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October - November 2018 In Auckland and Online

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KEY CONTRACT CLAUSES... ELIMINATING MISTAKES THURSDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2018 9.15AM TO 12.30PM

PROBATE: COMPLEX, INFORMAL AND SOLEMN FORM $405

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Refine your contract law skills by gaining a deeper understanding of when to use, query, or contest a contract clause and why. Our panel of experts will offer practical guidance on key issues including the ever topical and contentious areas of rectification and variation, warranties and indemnities, and the best strategies and practices for terminating a contract. Warranties and indemnities • What is a warranty? • Considerations when giving or receiving warranties • What is an indemnity? • Key features and drafting points to watch for • Comparison of features of warranties and indemnities Presented Kate Anderson, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Rectification and Variation • When can a contract be rectified? Requirements and traps • Is consensus necessary for rectification and variation? • Is consideration necessary? • Does a variation need to be in writing? Presented by Tim Herbert, Barrister, High St Chambers

Effective Termination Clauses • Common law and contractual rights to terminate a contract • Termination for convenience clauses • How to terminate a contract: best practice and important restrictions to consider • Recent case studies and examples

THURSDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2018 1.45PM TO 5.00PM

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Master how to skilfully handle any complication or dispute that arises in an application for probate as you cover everything from complex common and solemn form probate to proving informal wills. Receive practical information, realistic examples and relevant legal updates that will enhance your mastery of probate in practice. Seeking a Grant of Probate in Solemn Form • Difference between common form and solemn form grants • Probate caveats • Determining the essential evidence and how to obtain it • The procedural path • Strategies, tactics and good practice • Costs Presented by Sonja Clapham, Barrister, Shortland Chambers

Proving Informal Wills • Statutory requirements • Applications under Section 14 • Review of recent cases • Practical tips Presented by Henry Stokes, General Counsel – Retail, Public Trust

Complex Probate Applications • Probate of persons dying abroad • Recall of grants of probate • Removal of administrator • Review of recent cases Presented by Geoff Brodie, Barrister, Endeavour Chambers

Presented by Alicia Murray, Special Counsel, DLA Piper

Good topic coverage and excellent presenters

UNABLE TO TRAVEL? Then why not attend our seminars live and online?

Well organised; professional

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ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives: • Gain a more thorough understanding of warranties and indemnities • Consider when and how a contract can be rectified or varied • Identify what makes an effective termination clause in a contract

$405

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ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives: • Understand the process to obtain a grant of probate in solemn form • Gain practical skills on how to prove an informal will • Obtain guidance on the complex aspects of probate matters

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CIVIL LITIGATION SKILLS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FRIDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2018 9.15AM TO 12.30PM

PROPERTY LAW: REFORMS AND ESSENTIAL UPDATES $405

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Get an edge in the courtroom and ensure your matters withstand scrutiny under the relevant rules by refreshing your knowledge of civil litigation practice and procedure. This half day program will finesse your drafting skills to avoid evasive pleadings and statements of defence, explore the grey areas of the discovery process and refine your strategy and persuasive techniques when you are bringing or defending an interlocutory claim. Effective Drafting: What is Required for Proper Pleadings? • Clearly stating the nature and basis of the claim • Determining appropriate causes of action • Providing adequate and appropriate particulars • Statements of defence • When affirmative defences are necessary • Seeking and providing further particulars • The need for and content of a reply • Examination of the relevant rules (HCR Part 5) Presented by Kim Francis, Partner, Meredith Connell

Discovery: What the Rules Don’t Tackle! • Claims to waiver of privilege / mistaken disclosure • Discovery in originating applications and liquidation proceedings • Paramountcy of r 8.2 and 8.9 High Court Rules? Presented by David Ballantyne, Barrister

Mastering Interlocutory Applications • Why bring - or defend - an interlocutory application? • Procedural and evidential requirements • Persuading the Court to find for your client • Common traps and pitfalls Presented by Esther Watt, Barrister, Stout Street Chambers

FRIDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2018 1.45PM TO 5.00PM

$405

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Ensure you’re up to date with the 3 biggest legislative property reforms that are either before parliament or expected to commence before the end of 2018, and the latest cases and updates, all examined in this rigorous half day program. Land Transfer Act 2017 The new Act is expected to commence in November 2018. It modernises, reforms and replaces the Land Transfer Act 1952, relating to land transactions and registration. This session will provide you not only with an overview of the key changes but more importantly what they mean for you in practice. Presented by Thomas Gibbons, Director, McCaw Lewis Limited

Changes to the Rules on Overseas Investment in Residential Property Analyse the proposed changes to, and the implication of, the Overseas Investment Act that are intended to end foreign speculation in the local housing market and relieve the housing affordability crisis, including: • The definition of ‘residential land’ • The consequences for breach • Why the fuss: Will the new rules see any real change? • Pathways available to foreigners who wish to buy residential property in New Zealand Presented by Amanda Spratt, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Tenancy Law Reform • Tenant liability for damage • Unlawful premises • Meth contamination • Insulation • Rental warrants of fitness • Tenancy protection Presented by Alan Henwood, Director, Stephens Law

Very valuable; I thoroughly enjoyed all the presentations

Update on the Unit Titles Act • The Uptown decision: -- The cost allocation of fire defects in Unit Title developments -- Issues on appeal (the Court of Appeal decision pending) • The decision on Appeal to the High Court in Sebel: -- Implications for the allocation of unit property costs • Ground rent review issues for Bodies Corporate and the long term sustainability of these developments Presented by Jeanne Heatlie, Partner, Rainey Law

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ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives: • Master how to draft pleadings and particulars that conform to the relevant rules • Gain a greater understanding of the discovery rules and process • Develop skills and techniques to master interlocutory applications

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ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives: • Stay up to date with proposed changes to tenancy law • Ensure you’re across the reforms to the Transfer of Land Act 2017 • Explore the key issues relating to the Overseas Investment Act • Keep abreast of recent relevant Unit Title Act case law and developments

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BUSINESS SALES, PURCHASES AND FRANCHISES TUESDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2018

$715

9.00AM TO 5.15PM

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This one day program will answer some of the key questions that arise during the transaction of a business or franchise and diagnose where things can - and do - go wrong. You will consider structuring selection, how to get the most out of your agreement for sale or purchase, and tax and employment issues that need to be thought through and incorporated in to the transaction. Stay for the afternoon and work through specific tax, termination and other issues that arise during the life of a franchise.

SESSION 1: BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND SALES: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE 9.00AM TO 1.15PM

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SESSION 2: FRANCHISING INTENSIVE $405

Chair: David Alizade, Partner - Business Law Team, Jackson Russell Lawyers Ownership Structuring: What, Why and When • What issues can determine an ownership structure? • How does the transaction influence an ownership structure choice? • Corporate entities, partnerships, JVs: benefits and complications • Compliance issues: statutory consents, AML, information disclosure Presented by Patrick Learmonth, Partner, Stace Hammond Lawyers; Convener Complaints Committee, Franchise Association of New Zealand

Drafting an Agreement for Sale and Purchase of a Business • Preliminary considerations and preparation • Standard template versus bespoke document • Usual and necessary clauses • Optional variations or additions • Tips and traps Presented by Chris Bradley, Director, Carson Fox Bradley Limited

Tax Considerations in the Sale or Purchase of a Business • Tax implications of a transaction • The right structure (a tax perspective) • Allocating consideration for asset purchases • Traps and opportunities • When to involve your tax and accounting specialist adviser Presented by Mike Rudd, Director – Taxation Services, Claire Dilks, Associate Director – Taxation Services, Staples Rodway Limited

Employment Issues in Business Sales or Acquisitions • Employment considerations in asset sales vs share sales • Due Diligence: key employment considerations • Buying/Selling a business with “vulnerable employees” • Tailoring the sale and purchase agreement to manage employment risks • Holiday and leave entitlements: Pay out or transfer? • What and when to communicate to employees in the business

