The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
In-house lawyers face challenges in assisting their Boards and Executives to manage risks in their corporate environment.
Thomson Geer Partner, Bronwyn Lincoln will present on managing the corporate risks in this changing world by addressing and navigating rapidly developing technology, understanding social license; and responding to climate change challenges. This presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with guest panellists Brenton Cox, Managing Director, Adelaide Airport and Francis Placanica, Legal Consultant, Liberty Steel/Simec Group and moderator Shannon Emrick, Director, ACC.
This session is the perfect opportunity to engage and network with other in-house counsels whilst leaving with in-depth knowledge on the tools to manage future risks.
Since December 2022, under the Sex Discrimination Act, businesses have had a positive duty to eliminate, as far as possible, sexual harassment & discrimination (amongst other things) within the workplace.
Starting in December 2023, the Australian Human Rights Commission will have new powers to investigate compliance with the positive duty as well as take enforcement proceedings against non-compliant businesses.
As the duty applies to all organisations, regardless of size, everyone needs to have a strong handle on what the obligations are and how to comply with them.
Join Joe Mullavey and Charli Barclay at Page Seager Lawyers for a discussion on what the “positive duty” means and an overview of what is required to make sure your business is compliant and ready for the Commission’s new investigation and enforcement powers.
High profile corporate crises in recent years have shone a spotlight on the role and responsibilities of directors and officers to oversee the management of a range of legal and reputational risks, which might impact both the company and themselves.
This CPD event, which is being hosted by Gilbert + Tobin in conjunction with ACC Australia, will bring inhouse counsel up to speed on recent developments in director and officer duties and liabilities. It will cover:
a refresher on directors’ duties and D+O liability;
changing expectations from a range of stakeholders, including investors and the broader community, and the priorities of regulators;
issues presented by cyber-attacks and data breaches; and
Piper Alderman invites you to an insightful CPD session that delves into the dynamic world of smart contracts and their impact on the legal and business landscape.
This session is designed to provide in-house counsel with a comprehensive understanding of the role of smart contracts in a rapidly evolving business environment.
During this session Piper Alderman IP & Technology Partner, Craig Subocz, and Steven Pettigrove, Special Counsel in the Blockchain Group, will cover:
Embracing technological disruption in your role as in-house counsel
The evolution of smart contracts
Legal challenges and opportunities
Blockchain technology unveiled
Real-world use cases
This is a great opportunity to network with fellow in-house counsel and gain a competitive edge in an increasingly tech-driven world.
Following the presentation, you are invited to participate in a Gin Blending Masterclass.
Join Stinson LLP and ACC for a discussion on techniques for reducing legal risks that are useful for both users and creators of AI. Presenters will also cover the new Colorado Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence law.
In this session, in-house counsel will learn:
How to protect intellectual property and confidentiality when using AI
How to address risks and rewards in the use of AI programming tools by software developers
Advantages of paid AI tool licenses
How to address algorithmic discrimination by AI systems in light of new Colorado legislation
PRESENTERS
Jeffrey Brown CIPP, General Counsel - Privacy, Data & AI Governance, Global Privacy Officer of Telus International
Judith Araujo, Attorney – Data Privacy, Artificial Intelligence & IP at Stinson LLP
Steve Cosentino CIPP, Partner – Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Artificial Intelligence & IP at Stinson LLP
COMPLIMENTARY Valet Parking ($15 Value) ACCESSIBLE AT 15th & LARIMER COLORADO VALETS STAND
Silly season is typically a fun and joyous time for employees to celebrate the year that has gone by. However, the celebrations can quickly go sour when businesses do not actively prepare for any risks.
This interactive session will explain:
the laws around out of office behaviour and employee conduct;
practical tips on how to prepare staff for these events and other ways employers can mitigate risks; and
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services has recently concluded its inquiry into the effectiveness of Australia’s corporate insolvency laws in protecting and maximising value for the benefit of all interested parties and the economy.
The Committee’s report, which was released on 12 July 2023, found that Australia’s insolvency laws are “overly complex”, might not reflect modern business practices, are not keeping pace with the Australian and global economy and have been subject to piecemeal reforms.
This CPD event, hosted by Gilbert + Tobin’s market leading Restructuring + Insolvency team in conjunction with ACC Australia, will explore the Committee’s key recommendations, including:
a comprehensive review of Australia’s corporate and personal insolvency laws be commissioned by the Government (which would be the most sweeping review of Australia’s insolvency laws since the Harmer Report in 1988); and
other near term actions to address broadly recognised failings in the current law including in relation to safe harbour, the treatment of trusts under insolvency laws and the role of ASIC and the ATO.
We invite you to our third webinar on the topic Legislation overload? Tips and Traps for Interpretating and Applying New Laws.
The number of bills passed into law in any given year is on the rise. More than ever, lawyers are required to read and interpret new laws in order to understand their implications on a person or business, often with little guidance or established precedent to refer to. In this session Partner, Anne Petterd and Special Counsel, Sally Pierce will provide a recap on the statutory rules and principles relevant to interpreting and applying new laws.
We invite you to our second webinar on the topic Termination: How to not get it wrong!
In this session Partner, Ryan Grant and Special Counsel, Simone Blackadder will provide an update on the current state of the law and take you through various tips and traps to validly terminate a contract.
We invite you to our first webinar on Wednesday 30 August on the topic: Negotiating and Drafting Effective Indemnities.
Indemnities are one of the most negotiated clauses in many commercial contracts, however the rationale for their use and their effect is often not well understood. The drafting of each indemnity is critical and the devil is in the detail.
In this session Partner, Toby Patten and Senior Associate, Rakhee Dullabh will step through the key features of contractual indemnities and provide a practical checklist of tips and traps to help draft effective indemnities that properly reflect the risk allocation agreed between commercial parties.
