Webinar Registrations
The new Climate Related Financial Disclosure laws
DESCRIPTION:
A practical, insider‑led session unpacking what directors must understand and consider to confidently sign off on next year’s mandatory CRFD report, from governance and materiality to audit and assurance.
CPD CATEGORY:
Substantive Law
PRESENTER/S:
Peter Staciwa | Partner | Sydney
Jess Dyer | Alinta | General Counsel
Lessons from Dirty Deals: Identifying, Managing, and Avoiding Liability for Contaminated Land
DESCRIPTION:
A practical session exploring key sources of contamination liability, strategies for managing and avoiding exposure in transactions and enforcement contexts, the unique challenges of PFAS (including insights from Australian and US class actions and Senate inquiries), and notable cases—complete with real‑world war stories.
CPD CATEGORY:
Substantive Law
PRESENTER/S:
Sarah Mansfield | Partner | Sydney
Avoiding disaster – Tips and traps when disputes arise
DESCRIPTION:
A practical, scenario‑driven session led by litigation partner Melissa Ferreira, equipping in‑house lawyers with clear, actionable guidance on managing early‑stage dispute risks—including preserving privilege, handling litigation materials, responding to subpoenas, and navigating regulatory notices—to confidently avoid common pitfalls when disputes arise.
CPD CATEGORY:
Substantive Law
PRESENTER/S:
Melissa Ferreira | Partner | Perth
Rethinking contracts in the AI era: managing hidden AI risks in your supply chain
DESCRIPTION:
A forward‑looking session exploring how the widespread adoption of AI by service providers is reshaping everyday procurement, offering practical strategies for updating contracts to manage emerging AI‑related risks and ensure assumptions about service delivery remain safe and reliable.
CPD CATEGORY:
Substantive Law
PRESENTER/S:
Daniel Kiley | Partner | Adelaide
Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act update
DESCRIPTION:
An outline of the recent amendments to the EPBC Act and related National Environmental Standards passed by the Federal parliament and as produced by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
CPD CATEGORY:
Substantive Law
PRESENTER/S:
James Levinson | Partner | Adelaide
New ACCC Merger Regime: What the 2026 Changes Mean for You
DESCRIPTION:
An overview of the new mandatory ACCC merger approval regime commencing 1 January 2026, outlining the key thresholds, obligations, processes, fees, timelines, penalties for non‑compliance, and practical guidance on navigating how the framework is operating in practice.
CPD CATEGORY:
Substantive Law
PRESENTER/S:
Peter Campbell | Partner | Adelaide
Caitlin Surman | Special Counsel | Adelaide
Practicing within Ethical Guidelines, Managing Risk and Dealing with Regulatory Investigations for In-House-Counsel
DESCRIPTION:
A detailed session led by former legal practice regulator Danielle Flint, offering practical guidance on how in‑house counsel can manage their professional and ethical obligations, mitigate conduct‑related risks, and effectively navigate regulatory investigations.
CPD CATEGORY:
Ethics & Professional Responsibility/Practical Legal Ethics
PRESENTER/S:
Danielle Flint | Partner | Perth
Understanding and preventing bullying, discrimination, and harassment in your workplace
DESCRIPTION:
This session summarises individual and organisational obligations under Federal, State and Territory laws on bullying, discrimination and harassment, provides practical compliance tips, examines recent cases and key lessons, and satisfies mandatory CPD requirements for lawyers.
CPD CATEGORY:
Substantive law (for all States and Territories except SA and NT) and mandatory for SA and NT
PRESENTER/S:
Kathryn Dent | Partner | Sydney
Workplace conduct/culture and the impact on brand and executive longevity
DESCRIPTION:
This session examines recent Australian cases illustrating the legal risks employers face when protecting their brand and managing workplace conduct, and outlines practical steps organisations can take to lawfully safeguard brand value while avoiding similar employment law pitfalls.
CPD CATEGORY:
Substantive Law
PRESENTER/S:
Chris Shelley | Partner | Brisbane
AI Procurement and Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:
This session provides an overview of the AI legal and policy framework, explores key AI‑related legal risks, and outlines the policies, operational practices and contract provisions organisations can implement to effectively manage those risks, and is eligible for CPD under Substantive Law.
CPD CATEGORY:
Substantive Law
PRESENTER/S:
Yuban Moodley | Partner | Brisbane
AML/CTF: Deeper and wider regulation in 2026
DESCRIPTION:
From March 2026, regulated financial and gambling businesses will face more stringent AML obligations, and from July 2026 the regime will expand to lawyers, accountants, corporate advisers, real estate agents, property developers and jewellers, with this session offering practical and efficient strategies for meeting these new compliance requirements.
CPD CATEGORY:
Practice Management & Business Skills
PRESENTER/S:
Anthony Seyfort | Partner | Melbourne
Rewriting the rules: Indemnities in the age of Unfair Contract Terms
DESCRIPTION:
This presentation explains what indemnities do (and don’t do), highlights common drafting traps and negotiation strategies, examines how the expanded Unfair Contract Terms regime impacts indemnities, and outlines practical ways to future‑proof indemnity drafting for compliance and effective risk allocation.
CPD CATEGORY:
Substantive Law
PRESENTER/S:
Teresa Torcasio | Partner | Melbourne
Recordings
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