2.00PM TO 5.15PM

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Chair: Michael Bright, Partner, Gaze Burt Due Diligence: Advising Prospective Franchisees • What becoming a franchisee really means • Key clauses in Franchise Agreements • Buying an existing Franchise Business vs startup of a new Franchise Business Presented by Sarah Pilcher, The Franchise Lawyer

Cartel and Other Potential Issues Arising During the Life of a Franchise • Cartel legislation and impact on franchisees • Right of renewal • Impact of system changes • Territorial disputes • Employee payments and franchisor oversight Presented by Darryl King, Partner – Business Law Team, Jackson Russell Lawyers; Legal and Regulatory Committee, Franchise Association of New Zealand

The Termination of Franchises and Typical Disputes • Restraint of trade clauses in franchising • Good faith • Difficulties exiting a franchise and consequences of wrongful termination under the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017: getting it wrong • Impact of the penalties doctrine on franchises Presented by Deirdre Watson, Barrister; Board Member, Franchise Association of New Zealand

Well organised; Great range of topics

Presented by Sarah Townsend, Partner, Duncan Cotterill

Useful and informative

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ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives: • Examine ownership structuring and learn how to determine the best structure • Receive an update on how to draft an Agreement for Sale or Purchase • Explore tax issues in sales or purchases and how to effectively work with accountants • Gain an insight into employment issues need to be considered prior to a transaction

$405

• Gain insights into the due diligence requirements when acting for a Franchisee • Explore potential issues that may arise during the life of a franchise • Examine issues concerning franchise disputes and termination

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FAMILY LAW: PROPERTY DIVISION, TRUSTS AND COMPANIES TUESDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2018

$715

9.00AM TO 5.15PM

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Attend and you will receive a timely update on significant family law case developments including a case study on spousal maintenance from the perspective of the applicant and respondent’s respective Counsel. Master how to distinguish a gift from a loan and also the disputes that ensue in property division claims. Familiarise yourself with the taxation consequences in a settlement by working through common situations encountered by tax specialists, and receive an in-depth analysis of trusts and their use in family law practice.

SESSION 1: UNTANGLING GIFTS, SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE AND TAX 9.00AM TO 1.15PM

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SESSION 2: FAMILY LAW TRUSTS AND CASE LAW INTENSIVE $405

2.00PM TO 5.15PM

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$405

Chair: Lynda Kearns, Barrister, Bastion Chambers

Chair: Graeme Stanton, Director, Auckland Family Law

Gifts and Loans in Family Law Property Disputes • Indicia of gifts and loans -- Understanding the difference -- How much to repay • Relevant legislation: India, Australia and New Zealand • Managing conflicts

Constructive Trusts in Family Law New Zealand has more express trusts per capita than any other country in the world. As a result, trusts frequently feature in family law disputes. One tool available to seek provision from an express trust at the end of a relationship is a constructive trust. Receive practical guidance in either bringing or defending constructive trust claims, including an: • Overview of the law relating to constructive trusts • Analysis of recent decisions concerning constructive trust claims over assets held in an express trust

Presented by Johanna Robertson, Barrister

CASE STUDY Spousal Maintenance: McQueen v Penn [2016] NZFLR 795 (High Court) • A review of the facts and the various judgments in this case for final spousal maintenance • The case from the perspective of the applicant and respondent from their respective Counsel • Implications for your future cases Presented by Jennie Hawker, Partner, Wynyard Wood Lawyers & Notaries; Louise Reed, Barrister, Southern Cross Chambers

Taxing Relationships Although it is often not front of mind, the tax implications that may arise due to relationship property settlements can have significant consequences for the parties, so it is important for these tax costs to be factored into any agreement to ensure an appropriate settlement is reached. The nature of what is being divided, the legal ownership of the property and agreement on how this transaction is managed all need to be considered. Look at common situations involving corporate and trust ownership, property based transactions, GST matters and factoring tax elements into settlement calculations. Presented by Dan Lowe, Associate Tax Director, Grant Thornton

