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ACLA/CLANZ Legal Department Benchmarking Report 2010  

ACLA/CLANZ Legal Department Benchmarking Report 2010, will be released late July. This report is the only in-house legal department benchmarking study undertaken of Australian in-house departments (large and small).  This report will also provide you with information on reporting lines, legal operational structure, types and percentage of work in sourced/outsourced and types of legal technologies used, among other information.

Click here for more information about the 2010 Report and the dates for the Launch Seminars to be presented by Richard Stock, Catalyst Consulting.     

ACT 2010 Goverrnment Lawyers Conference - 20 August 2010

This year’s theme is Seeing through corners:  The real strategic role for in-house government lawyers. 

Click here for full program and registration, a special early bird rate is available until 30 July 2010.

ACLA Online Series - to Buy.

  

  ACLA Online MasterClass First Seminar:  Value Pricing.  

  ACLA National Conference 2009 Keynote Speaker Recordings.   
Innovation + IT for in-house lawyers -

ACLA and Sinch Seminars are delighted to bring you an exciting new seminar on innovation and IT, specifically designed for the needs of in-house lawyers. The seminar in Sydney, will feature the tips and ideas from over 25 overseas and local experts whose concepts are already revolutionising the delivery of legal services. This unique event will provide a one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about innovation and IT – and the chance to talk one-on-one with the experts.
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The ACLA/CLANZ Legal Department Benchmarking Report 2010 Launch Sydney Seminar. Kindly hosted by Hudson. -

The ACLA/CLANZ Legal Department Benchmarking Report 2010 will be published later this month. Presenting the findings and providing important insights on the 2010 Benchmarking Report is the renowned in-house legal department expert, Richard Stock. Richard is a partner in Catalyst Consulting, a Canadian based firm with a growing operation in Australia and brings over 15 years’ experience working with corporate, institutional and government in-house legal departments to enhance performance. FREE for employees of organisations that participated in the Benchmarking Survey Non participant: $350.00 (inc GST.)
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WA Division: Corruption and bribery - the rising tide of regulation, presented by Clayton Utz & KPMG. -

This seminar is part of an anti-corruption seminar series presented by Clayton Utz to ACLA Divisions nationally. Gary Berson from Clayton Utz and Michael Shanahan from KPM will discuss the increasing activity of regulators in co-operating and enforcing corruption and bribery laws across international boundaries, backed by new offences and increased penalties. As both ACLA and Clayton Utz are QA Providers for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), you will be able to claim 0.5 CPD points in Competency Area 2: Ethics and 0.5 CPD points in Competency Area 3: Legal Knowledge, if you attend the seminar.
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ASIO chief warns on cyber attacks

Original publication: The Australian Financial Review
Published on: 30 July 2010
Original article written by: Geoff Kitney; John Kerin
Page: 1/4

ABIX abstract
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) believes that cyber espionage represents a major threat to the business sector. ASIO's director-general, David Irvine, says overseas intelligence services could target IT systems in the corporate sector as well as Australia's defence systems. Paul Twomey of Argo Pacific warns that companies and executives could potentially face negligence lawsuits if they fail to take adequate measures to secure their IT systems

Original publication: The Australian Financial Review
Published on: 30 July 2010
Original article written by: Geoff Kitney; John Kerin
Page: 1/4

ABIX abstract
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) believes that cyber espionage represents a major threat to the business sector. ASIO's director-general, David Irvine, says overseas intelligence services could target IT systems in the corporate sector as well as Australia's defence systems. Paul Twomey of Argo Pacific warns that companies and executives could potentially face negligence lawsuits if they fail to take adequate measures to secure their IT systems



NAB case sets precedent on right to sue in US

Original publication: The Sydney Morning Herald
Published on: 30 July 2010
Original article written by: Greg Stohr
Page: online

ABIX abstract
A US Supreme Court ruling in a case involving National Australia Bank sets a precedent. On 24 June 2010, the court ruled that US federal securities laws do not allow non-Americans to sue in US courts over the shares of a foreign company that are only listed on an overseas stock exchange. Three Australian shareholders had brought a fraud lawsuit against the bank. The ruling will reduce litigation costs for foreign-based companies

Original publication: The Sydney Morning Herald
Published on: 30 July 2010
Original article written by: Greg Stohr
Page: online

ABIX abstract
A US Supreme Court ruling in a case involving National Australia Bank sets a precedent. On 24 June 2010, the court ruled that US federal securities laws do not allow non-Americans to sue in US courts over the shares of a foreign company that are only listed on an overseas stock exchange. Three Australian shareholders had brought a fraud lawsuit against the bank. The ruling will reduce litigation costs for foreign-based companies



Roberts lifts the lid on working of Supreme Court

Original publication: The Australian
Published on: 30 July 2010
Original article written by: Michael Pelly
Page: 34

ABIX abstract
US Chief Justice, John Roberts, gave three lectures at Melbourne University during July 2010. In addition, he conducted a five-day workshop on the workings of the US Supreme Court. Melbourne University Law School Dean, Michael Crommelin, says the workshop was interactive, with students asked questions

Original publication: The Australian
Published on: 30 July 2010
Original article written by: Michael Pelly
Page: 34

ABIX abstract
US Chief Justice, John Roberts, gave three lectures at Melbourne University during July 2010. In addition, he conducted a five-day workshop on the workings of the US Supreme Court. Melbourne University Law School Dean, Michael Crommelin, says the workshop was interactive, with students asked questions
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