Venue: The Menzies Hotel - Sydney, 14 Carrington St, Sydney NSW 2000, NSW
Speakers:
Various
Date & Time: Tuesday, 9th March 2010. 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Precis: March 9-10, 2010 - Ark Group Australia presents this 2-day conference that will feature timely case studies on how Australian organisations have prepared for eDiscovery. Hear an expert panel of judges present the judicial perspective on eDiscovery and learn from our corporate panel of experts in an interactive hypothetical scenario session.
More information is available on the Ark Group website
VSCL members are entitled to a $250 discount on their registration.
Venue: RACV Club - Wine Cellar, 501 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
Date & Time: Thursday, 26th November 2009. 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Precis: Well another year has come and gone. The committee invites current and prospective members to join us for our end of year drinks and kick off what will hopefully be a happy Christmas season for all. Food and drinks will be provided. This will take place immediately after our AGM.
More Information | BackVenue: RACV CLUB - Wine Cellar, 501 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
Date & Time: Thursday, 26th November 2009. 5:30PM - 6:00PM
Precis: The committee invites all members to attend the AGM. Attached to this notification you will find the agenda, minutes of the 2008 AGM and nomination forms for the committee. We invite all members to consider joining the committe to add further value to the VSCL through their direct involvement.
The AGM will be followed by the President's Drinks at 6pm - and you are invited to stay on and wrap up the year with the committee.
Venue: Beijing - China, Yuyang Hotel , Chaoyang District, Beijing, Other
Date & Time: Wednesday, 18th November 2009. 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Precis: Co presented by the Hong Kong Green Link Group and the Peking University Legal Information Centre.
VSCL members can claim a 10% Discount on their registration fee.
Please check the web for further details.
www.legalitasia.com
Venue: Allens Arthur Robinson , Level 27, 530 Collins St, VIC
Speakers:
To be confirmed
Date & Time: Thursday, 15th October 2009. 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Precis: More details to come
More Information | BackVenue: Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Level 36, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC
Speakers:
Joan Warner, CEO of Commercial Radio Australia
Date & Time: Thursday, 3rd September 2009. 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Precis: Joan Warner, CEO of Commercial Radio Australia, will present on the rollout of DAB+ digital radio in Australia, including an overview of the licensing and regulatory regime for digital radio.
More Information | BackVenue: Potter Farrelly & Associates, Ground Floor, 365 Lt Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
Speakers:
Mr Warwick Rothnie, Barrister
Date & Time: Monday, 13th July 2009. 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Precis: Following the highly successful seminar presented by Mr Peter Vogel, creative technologist and founder of IceTV, the VSCL is pleased to bring to you Mr Warwick Rothnie, who will present his legal analysis of the High Court’s decision in this seminal case. Mr Rothnie is a highly experienced member of the Victorian bar, with particular expertise in intellectual property. Seats are limited so act quickly to secure your spot at what promises to be a highly informative and thought-provoking seminar.
More Information | BackVenue: Russell Kennedy , Level 12, 469 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC
Speakers:
Mr Peter Vogel, Creative Technologist
Date & Time: Thursday, 4th June 2009. 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Precis: Peter Vogel was Chief Technology Officer at IceTV from 2003 to 2006. At IceTV, Peter developed the "IceGuide", the electronic program guide which was central to the recent High Court copyright dispute between IceTV and the Nine Network. Since leaving IceTV, Peter has continued to blog about the case at http://vogelross.com.au/vrblog/. Peter will discuss the history of IceTV, the development of the IceGuide and his experiences in the ensuing litigation.
VSCL will be following up with a seminar presented by Mr Warwick Rothnie on a legal analysis of the High Court decision in the IceTV case on Wednesday 10 June, details TBC.
Venue: Potter Farrelly & Associates, Grd Flr - 365 Lt Collins St, Melbourne, VIC
Speakers:
Phil Farrelly, VSCL President
Date & Time: Thursday, 30th April 2009. 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Precis: This meeting is being called to provide members with an opportunity to comment on this ALRC review.
Members who wish to discuss the VSCL submission are invited to comment.
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) is conducting a review of the conduct of royal commissions established under the Royal Commissions Act 1902 (Cth), and whether an alternative form of inquiry should be established.
An issues paper (long) and Snapshot document (short) were released. See more info below and at http://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/current/royal-commissions/index.html.
Venue: Oakton, Level 8, 271 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC
Speakers:
Michael Sneddon, General Counsel
Date & Time: Wednesday, 1st April 2009. 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Precis: The GFC and economic downturn will have significant ramifications for software suppliers and customers and their essentially intangible products and services. What are the rights and obligations of the parties and how can they protect their respective positions if one of them becomes insolvent. This seminar will examine the key contractual and industry issues in the context of the Corporations Act insolvency regime.