Collaborating and Negotiating the Mutual Interests of Clients and their Lawyers • Transforming the negotiation mindset • Making sense of interests: What’s in the heart of the shark? • Listening & coaching: self-determined problem solving • Negotiation resilience for the children’s family-apart • The collaborative lawyer and mental health

Presented by Georgia Angus, Senior Solicitor, and Aria Newfield, Solicitor, Morris Legal Paper prepared with Sally Morris, Partner, Morris Legal

CASE UPDATE Relationship Property, Trust and Estate Litigation Be updated on recent key cases in the area of relationship property, trust and estate litigation and their implications for your family law matters. • Valuation issues: Scott v Williams, Supreme Court • Intention to defeat and common intention trust: Horsfall v Potter, Supreme Court • Trustee indemnities Courteney v Pratley, High Court • Estate claims under section 182 of the Family Proceedings Act: Thakurdas v Wadsworth High Court Presented by Stephanie Ambler, Partner and Kate Sullivan, Partner, Tompkins Wake

Clayton v Clayton: s182 Family Proceedings Act Revisiting the Supreme Court decision in Clayton v Clayton [2016] 1 NZLR 590 - s 182 Family Proceedings Act and an overview of the impact of that decision in subsequent Court decisions The presentation will incorporate an overview of law reform initiatives: • Review of the Law of Trusts by the Law Commission NZLC R130 • Dividing Relationship Property – time for change by the Law Commission NZLC IP41 Presented by Penelope Stevenson, Barrister, Vulcan Chambers

Presented by Dr Gaye Greenwood, Senior Lecturer, Auckland University of Technology

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ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives • Gain a deeper understanding of what constitutes a gift and a loan • Explore the McQueen v Penn case and the implications for Spousal Maintenance claims • Examine tax issues that arise in relationship property matters • Develop professional negotiation skills to incorporate into your practice

Learning Objectives • Analyse recent and important family law and property division cases • Understand how constructive trusts can affect relationship property division • Gain insight into s182 from the perspective of potential law reform

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WORKPLACE LAW: ENTITLEMENTS AND DISPUTES WEDNESDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2018

$715

9.00AM TO 5.15PM

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A lot can go wrong in the workplace – and you’re expected to fix it all. Expertly navigate these issues by joining this must-attend conference for workplace lawyers and professionals. Gain valuable knowledge for you and your clients from experienced speakers and, importantly, receive a unique insight into disciplinary investigations and process by a member of the Employment Relations Tribunal.

SESSION 1: ENTITLEMENTS, BIAS, SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND COMPENSATION 9.00AM TO 1.15PM

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SESSION 2: PRACTICAL LEGISLATIVE, AND CASE LAW UPDATES $405

Chair: Dr Bill Hodge, Faculty of Law, University of Auckland Update on Pay Equity • The current legislation and government position -- What is the significance of case law? -- What has happened since? -- What do you if you think there is a claim? • Real life examples and case studies Presented by Helen White, Barrister

Unconscious Bias in the Workplace An interactive program for you to explore unconscious bias, including: • What is unconscious bias? • How does unconscious bias affect decision making in the workplace • Strategies to mitigate unconscious bias Presented by Julie Hardaker, Director, Julie Hardaker Lawyers

Sexual Harassment and Workplace Bullying With both issues being topical in 2018, work through: • What is sexual harassment and workplace bullying? • Do we need a policy and if so, what should be in it? • What do we do if we get a complaint? • Investigations • Common hurdles during the investigation process Presented by Fiona McMillan, Partner, Lane Neave

Awards of Compensation: Recent Developments • Hurt, humiliation and distress: How high can it go? • Loss of Income: What is being awarded?

