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Copyright law remains a pressing issue for organisations balancing the demands of content creation, technology, and compliance. In-house lawyers are increasingly asked to advise on how copyright intersects with day-to-day staff workflows, large-scale enterprise systems, and now the rise of AI tools.
In this session, Miriam Stiel, Partner at Allens and Gina McWilliams, Senior Legal Counsel at News Corp Australia, will examine current and emerging copyright challenges, share practical insights, and discuss strategies for managing risk in a rapidly changing environment.
Doors open and light lunch is served from 12:20pm.
Copyright law remains a pressing issue for organisations balancing the demands of content creation, technology, and compliance. In-house lawyers are increasingly asked to advise on how copyright intersects with day-to-day staff workflows, large-scale enterprise systems, and now the rise of AI tools.
In this session, Miriam Stiel, Partner at Allens and Grant McAvaney, Head of Litigation at News Corp Australia, will examine current and emerging copyright challenges, share practical insights, and discuss strategies for managing risk in a rapidly changing environment.
The legal and operational risks around copyright are becoming more complex as enterprise systems evolve and AI enters the workplace. For in-house teams, ensuring compliance while enabling innovation and efficiency is a constant balancing act.
In this session, Marlia Saunders, Partner at Thomson Geer will explore how copyright issues arise in staff workflows and organisational systems, highlight the additional challenges AI creates, and provide practical guidance for in-house counsel navigating this shifting landscape.
Baker McKenzie, together with ACC Australia, are pleased to present the 2025 Commercial Contract Law Series - a must-attend program designed exclusively for in-house counsel.
Each session in this series will dive deep into a key area of commercial contracting, offering practical insights and legal updates to help you stay ahead in a fast-evolving landscape.
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, Partners Emanuel Confos and Caitlin Whale 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.
Please note the Zoom link you receive should not be shared with others, it is unique to you.
Baker McKenzie, together with ACC Australia, are pleased to present the 2025 Commercial Contract Law Series - a must-attend program designed exclusively for in-house counsel.
Each session in this series will dive deep into a key area of commercial contracting, offering practical insights and legal updates to help you stay ahead in a fast-evolving landscape.
Contracting for cybersecurity and incident response obligations
To kick off the series, join Partner Adrian Lawrence and Senior Associate Liam O'Callaghan to unpack the latest developments and best practices in contracting for cybersecurity and incident response obligations.
In this session, they will discuss: • How Australia’s cybersecurity and privacy landscape applies in a contractual context • How cyber and privacy obligations impact the drafting and negotiation of contractual obligations • The top 10 contractual issues relating to cybersecurity and incident response, and how to approach them in contracts
Please note the Zoom link you receive should not be shared with others, it is unique to you.
Join us for a two-part season exploring key legal risks for businesses.
Session 1 will explore Greenwashing and how to make environmental claims in an appropriate way and highlight recent ACCC enforcement actions and cases.
Session 2 will explore Officer Duties - Are you one and what are the implications if you are? This session will explain who may qualify as an ‘Officer’ and the duties and responsibilities that come with the role.
The sessions will conclude with drinks to celebrate the commencement of the new financial year!
Join ACC Sponsor Littler for an exclusive evening of insight, strategy, and connection where we’ll explore the most pressing labor and employment law developments shaping the business environment in Denver and across Colorado in 2025. This engaging presentation will cover:
Navigating the evolving interplay between Colorado and federal law
How to establish lawful Inclusion, Equity & Diversity programs and initiatives
Leave and accommodation issues, with a focus on remote work and mental health related accommodation requests
Latest developments in restrictive covenants
Whether you're navigating compliance, advising on policy, or preparing for litigation, this event will equip you with the knowledge and foresight to lead confidently in a rapidly changing legal landscape.
Doors open: 4:00pm Session: 4:30-5:45pm AEST Drinks, canapes and networking opportunities between 5:45–7:00pm
Australia’s healthcare landscape is undergoing rapid transformation - driven by digital innovation, evolving patient expectations, and a renewed emphasis on accessibility and integrated healthcare.
From telehealth and eScripts, multi-jurisdictional supply chains, new and innovative pharmacy models, and care-in-the-home patient services, the boundaries of traditional care delivery are dissolving. Legal and compliance professionals in the healthcare and life sciences industries are uniquely positioned to address these challenges and opportunities.
This exclusive in-person event is designed for in-house counsel navigating the dynamic landscape and complexities of the healthcare sector and will feature an interactive Q&A panel discussion with industry experts.
