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The National Mentoring Program 2009

Register today for the National Mentoring Program which is available free of charge to ACLA full members and aims to develop both mentors and mentees within the in-house legal profession.  Click here for the Mentoring Program Registration of Interest Form. 

ACLA Competition Law Master Class

ACLA was pleased to present in conjunction with the University of Melbourne and Freehills, ACLA MasterClass – Competition Law.

The MasterClass provided participants with the essentials of Competition Law and covered developing trends in the implementation and enforcement of the Trade Practices Act.  Competition law is a key area for most in-house counsel.  With a continuing regulatory focus it is important that in-house counsel are able to advise on current and developing issues.  These two x half-day MasterClass covered areas of interest for in-house counsel, such as cartels, misuse of market power and the role and powers of the ACCC.  With the assistance of Freehills, it was a practical course allowing for discussion about the issues impacting on in-house counsel in this important area.

The Competition Law Master Class was held in Melbourne on 8 & 13 May 2009, to read feedback on this successful MasterClass, please click here.

ACLA /CLANZ Legal Department Benchmarking Report 2008 

The ACLA /CLANZ Legal Department Benchmarking Report 2008 is a trans-Tasman survey containing information submitted by over 125 participants with a combined legal spend of over $1 billion. With over 100 pages of commentary and analysis and over 140 graphs, charts and tables, the ACLA/CLANZ Legal Department Benchmarking Report 2008 is crammed with management information and metrics that will assist in-house practitioners to run their legal functions - and legal spend - more effectively and efficiently. ACLA receives royalties from the sale of the Report.

The Report has been compiled by professional services company Team Factors for ACLA and the Corporate lawyers Association of New Zealand (CLANZ).   If you wish to order a copy of the Report click here.  
WA Division: End of Financial Year Sundowner. Kindly sponsored by MinterEllison -

ACLA WA Annual End of Financial Year Sundowner, kindly sponosored by Minter Ellison, is to be held at Etro Bar, level 1, 49 King Street Perth on Tuesday 7 July. This is our most popular event for the year, please come along and enjoy some drinks, delicious nibbles and good conversation with your ACLA colleagues. Cost: $15 (inc GST) Members, $25 (inc GST) non-member. Click on more details for registration details.
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Graduate Diploma of In-house Legal Practice Information Session - Sydney -

As an initiative of ACLA and developed and delivered by the College, this Program is designed specifically to assist in-house lawyers and practitioners transitioning to in-house roles to better understand the particular challenges of in-house practice (government and corporate). This practical, problem-based program is delivered online to increase flexibility for busy working professionals, with regular communication with lecturers and some face-to-face / real-time activities. If you would like to find out more about this Program – the College invites you to join them at the Sydney information session. Please register your attendance with Cassie Moxham collaw@collaw.edu.au
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VIC Division MasterClass: Financial Skills for In-house Lawyers: Day 1 - 9 July 2009, Presented by Deloitte. -

ACLA Vic in association with Deloitte is very pleased to be running a MasterClass on financial skills for In-house Lawyers, to be held over two morning sessions on 9 & 14 July 2009 at Deloitte. This two part seminar will provide context and structure for understanding financial statements and methods – in an environment tailored to in-house lawyers. Participation numbers will allow for increased interaction with the presenters and practical case studies. Deloitte will also be preparing useful materials for you to take away and use day-to-day By attending you will earn CPD points in one of the mandatory areas (Practice Management and Business Skills) which are the most difficult area to accrue points for an in-house lawyer. Cost is $700.00 (inc GST) for sessions, materials, morning tea and lunch. Click on more details for brochure and registration form.
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Police face shocking truth: Tasers tempt the trigger-happy

Original publication: The Sydney Morning Herald
Published on: 3 July 2009
Original article written by: Cosima Marriner
Page: 5

ABIX abstract
A new study by the Queensland Police Service and the state's Crime & Misconduct Commission has heightened concerns about the use of stun guns. Some 25 per cent of police officers who responded to the survey believed there is the potential to misuse Tasers. Meanwhile, nearly 50 per cent indicated that there is potential to become too reliant on the weapons

Original publication: The Sydney Morning Herald
Published on: 3 July 2009
Original article written by: Cosima Marriner
Page: 5

ABIX abstract
A new study by the Queensland Police Service and the state's Crime & Misconduct Commission has heightened concerns about the use of stun guns. Some 25 per cent of police officers who responded to the survey believed there is the potential to misuse Tasers. Meanwhile, nearly 50 per cent indicated that there is potential to become too reliant on the weapons



Optus dealers act on commissions

Original publication: The Australian
Published on: 3 July 2009
Original article written by: Mahesh Sharma
Page: 18

ABIX abstract
The Federal Court of Australia is set to be the venue for a class action to be brought by seven retailers that are part of the dealer network of telco Singtel Optus. They are seeking commissions that were allegedly denied to them over some years, and there are reports that the company has already settled a number of similar complaints out of court with other dealers among its 1,500 affiliates

Original publication: The Australian
Published on: 3 July 2009
Original article written by: Mahesh Sharma
Page: 18

ABIX abstract
The Federal Court of Australia is set to be the venue for a class action to be brought by seven retailers that are part of the dealer network of telco Singtel Optus. They are seeking commissions that were allegedly denied to them over some years, and there are reports that the company has already settled a number of similar complaints out of court with other dealers among its 1,500 affiliates



New PMP boss woos old clients

Original publication: The Australian
Published on: 3 July 2009
Original article written by: Nick Tabakoff
Page: 19

ABIX abstract
Richard Allely, the new CEO of printing and catalogue distribution group PMP, is hopeful it can again win the business of major client Coles Group, despite irregularities with the junk mail contract leading to a cancellation by the retailer in late 2008. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has received a court-enforceable undertaking from PMP that it will improve its processes

Original publication: The Australian
Published on: 3 July 2009
Original article written by: Nick Tabakoff
Page: 19

ABIX abstract
Richard Allely, the new CEO of printing and catalogue distribution group PMP, is hopeful it can again win the business of major client Coles Group, despite irregularities with the junk mail contract leading to a cancellation by the retailer in late 2008. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has received a court-enforceable undertaking from PMP that it will improve its processes
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