2.00PM TO 5.15PM

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Chair: Dr Bill Hodge, Faculty of Law, University of Auckland LEGISLATION UPDATE Critical Legislative Changes Ensure you’re across all the latest legislative developments in employment, health and safety and workplace law and how they apply to your practice. Presented by Jennifer Mills, Partner, Anthony Harper

Analysis of Recent and Notable Employment Cases This cutting edge presentation will analyse and explain the impact of recent employment law cases. Come along to ensure you are up-to-date with the latest case law. Presented by Angela Evans, Partner, Langton Hudson Butcher Lawyers

HEAR FROM THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS AUTHORITY Disciplinary Investigations and Process • Examine how the disciplinary investigations process works in practice • Troubleshooting what can and does go wrong during an investigation • Case studies and examples Presented by Michele Ryan, Member, Employment Relations Authority

Presented by Paul Robertson, Partner, Heaney & Partners; Charter Signatory, Gender Equality, New Zealand Law Society

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Great presenters; thoroughly enjoyed the presentations

ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives: • Examine the current legislative and government position regarding pay equity • Stay up to date with recent developments for awards of compensation • Understand how to identify and respond to unconscious bias in the workplace • Discuss current issues relating to sexual harassment and workplace bullying

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Learning Objectives • Stay up to date with recent case law and legislative changes in health and safety and employment law • Gain a deeper understanding of the disciplinary investigation process

Choose face to face INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT: TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHT AND ‘PASSING OFF’ WEDNESDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2018 9.00AM TO 1.15PM

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$405

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Whether you’re a private legal advisor, in-house counsel or firm owner, you know how important it is to protect IP assets, as by the time an infringement occurs it is often too late. Examine critical IP protection strategies and consider not only what an infringement is but also how to avoid infringement and how to deal with one when it occurs. Chair: John Glengarry, Partner, Buddle Findlay IP Strategy: Why it Matters to Businesses and How Legal Practitioners can Help • Identification of key IP and presenting it in a way that speaks to the business, investors and potential purchasers • IP strategy: how to structure IP to get the best value for the business • Understanding IP in a global context: strategy for local and international commercialisation • Common pitfalls when dealing with IP in transactions Presented by Richard Watts, Partner, Simpson Grierson; Leading Lawyer Asia Pacific Legal 500 Intellectual Property 2018; Leading Lawyer - Chambers Asia-Pacific Intellectual Property 2018

Copyright Infringement • Films and criminal copyright: Kim Dotcom case • Musical works -- High Court decision in the Eminem case against the use of an arrangement of one of his songs by our National party for electioneering ads on TV • Non-literal copying; expression versus ideas: Fisher & Paykel Finance • Internet copyright: streaming and unlicensed communication • The current Copyright Act Review Presented by Ken Moon, Consultant, AJ Park Intellectual Property

Approaching ‘Passing Off’ and a Breach of the Fair Trading Act 1986 • The relevant law • Common factual scenarios • Making a claim and how to be prepared for one • Receiving a claim and how to avoid one Presented by Paul Johns, Head of Dispute Resolution, Baldwins

Trademarks Distinguishing the known from the well-known: searching for meaning behind the concept of the well-known mark in New Zealand. Presented by Sarah Harrison, Special Counsel, James & Wells

WEDNESDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2018 2.00PM TO 5.15PM

$405

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The threat of a cyber attack or a data breach is inescapable, and should one occur the consequences can be quite catastrophic. Law firms are under tremendous pressure to review the strength of their policies and processes to protect from an attack and be armed and ready when it happens. Protect your firm and your client by receiving a timely update on current cyber threats from legal and tech leaders who will walk you through the steps you need to take right now to avoid having to deal with a potential disaster later. Chair: Campbell McKenzie, Director, Cyber Leader and National Forensic Technology Leader, PwC Cybersecurity for Your Law Firm: Understanding the Regulatory Environment • What is cybercrime? The “why” and “how” • Some of the ‘Greatest Hits’ in cybercrime • Why lawyers should care: our regulatory obligations • Why the law is unlikely to help if your firm is targeted and why prevention is the key • Some practical self-help suggestions Presented by Anchali Anandanayagam, Principal, Hudson Gavin Martin

