people• Case examples and practical tips Presented by Amber Sharp, Workplace Relations Partner, Bartier Perry

Waivers, Disclaimers, Indemnities and Insurance: When Your School is off the Hook and When it’s not• When do waivers and disclaimers work and how far can they get

you?• Tips for drafting legally effective permission slips and pitfalls to avoid• Indemnities and when another party can shoulder the risk and blame• How insurance fits in: understanding your school’s coverage Presented by Steven Flanigan, Barrister, Second Floor Wentworth Chambers

Workplace Health and Safety Law: The Latest Cases and IssuesExplore recent workplace health and safety decisions, trends and developments that could have a significant impact on your school, including case studies and analysis of public liability risks, duty of care, offences and penalties and more.

Presented by Ian Bennett, Senior Associate, Sparke Helmore Lawyers

Chair: Beth Ellerman, Business Manager, Illawarra Christian School

The Lifecycle of a Divorce: From Separation to Court Orders and how Your School Fits in • Dealing with situations involving hostile, feuding parents where no

legal proceedings have begun• What to do when there are informal arrangements but no court orders• How interim orders from the court affects your duties and obligations• What happens when a DVO or AVO is put into place?• When a final court order is set and a parenting arrangement is set:

your duties and how to deal with divorced parents who are still in conflict at school events or otherwise

Presented by Susan Warda, Partner, Mills Oakley; Accredited Specialist in Family Law

1 Student, 2 Parents, 1 Step-Parent, 3 Grandparents, 2 Carers and They’re all Demanding Something Different from You: What Now? • Navigating difficult family issues involving blended families• To whom do you owe a duty?• How can you figure out who’s legally entitled to make decisions for a

student?• Where does family law fit in and what is the court’s role?• Tips for handling tricky situations, challenging personalities and hostile

environments Presented by Michael Waterhouse, General Counsel, NSW Department of Education

Grooming: What You Need to Know • The legal elements of grooming: from overtly inappropriate conduct to

behaviour that’s more difficult to identify that builds over time• Steps to take when an allegation is made: managing the process from

beginning to end• When and how to involve police: your duties, what the police will do,

and how to best work with them• How to manage the fallout when allegations become public, whether

proven or not Presented by Jane Thorpe, Executive Director, Employee Performance and Conduct, NSW Department of Education

Institutional Abuse: Your Responsibilities and the Royal Commission’s Recommendations • How the Courts have defined a school’s duty of care to its students• 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 under the law• Messages to be taken from the Recommendations of the Royal

Commission and Fresh Start• Protective measures: how schools can feel confident that they are

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

requests for documentation and other useful tips Presented by Amanda Ryding, Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers

SESSION 1: PARENTAL PROBLEMS AND STUDENT PROTECTION

9.00AM - 1.15PM 185N01A $480

SESSION 2: MANAGING STAFF MISCONDUCT, SAFETY AND RISK

2.00PM - 5.15PM 185N01B $480

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Chair: Bev West, Head of Senior School, Kinross Wolaroi School

HOW-TO GUIDE AND CHECKLIST Implementing Risk Management: The Policies, Procedures and Work Practices You Need This practical session will provide a how-to guide for implementing risk management at your school. It will cover: • How risk standards apply to your school • How to systemically identify, analyse and address risks in your

school• A checklist of key risk management principles to protect your

students, staff and school• Building a compliance framework, monitoring compliance

performance, managing breaches and record keeping Presented by James Field, Managing Director, CompliSpace

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6 CPD/CPE units in Legal Knowledge1 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

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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, SIPS Dan 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 185N02

TRADE MARKS AND PATENTS CONFERENCE

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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 dealing with abandoned goods to handling rectification of a lease and more, this program provides the fundamental tools to elevate your practice through hands-on lessons and examples paired with practical strategies and tactics for success.

RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL LEASING FUNDAMENTALS

WEDNESDAY, 6 JUNE 20189.00AM – 5.15PM 186N01

Rectification of Leases • Rectification of leases for common mistake and unilateral mistake• Examples of ‘sharp practice’ which may entitle a party to unilateral

rectification • Rectification as a matter of contractual interpretation• Recent decisions, including the use of ‘and’ and ‘or’ Presented by Bede Haines, Special Counsel – Litigation, Holding Redlich

Terminating Leases• Termination of a lease for default• Relief against forfeiture: rights of tenants and sub-tenants• Disclaimer of leases following an insolvency event: issues for

landlords and tenants Presented by Alicia Albury, Partner and Angela Tao, Senior Associate, Maddocks

Recent Decisions • Recent retail leasing cases in the Tribunal and the Supreme Court• Addressing changes with the Law Society Lease Presented by Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth; Recommended Leasing Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2017; Best Lawyers 2018, Real Property Law

Chair: Rob Schneider, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Chair: Rob Schneider, Partner, HWL Ebsworth

Maintenance, Make Good and Fit Out Obligations• Drafting documents: tips and traps• Fixtures, fittings and tenant’s fixtures• Impact of make good on rent review• Retail leases Presented by Andrew Flannery, Partner, DibbsBarker; Best Lawyers 2018, Real Property Law

Options and Leases • How they work• Conditions on exercise of an option• Traps and pitfalls Presented by Jennifer Andrews, Partner, Dentons; Best Lawyers 2018, Leasing Law, Real Property Law; Recommended Leasing Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2017

Assignment of Lease: Issues to Consider and Pitfalls to Avoid• What are the normal procedures and issues to consider?• The consent of the landlord and other conditions precedent• Incentives and other ancillary rights: how to deal with these effectively• The position of the parties after assignment and issues to consider• Release of old tenant indemnity upon assignment Presented by Eva Oraham, Special Counsel and Gabrielle Bleakley, Lawyer, Clayton Utz

Abandoned Goods • Drafting and construing abandonment clauses• Key statutory provisions• Strategies for landlords when dealing with abandoned goods Presented by Jared Bennett, Barrister, 3 Wentworth Chambers

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WILLS AND ESTATES MASTERCLASS: ELEVATING YOUR PRACTICE

This session provides you with practical guidance on your wills and estates practice. The first part of the seminar examines testamentary trusts and critical financial aspects in estate planning and the second part dives into client management skills and key updates on family provision claims.

Mastering Testamentary Trusts• Why use testamentary discretionary trusts?• Advantages and disadvantages• The form of trust to adopt• Income tax and stamp duty issues• How the courts have approached testamentary discretionary trusts Presented by Ken Schurgott, Solicitor–Director, Schurgott & Co Lawyers

Financial Considerations in Wills and Estate Planning Explore some of the more complex financial issues arising in wills and estate planning that must be handled correctly to avoid serious negative consequences for your client and your practice. Presented by Lisa To, Partner, Bartier Perry

Family Provision Claims: Lessons from Recent Cases• Extension of time to bring proceedings• Eligible persons• The concepts of moral duty and community standards• What constitutes adequate provision?• Costs Presented by Dr Juliet Lucy, Barrister, Tenth Floor Chambers

Chair: Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d’Apice Lawyers; Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law

WEDNESDAY, 6 JUNE 20189.00AM - 1.15PM

$480186N02

ELDER ABUSE LEGAL SYMPOSIUM

The issue of elder abuse is becoming a more prevalent part of many legal practices, impacting wills and estates lawyers, family law practitioners, elder law specialists and more. With an aging population and greater awareness and scrutiny of elder abuse, it’s critical that lawyers are on top of the latest developments in this increasingly important area of law. Examine some of the most important updates in elder abuse along with best practices and procedures for working in the area while being guided by a diverse panel of legal and medical experts.

Estrangement, Disentitling Conduct, Family Provision Applications and the Elderly• Principles revisited • Current approach and trends• Legislation and case law update Presented by Kim Boettcher, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers

Professional Skills Financial Elder Abuse: Identifying, Responding and the Aftermath• Warning signs and how to respond when elder abuse is suspected• Methods to identify financial elder abuse Presented by Pam Suttor, Principal, L Rundle & Co; Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law; Chair, Law Society of NSW Elder Law & Succession Committee