Key topics will include: • Legal exposure and regulatory fragmentation in cross-jurisdictional care • Data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance in connected health • Regulation of emerging patient care delivery platforms and services
As legal professionals, your role in advocating for change, supporting new initiatives and emerging technologies is vital. This forum will foster a broader discussion beyond legal risks, enabling in-house lawyers to contribute value and take a leadership role in the ongoing transformation of healthcare delivery in Australia.
AGENDA 4:30 pm Registration & Networking on the 10th Floor 5:00 pm CLE Program: CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT UPDATE 2024 6:00 pm Reception immediately following featuring connection building with your ACC Colleagues and the HB team, sweet and savory treats, cocktails and mocktails, and relaxing chair massages provided by Elevate Massage Company!
Join Husch Blackwell for this engaging session about the Corporate Transparency Act (the legal and the practical).
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was enacted by Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act to combat money-laundering conducted through created shell companies and became effective January 1, 2024. The CTA requires small and otherwise unregulated entities formed in the U.S. (or accessing U.S. markets) to report “beneficial owner” information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
On March 1, a federal court in Alabama found that the CTA was unconstitutional, and on March 4, FinCEN provided a response through an official notice.
This presentation will:
Discuss the background and reporting requirements under the CTA
Provide a timely update on the recent court decision, FinCEN’s response, and what this may mean for your business going forward
Focus on the areas in which the panelists see more and more of the Government in your business
HUSCH BLACKWELL PRESENTERS:
Barbara A. Grandjean, Office Managing Partner - Denver Barb represents employers inside and outside the courtroom. She consults proactively with employers regarding workforce development and management issues based on her 25+ years of experience. On any given day, she may be providing pragmatic advice on topics such as hiring; discipline and terminations; harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; privacy and social media; medical and non-medical leave; reductions in force; executive employment; wage and hour matters; drug testing and cannabis; and employment handbooks, policies. and training. As a leader of the firm’s Pay Equity team, Barb has overseen numerous multi-state and federal pay equity audits which can provide employers with defenses to the increasing numbers of pay-related claims across the country.
Steve Levine, Partner The leader of Husch Blackwell’s Food Systems industry unit, Steve co-leads the firm’s national cannabis practice. As head of the firm’s Food Systems industry unit, Steve leads more than 50 professionals from numerous practice areas focused on the various food and agriculture industries. He excels in bringing innovative, cost-effective answers to the various challenges that our clients face, and he is especially passionate about working with new industries or industry disruptors. Steve’s gift for developing creative solutions to new problems makes him a perfect fit for fresh and rapidly growing industries. Since 2009, his major focus has been on the burgeoning cannabis industry, where he guides clients through the tangle of shifting regulations governing the sale and use of cannabis in both the marijuana and industrial hemp sectors across the nation.
Chris C. Sundberg, Partner Chris concentrates his practice in commercial contracting and providing guidance on regulatory matters. Chris drafts, negotiates and manages complex commercial contracts for ongoing business operations. He manages large books of procurement contracts for clients that range from financial services to consumer goods to heavy equipment sales. Interacting with clients, he advises them on strategic contract positions and successfully negotiates those positions to further client business goals. Chris also assists with corporate formation, governance and structuring and handles mergers and acquisitions across numerous industries. With a deep background in aviation, Chris often represents commercial airline and business aviation clients. He provides advice on the purchase, sale and lease of aircraft and he drafts agreements for the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft engines. Chris also offers federal regulatory guidance to aviation-related clients, including air carriers and airports, on matters related to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Yuefan Wang, Partner Yuefan guides clients through complex corporate transactions, with a focus on the cannabis sector and private equity. Yuefan also advises on compliance with the new Corporate Transparency Act. Yuefan has experience representing large corporations, multinational companies, and investors in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity financings, and complex commercial agreements in both the U.S. and China. Having worked extensively in the agribusiness, life sciences and energy industries, he currently focuses his practice on cannabis and industrial hemp. Clients appreciate his guidance through this ever-changing regulatory environment and the unprecedented opportunities of today’s market landscape. Yuefan especially enjoys the intricacies of drafting complicated deal documents tailored to the particular business transaction envisioned by the client, instead of offering a one-size-fits all approach.
Join us for a practical CPD workshop on complex IP commercialisation tailored for In-house Counsel.
This interactive session is designed to address the real-world IP challenges faced by in-house legal teams. The session will provide practical guidance, including interactive discussion of real-world case studies and worked examples. Issues covered will include structuring, ownership, background IP and third-party rights, improvements, registrability (including inventorship and moral rights), enforcement rights and limitations, and the potential impact of competition laws.
Led by Thomson Geer Partners’ Bronwyn Furse and Josh Simons, this workshop will be tailored for in-house counsel, offering a unique chance to connect theory and practice within a collaborative setting.