Cybersecurity, Cybercrime and Insurance: Is your Firm at Risk? • Identifying your cyber risks • The unique risks for lawyers • Developing a risk management strategy • Reduce, accept or insure the risk – which is right for you? Presented by Petra Lucioli, Claims Manager, Delta Insurance

Minimising Cybercrime Threat in your Firm: Strategies and Tips • Cyber-attack myths debunked: proposed approaches to addressing the real threats • Understanding an attackers motivation • How assessing your firm’s risk profile can help you minimise the impact of a breach Presented by Steve Byrne, Founder/Partner, Cyber Research

Dealing with a Cybercrime Incident (Reputational Damage and Actual loss) • Why Cybercrime is big news for customers and media • The anatomy of a crisis • Do we have to have to tell? Why staff and customers should be the first to know • The good, the bad and the ugly: examples of cybercrime incident management • How to plan for and manage reputational risk Presented by Trish Sherson, Co-Founder/Strategy Director, Sherson Willis

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ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives: • Examine IP Strategy and why it is important to your practice • Gain a broader understanding of copyright Infringement and trademarks • Consider how to best approach ‘Passing Off’ and a breach of the Fair Trading Act 1986

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ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives: • Stay up to date with regulatory developments in cybercrime and security • Examine whether your firm is at risk of a cyber attack • Consider strategies for minimising cybercrime in your firm • Learn how to deal with a cybercrime incident affecting reputational damage and actual loss

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NOT-FOR-PROFITS, TRUSTS AND CHARITIES LAW SYMPOSIUM THURSDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2018

$715

9.00AM TO 5.15PM

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With so much happening in this space it is crucial that you are across the current and important issues facing NFPs, charities and trusts to ensure transparency, integrity and effective management. Receive strategic updates from leading experts, and understand the implications of legislative developments, legal and governance structures, employment and volunteers issues, and financial, tax and reporting obligations. Designed for board members of NFP’s, trusts and charities, and the firms that represent them.

SESSION 1: RIDING THE WAVE OF NEW LEGISLATION AND REGULATION

SESSION 2: TAX, ACCOUNTING AND RISK IN NOT-FORPROFITS AND CHARITIES

9.00AM TO 1.15PM

2.00PM TO 5.15PM

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$405

Chair: Craig Fisher, Audit Partner – Chairman RSM New Zealand Group, RSM Hayes Audit Privacy Update for Not-for-Profit Organisations • An overview of the currently proposed reforms to the NZ Privacy Act • GDPR: what is it and how might it affect us • Databases with personal info and what you should know Presented by Hayley Miller, Partner, Kensington Swan

Charities Law Update • Review of the Charities Act 2005 • Recent charities-related case law and decisions of the Charities Registration Board -- Advocacy by charities -- Charities and businesses -- The advancement of religion -- What constitutes a “gift” that can be claimed for tax purposes • Legislative update, including: -- Significant changes proposed in the latest Tax Bill -- Trusts bill -- Proposed new legislation for incorporated societies • Important recent changes to the financial reporting rules for registered charities Presented by Susan Barker, Director, Sue Barker Charities Law

Employment Law Issues in the Not-for-Profit Sector • Volunteers vs employees: how to keep them distinct • Challenges when restructuring: best practice guidelines for making changes that affect your staff • Responding to personal grievance claims: how to reduce the risk to your organisation Presented by Mark Donovan, Barrister, Chancery Chambers

To Govern, or Not to Govern: That is the Question (with Apologies to William Shakespeare) Everything you need to know relating to the comparison between nonprofit governance in New Zealand, Australia and the UK including: • How these countries differ in terms of the quality of governance standards • Requirements regarding entry to governance roles