Chair: Martin Gorrick, Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney

WEDNESDAY, 6 JUNE 20182.00PM - 5.15PM 186N03

$480

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SESSION 1: ISSUES DURING THE LIFETIME OF A LEASE

9.00AM - 1.15PM 186N01A $480

SESSION 2: LEASING DISPUTES AND DECISIONS

2.00PM - 5.15PM 186N01B $480

Really useful session

Excellent range of topics

THE MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE

Professional Skills Managing Grieving and Difficult Clients and Conflict: The Neurobiological Perspective• Establishing appropriate client-lawyer boundaries upfront• Identifying and managing client triggers where conflict is high• The importance of interpersonal relations for humans:

evolutionary psychology and neurobiology• Professional outsourcing, eg. family mediation, professional

counselling• Emotional contagion and the link between emotional exhaustion,

client depersonalization and burnout syndrome• Taking care of yourself: the importance of mental and physical

health for you, your client and your firm Presented by Rachel King, BA (Psych), MEd (Psych), NMAS, CMC, Rachel King, Translational Neuroscience

INSIGHTS FROM NCAT

Trends, Developments and Best Practices in the Guardianship Division of NCAT • Types of applications that can be made to the Guardianship

Division • Practice and procedure in the Guardianship Division • Appearing in the Guardianship Division and representing clients

with impaired capacity Presented by Anne Britton, Principal Member, New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal

THE MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE

Professional Skills Capacity and Elder Abuse: Perspectives from a Clinical NeuropsychologistThe medical perspective on cognitive and psychiatric disorders and how they impact the elderly and their level of capacity. Presented by Dr Jane Lonie, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist

Comprehensive insights from NCAT, a neuropsychologist, and eminent legal experts

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PSYCHIATRIC INJURY CLAIMS: PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVES

We help you assemble all the pieces of the psychiatric injury picture: the latest cases and trends, the rise of pure mental harm claims and mismanaged psychiatric conditions, the WorkCover angle and how it fits into a claim and then you have the critical evidentiary elements, including medical and non-medical evidence.

Chair: Mick Franco, Partner, Bartier Perry

THURSDAY, 7 JUNE 20189.00AM - 1.15PM

$480186N05

MIGRATION LAW: KEEPING PACE WITH THE CHANGES

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 186N06

$480

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The Continuing Rise of Pure Mental Harm Claims In the past 18 months we have continued to see an increase in the volume and value of pure mental harm claims. In light of this continuing trend you will examine:• The law relevant to pure mental harm• Recent cases, why they are important and how they can inform your

current matters Presented by Karen Kumar, Partner, Hicksons Lawyers

Professional Skills Evidence Beyond Medical Reports: How Social Media Can Make or Break Your Case• Trends in utilising social media and other non-medical evidence • Identifying and gathering digital evidence, including social media,

texts and email• Using digital evidence to support or dispute a claim Presented by Dean-Lloyd Del Monte, Barrister, Jack Shand Chambers

Professional Skills Brain and Psychiatric Injuries: The Neuropsychologist’s Perspective• Methods of assessing severity of traumatic brain injury• The Glasgow Coma Scale and the Westmead Post-Traumatic

Amnesia Scales • DSM-5 Neurocognitive Disorder due to traumatic brain injury• Malingering, effort, and motivation in the psychiatric injury context• Update on the post-concussion Syndrome controversy • How this is all relevant in a medico-legal context

Presented by Dr Arthur Shores, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Adjunct Professor, Macquarie University

Mismanaged Psychiatric Conditions: Viable Claims in a Post-McKenna WorldThe McKenna decision cast a cloud upon claims arising from a failure to properly manage a psychiatric condition leading to further medical harm. Such claims are now difficult.• Analyse which cases can still be brought with reasonable prospects

of success, despite McKenna• Examine four practical, real world case studies as examples Presented by Kate Williams, Medical Law, Practice Group Leader, Slater & Gordon Lawyers

WorkCover and Psychiatric Injuries: Insights and Lessons from WIRO• The types of psychiatric injury matters commonly before WorkCover,

the evidence and factual disputes at issue, and how the matters commonly resolve

• Different approaches and outcomes for psychiatric injury cases compared to physical injury claims

• Hot topics and what’s on the horizon in psychiatric injury claims Presented by Kim Garling, Workers Compensation Independent Review Officer, Workers Compensation Independent Review Office

THE NEW TSS VISA

Understanding the New Temporary Skilled Shortage (TSS) Visa • Medium Term stream vs Short-Term stream including Genuine

Temporary Entrant criteria • Understanding Labour Market Testing requirements and non-

discriminatory workforce test • The new Skilling Australians Fund levy • Transitional arrangements 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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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.

