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ACLA Online MasterClass Second Seminar:  James Hardie civil penalties proceedings.

In this, our second seminar, Blake Dawson Partner Angela Pearsall discusses the findings of the James Hardie civil penalties proceedings, which were handed down some six months ago.  

This 45-minute seminar, which you can now view and listen to at your leisure, was held in Sydney on 18 November, 2009.   ACLA is pleased to offer the seminar to you online for just $85.00 (incl. GST).  If you would like to purchase the webcast link, please download the order form and return it to ACLA.  

ACLA Online MasterClass First Seminar:  Value Pricing

In our first offering on Value Pricing, world renowned pricing expert Ron Baker challenges the infamous billable hour and the current relationship business model adopted by many in the legal profession.

This three hour seminar, which you can now view and listen to at your leisure – when it suits you - was held in Melbourne on 25 August 2009.   If you would like to purchase the webcast link, please download the order form and return it to ACLA.

ACLA National Conference 2009 Keynote Speaker Recordings.

ACLA and LexisNexis Professional Development are proud to announce that this year we’ve recorded some keynote sessions for you to download.  Visit the LexisNexis Professional Development website to register.  ACLA member's price:  $77.00 (incl. GST), non-member's price:  $99.00 (inc GST).   

Video 1:   International  Keynote: Challenges and crisis management in a global environment - a few casual observations on the management of big ticket legal risks - Beat Hess, Legal Director, Member of the Group Executive Committee, Royal Dutch Shell plc, The Netherlands.
 
Video 2:   International Keynote: Environmental risk and opportunity - the role of in-house counsel - Professor Brian H Davis, President, Environmental Advantage Law LLPC, USA.
 
Video 3:   Keynote Address: Cartel reform and compliance with the Trade Practices Act - Graeme Samuel, Chairman, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.  This is a complimentary video. Please register to receive the link.

ACLA Winners & Finalist of the 2009 Australian In-house Lawyer of the Year Awards

ACLA is delighted to announce the Winners and finalists of its 2009 Awards, which were presented at its Annual National Conference Dinner in Melbourne on Thursday, 12 November.  Click here to read more.

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.  
QLD Division: What will sizzle in 2010? Seminar, presented by Norton Rose. -

ACLA QLD and Norton Rose invite members to our first lunchtime seminar for 2010. What will sizzle in 2010? Crystal balling this years hot legal issues. Our panel of experts from Norton Rose will explore hot legal issues as they see them for the year ahead including: climate change, unfair contracting, and going to IPO in the current market. Click on more details for flyer. RSVP to membership@acla.com.au.
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WA Division: Ethical Challenges Facing In-House Counsel Seminar. Kindly presented by Blake Dawson. -

ACLA WA and Blake Dawson invite members to the first CPD seminar for 2010: Ethical Challenges Facing In-House Counsel. Leigh Warnick, Partner, Blake Dawson, will be the presenter of the seminar. As both ACLA and Blake Dawson are QA Providers for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), you will be able to claim 1 CPD point in Competency Area 2: Values, if you attend the Seminar. Click on more details for registration.
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VIC Division: CLE Seminar: Unfair Contract Terms -

ACLA Vic, in conjunction with Hall & Wilcox Lawyers will present their first CLE breakfast seminar for 2010 on Unfair Contract Terms. This seminar will discuss the unfair contract term provisions under the Victorian Fair Trading Act and under the proposed Australian Consumer Law. Experienced speakers from Hall & Wilcox will be Desiree Krigsman, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Senior Associate; and Noel Batrouney, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Partner. Click on more details for registration.
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Cocaine plot trial for Australians

Original publication: The Age
Published on: 9 February 2010
Original article written by: Jo McKenna
Page: A3

ABIX abstract
The trial of four Australians on conspiracy charges will commence in Vibo Valentia, Italy on 10 February 2010. The accused are alleged to worked with the Mafia in a plan to import 500 kilograms of cocaine into Australia between 2002 and 2004. None of the accused are likely to be present for the trial, although they will have legal representation in court. Evidence from a Mafia informant will be used by the prosecution

Original publication: The Age
Published on: 9 February 2010
Original article written by: Jo McKenna
Page: A3

ABIX abstract
The trial of four Australians on conspiracy charges will commence in Vibo Valentia, Italy on 10 February 2010. The accused are alleged to worked with the Mafia in a plan to import 500 kilograms of cocaine into Australia between 2002 and 2004. None of the accused are likely to be present for the trial, although they will have legal representation in court. Evidence from a Mafia informant will be used by the prosecution



Bungle allowed fatality driver to keep licence

Original publication: The Age
Published on: 9 February 2010
Original article written by: Clay Lucas
Page: A1/A6

ABIX abstract
The Victorian Government has conceded that a "data-entry error" allowed more than 1,800 motorists on P-plates to avoid receiving licence demerit points for traffic offences. They were only given a $A350 fine for breaching laws restricting the number of passengers aged between 16 and 21 to just one while on P-plates. Those affected by the error include a 19-year-old who killed himself and four passengers in a high-speed crash in January 2010

Original publication: The Age
Published on: 9 February 2010
Original article written by: Clay Lucas
Page: A1/A6

ABIX abstract
The Victorian Government has conceded that a "data-entry error" allowed more than 1,800 motorists on P-plates to avoid receiving licence demerit points for traffic offences. They were only given a $A350 fine for breaching laws restricting the number of passengers aged between 16 and 21 to just one while on P-plates. Those affected by the error include a 19-year-old who killed himself and four passengers in a high-speed crash in January 2010



Hackers who beg, borrow and steal

Original publication: The Age
Published on: 9 February 2010
Original article written by: Julia Talevski
Page: B4

ABIX abstract
Spyware and trojan software are commonly used by cyber criminals to gain illegal access to computers and bank accounts, or to steal other people's identities. Other security threats include phishing, pharming and smishing. Trend Micro's David Peterson notes that hackers are now using much more sophisticated software than the traditional computer virus, and such software is now largely spread via the internet rather than between individual computers

Original publication: The Age
Published on: 9 February 2010
Original article written by: Julia Talevski
Page: B4

ABIX abstract
Spyware and trojan software are commonly used by cyber criminals to gain illegal access to computers and bank accounts, or to steal other people's identities. Other security threats include phishing, pharming and smishing. Trend Micro's David Peterson notes that hackers are now using much more sophisticated software than the traditional computer virus, and such software is now largely spread via the internet rather than between individual computers


    
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