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Chair: Vincent Naidu, Principal, Vinci Law Tax-Exempt or Taxable? Understand the tax considerations you need to know about relating to different sources of income received by not-for-profit organisations. • Overview of the not-for-profit sector in New Zealand • Income types and tax treatments (charities and not-for profits) • Common errors and things to watch out for • Recent and upcoming legislative changes • Tax Working Group interim report Presented by Alexandra Bourne, Senior Policy Analyst and Judy Cuellar, Solicitor, Inland Revenue

Financial Reporting and Audit: What You Need to Know • What has changed and why in New Zealand • Who in the sector needs to comply with what • Service performance reporting: -- What’s involved -- Lessons from early adopters • What other changes are on the horizon • Your opportunity to quiz the accounting expert Presented by Wayne Tukiri, Associate Director - Audit & People, RSM Hayes Audit

Risk Considerations for Trustees and the Not-for-Profit Sector • What are the risks for Trustees and the Not for Profit Sector? • Legal developments including AML, workplace health and safety and culture and their implications • How does insurance help and what is available? • Claims examples and how to avoid it happening to you Presented by Brad Cuff, Special Counsel, DLA Piper and Paula Harris, Regional Manager, DUAL New Zealand

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Presented by Dr Michael Gousmett FCIS PhD BCom(Hons) BBS Dip CM Dip Tchg, Adjunct Fellow, School of Humanities & Creative Arts (History), University of Canterbury, Independent Researcher and Public Historian

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ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives: • Review recent and important developments in charity law legislation • Examine governance issues affecting the NFP and charities sector • Understand the current issues relating to employment and volunteers • Consider privacy issues and the impact of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

$405

Learning Objectives: • Consider tax and accounting issues affecting the NFP and charities sector • Understand potential risk and how to avoid them

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ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING LAW: KEY UPDATES

IMMIGRATION LAW UPDATE THURSDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2018 9.00AM TO 1.15PM

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$405

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Take this opportunity to tackle some of the more complex situations that arise for you and your clients including the ever evolving employment issues and guidelines, separated families, applications that are appealed or come before judicial review plus difficult situations in relation to section 61 and ‘accredited employers’. Explore these issues with leading experts and receive 4 CPD hours while attending an information packed morning. Chair: Marcus Beveridge, Principal, Queen City Law; Immediate Past Convenor, NZLS Immigration and Refugee Law Committee; former Chairman NZAMI SMC Residence Applications in Practice: A Guide for Practitioners • Terms of employment agreements: helping employers to get it right • Claiming SMC points strategically: choose your battles • The art of classification: finding the right skill level for the job Presented by Simon Laurent, Principal and Dew James, Staff Solicitor, Laurent Law

Immigration and Family Law in the Context of Separated Families Review of key cases, law and practice

THURSDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2018 2.00PM TO 5.15PM

Presented by Jack Cheng, Consultant and Bradley So, Associate, Queen City Law

Judicial Review and Appeals • Features of the legislative scheme • Key interpretation principles established by the courts to date • Recent significant cases • Restrictions on judicial review and appeals • Interim/pre-emptive remedies • Reasons for decision Presented by Ian Carter, Barrister, Featherstone Chambers

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National Planning Standards, RMA, water and a key case update with significant ramifications, all analysed and broken down into practical takeaways for you. If that’s not reason enough for you to attend and catch up on what’s new in planning and environment law, then come to hear from an unparalleled line-up of leading experts in the area who will share their experience and expertise with you and ensure you’re up-to-date with the latest in environmental law practice. Chair: Derek Nolan QC, Bankside Chambers National Planning Standards: The Good, the Bad and the Issues • Genesis: background and statutory basis for the Standards • Aim: rationale for, and objectives of, the Standards • Overview: what the Standards do and don’t cover • Issues: implementation timing, resourcing, coverage, consistency, unintended effects and more • Next steps: revision, gazettal and implementation Presented by Vicki Morrison-Shaw, Partner, Atkins Holm Majurey Limited

CASE STUDY

Presented by Deborah Manning, Barrister

Practical Update: Accredited Employer and Section 61 • Update on the Accredited Employer: practical tips • Section 61 practise guide: navigating difficult situations