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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 Macquarie Chambers

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 of the 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

THURSDAY, 7 JUNE 2018 $8609.00AM TO 5.15PM 186N04

FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE: PRACTICE AT THE CUTTING EDGE

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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, including grace 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 Collison Cave

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 and Kerryn 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 Trade Mark 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 (LIVE FROM VIC) 186V07

TRADE MARKS CONFERENCE: PRACTICE, PROCEDURE AND COMMERCIALISATION

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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 statutoryinterpretation 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 (LIVE FROM VIC) 186V02

STATUTORY INTERPRETATION: LET THE BATTLES BEGIN

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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 (LIVE FROM VIC) 186V01

ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION MAKING AND REVIEW

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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.

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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

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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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

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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; Leading Intellectual 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, Davies Collison 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.

TRADE MARKS AND PATENTS FORUM

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

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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 Star and 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.

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

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSING AND COMMERCIALISATION: A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP

MANAGING SMALL PRACTICES FORUM: GAINING A COMPETITIVE EDGE

WEDNESDAY, 20 JUNE 2018 $4809.00AM - 1.15PM (LIVE FROM WA) 186W06

Don’t miss this opportunity for trailblazing boutique and small practices to gain a competitive edge in today’s volatile market. Join us to learn how to structure your practice, survive future challenges and thrive and grow in the rapidly evolving legal industry.

Chair: Sabina Schlink, Principal, Thomas Legal

Managing the Isolation and Pressure as a Sole Practitioner: Looking After Yourself The knowledge, skills and attitudes that make a good lawyer can often also be the characteristics that unfortunately put lawyers at risk of experiencing stress and depression, impacting their ability to comply with their professional and ethical obligations.· Identifying the key stressors affecting your ability to deliver legal

services competently, diligently and with integrity· Checking for the warning signs (and doing something about it) Presented by David Kernohan, CEO, WA Aids Council; former CEO,Mental Health Law Centre

Emerging Technologies and Innovation Impacting Legal Practice Learn what new technologies you should be considering deploying to ensure the best opportunity for future growth and to remain competitive in the market. Consider what is needed to ensure your system’s security, privacy compliance and what new technologies are available to ensure your practice remains accessible and adaptable. Presented by Fabio Suffell, Director, Qbit

Attracting and Developing New Business: Proven StrategiesDiscover the nuts and bolts, insider secrets and critical misconceptions of networking and LinkedIn for lawyers and the leverage they offer.· How to build a network which regularly delivers new business· Getting your share of the business being done on LinkedIn· Easy law practice marketing plan for 2018 Presented by Ron Gibson, Principal, Go Networking

Engaging and Managing Staff in a Small Practice· Determining minimum conditions of employment· Engaging contractors, casual employees or volunteers· Parental leave and flexible working arrangements· Performance management, dismissals and redundancies Presented by Stephen Kemp, Principal, Stephen Kemp EmployeeRelations Lawyer

Managing a Trust Account from the Committee’s Perspective: What Can Get You into Trouble · ‘They are not called “trust” accounts for nothing’ – the seriousness

of the obligations of a trust account· Where the management of trust accounts can and does go wrong· Issues arising when a law practice does not have a trust account· Trust account wrongdoing: disciplinary and criminal outcomes

Tips for where this leaves small legal practices Presented by Cassandra Paterson, Senior Legal Officer, Legal Profession Complaints Committee

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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 Mason Chambers; 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

advantage of the safe harbour protection• Restrictions on the enforcement of ipso facto rights: In what

circumstances will they apply?• Impacts on the scope of future insolvent trading claims against

directors• The proposed new 1 year bankruptcy terms and the associated

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

reforms

Presented by Arnie Narayan, Principal, Travancore Legal and Advisory

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

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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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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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