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The High Court in R J Davidson Family Trust v Marlborough District Council [2017] NZHC 52 • Case law prior to the decision • The Court’s reasoning • Implications resource consent applications and drafting RMA plans • The Court of Appeal decision Presented by Ezekiel Hudspith, Senior Associate, Kensington Swan

Short Term RMA Reform: “Rolling Back” the Resource Legislation Amendment Act 2018 • The key issues with the RLAA • Why the need for short term reform: Is this just “more tinkering”? • Summary of suggested amendments • Where to from there? Presented by Helen Andrews, Partner, Berry Simons Environmental Law

Water: The New Battle Ground • Analysis of key challenges • Where is water reform heading? Presented by Daniel Minhinnick, Partner, Russell McVeagh

Excellent, helpful, informative and thorough

Insightful and thought provoking

IMMIGRATION ADVISORS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN 20 CPD HOURS PER YEAR TO RENEW THEIR PRACTISING LICENCE

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ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives: • Review recent key cases in immigration law • Gain a deeper understanding of SMC Residence Applications and employment issues • Consider judicial reviews and appeals in immigration • Examine current issues relating to judicial review in immigration appeals

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ATTEND AND EARN Learning Objectives: • Understand how the National Planning Standards and RMA apply • Catch up on current environmental issues and significant cases • Examine water issues and proposed reforms

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RISKS IN PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS FRIDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2018

9.15AM TO 12.30PM

FORENSIC EVIDENCE FOR CRIMINAL LAWYERS $405

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Suspect that a transaction is fishy? Master how to identify red flags, red herrings and risks when faced with a disclosure requirement, potential ethical dilemma or situation that may put your practice at risk. Law firms ultimately benefit from this program by mitigating the potential for oversights and mistakes by closing rank on their due diligence processes. Legal executives, junior lawyers, conveyancers and settlement agents on the frontline will benefit from the practical training. Anti Money Laundering Potential Risk factors: What to Look for and What to Do • Does AML apply to me and my practice? • What is a suspicious or reportable transaction and what can you do? • What are the red flags to look out for? • Is there insurance for this? • Claims and breach examples Presented by Brad Cuff, Special Counsel, DLA Piper

Disclosure Requirements and Implications in Property Transactions • An overview of NZS8510:2017 -- Testing and decontamination of meth-contaminated properties • Sir Peter Gluckman’s May 2018 report • Implications and considerations on: -- Buying and selling property -- Advising landlords or tenants Presented by Olivia Grant, Partner and Alysha Hinton, Senior Solicitor, Duncan Cotterill

Practical Skills and Ethics in Property Transactions • Know who your client is • Get clear instructions • Confirming instructions when -- There is doubt -- Client is not following advise • Conflicts and how to avoid them • The special position of guarantees

FRIDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2018 1.45PM TO 5.00PM

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CSI meets the Courtroom: It is imperative for you as a criminal lawyer to stay up to date with new and evolving forensic techniques. Examine a sample of forensic evidence topics including drugs, DNA, blood splatters and non-biological matter, as well as insights into the latest technology in laser scanning and how these scans are being used as evidence in court. Alcohol, Toxicology & Drug Driving • Alcohol: -- Differences between blood and breath alcohol screening and evidential sampling, one or two readings on the printout and INSUFF samples -- Are these tests valid and what do they mean? • Toxicology: -- What is it? advantages of sample types (blood, hair and urine) -- How are the results reported in NZ and what do they mean? • Drug driving: -- Scientific limitations given NZ law -- Analysis of samples and what do they mean? Presented by Dr Anna Sandiford, The Forensic Group Ltd

We Have Results; What is the Question? Forensic Results in the Context of a Case • Forensic biology and DNA analysis • Current techniques • Why the question matters: from crime scene to court Presented by Paige McElhinney, The Forensic Group Ltd

Laser Scanning at Serious Crime Scenes • The use of scans at court to assist in understanding the evidence • How it’s done and future directions Presented by Kurt McManus, Senior Technician, Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited

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