Events - conferences, seminars and masterclasses
USLF Seminar セミナー
Date:
- 14 June 2023 to 28 February 2024
- 2023年6月14日～2024年2月28日 （契約塾、知財塾、技術法務塾の全17回）
Time:
- 15:00-16:45 / 16:00-17:45 - The last session of Contract School (September 25, 2023), the second session of IP School (October 26, 2023), and the last session of Tech-Legal Practice School (February 28, 2024) will start at 16:00 due to receptions.
- 15:00～16:45 / 16:00-17:45 契約塾の最終回（2023 年 9 月 25 日） 知財塾の第 2 回（2023 年 10 月 26 日） 技術法務塾の最終回（2024 年 2 月 28 日） は懇親会開催の関係で、開始時間が 16:00 となります。
Fee:
- 5,500 JPY for each seminar
- 5,500円（税込）／回
How to invest and acquire Japanese listed companies
WHERE : ONLINE
WHEN : November 27, 2023 - May 31, 2024
An experienced Japanese corporate legal lawyer will explain in Chinese how to invest in and acquire Japanese listed companies. The commentary includes comprehensive information on acquisition methods, financial supervision, antitrust declarations, foreign investment declarations, and the latest investment cases.
SCL India's Biennial International Conference on Construction Law & Arbitration: Reshaping Construction Dispute Resolution
WHERE: New Delhi, India
WHEN: 8 to 10 December 2023
After witnessing great successes in the previous iterations of the Society of Construction Law India’s biennial conference, the organising committee is resolute and excited on making the conference even bigger and better. The Society of Construction Law (SCL-India), which is the India Branch of the Society of Construction Law, UK, is a leading international body pioneering in education, study and research in construction law for public benefit. This 4th edition of SCL India’s Biennial International Conference aims to bring who's who from the field of Construction Law and Construction Arbitration along with key stakeholders and luminaries from related disciplines across the globe to reshape the construction dispute resolution ecosystem. The 2023 edition aims to host over 400 delegates and over 60 eminent speakers of international recognition, from various parts of the world. Notably, three sitting foreign judges namely Mr. Alexander Nissen KC, Judge, High Court (TCC-U.K.), Mr. Justice Philip Jeyaretnam, President, Singapore International Commercial Court and Mr. Doug Jones, International Judge, Singapore International Commercial Court would be speaking on the inaugural day of the conference. The Chairman of SCL, Mr Ratan K. Singh is delighted to welcome all delegates and speakers to the conference in the historical city of Delhi.
Criminal Law Update 2023 - Live with Colin Beaumont
WHERE: Online
WHEN: December 8, 2023 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Introduction
2022 was another very interesting year for case-law from the Court of Appeal and High Court. We are also getting recent Commencement Orders in relation to important pieces of legislation such as the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022. The Sentencing Act 2020 is now very much embedded, and we are getting the consideration of it in judgements handed down by the Court of Appeal.
This virtual classroom seminar will include all the recent interesting case-law dealing with issues that criminal practitioners are called upon to consider daily.
What You Will Learn
This live broadcast will cover the following:
- Those sections of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 now in force
- Those sections of the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 now in force
- The very latest amendments to The Criminal Procedure Rules and the Criminal Practice Directions
- The updated guidance from the Judicial College in relation to ‘Youths in the Crown Court’
- The very latest from the Sentencing Council
- The things you need to know about the Domestic Abuse Act 2021
- Regina v Nolan [2022] - an important case in relation to credit for a plea of guilty
- R v Savage [2022] - the lawfulness, or otherwise, of the decision to increase the sentence on today’s offence to cover a period of recall
- Candlish v The DPP [2022] - a fascinating read on theft by way of low-value shoplifting
- Ridge v Grimshaw [2022] - a case in which the Court of Appeal considered whether or not the mandatory minimum sentence should have been imposed
- Allocation and Sending - the guidance document published by the JCS
- The things you need to know about the Offensive Weapons Act
- A paper on the new rates of pay for determinations that the offender qualifies for legal aid on or after 30th September 2022 - Statutory Instrument 2022 No.848
- Regina v Camera [2022] - a consideration by the Court of Appeal of the 4-year rule when sentencing under the dangerous offender provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2003
- What’s new at the police station? - legislation and case law
Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.
Gain Confidence as a Family Advocate - Live Introduction with Stuart Barlow
WHERE : ONLINE
WHEN : 08 Dec 2023 9:30am - 11:30am
Family lawyers are often expected to undertake their own advocacy almost at the beginning of their careers. Many feel they lack the knowledge, skills or confidence to undertake this task and would benefit from some training in this area.
This live session broadcast will assist those who wish to gain some elementary knowledge of their role as a family advocate. It will provide practical examples of hearings in divorce, domestic abuse, children (both public and private) and financial disputes.
What You Will Learn
This live and interactive session will cover the following:
- The benefits of undertaking family advocacy
- Types of hearing you encounter
- Negotiation
- Preparation and bundles
- Presenting evidence at the hearing
- Litigants in Person and McKenzie Friends
- Drafting court orders
- Cafcass and local authority reports
- Order of advocates in opening a case, submissions and closing speeches
Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.
The Inheritance Tax Rules - An Introduction for Probate Practitioners
WHERE : ONLINE
WHEN : 08/12/2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The inheritance tax rules can be complex, not least due to the new Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB), and mistakes can be made by miscalculating tax or claiming allowances incorrectly.
This brand new live interactive broadcast session is designed to provide an update on the current tax rules, including the calculations for potentially exempt transfers, RNRB and claiming gifts out of income plus Business Property and Agricultural Property Relief, to enable you to accurately calculate the tax.
What You Will Learn
The live interactive broadcast session will cover the following:
- The basics of the tax rules including the transferable nil rate band
- The new RNRB
- Potentially exempt transfers and their effect on IHT
- Gifts with reservation of benefit
- Allowable allowances from IHT - annual allowances and gifts out of income
- Business Property and Agricultural Property Relief
Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.
Drafting Effective Child Arrangement Orders - Tips & Common Issues Explored
WHERE : ONLINE
WHEN : 11 Dec 2023 9:00am - 11:00am
Child Arrangements Orders (‘CAOs’) are the cornerstone of the private law children proceedings.
The orders detail the arrangements for children that are ordered by the court or agreed by the parties. They can include contact directions and conditions and detail arrangements both now and in the future.
This virtual classroom seminar will help you draft CAOs and equip you with a range of useful hints and tips. The live session will also explore some common issues and help you avoid these potential pitfalls.
What You Will Learn
This live and interactive session will cover the following:
- Overview of CAOs and their legal foundations
- The Court’s duty when considering CAOs
- Likely concerns of the court
- Basic drafting principles
- Practical hints and tips
- Planning ahead for potential enforcement issues
- The ‘standard order’ precedents and recent updates
Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.
Navigating greenwashing risk in consumer advertising claims
Against the backdrop of corporates’ growing temptation to spotlight their ‘green’ credentials, during this webinar, our panelists will survey explore the latest trends in connection with greenwashing risk across key markets: EU, France, Germany, the UK and the US.
Our panellists will take the audience through (1) recent litigation and enforcement trends before domestic courts and self-regulatory authorities and (2) the evolving regional and national laws, as well as voluntary guidance in this space.
Our experts will share key takeaways for each jurisdiction on how companies can mitigate greenwashing risk, while responsibly and accurately reflecting their sustainability progress.
Moderator
Genevra Forwood
Partner, Brussels, London
Speakers
Markus Mette
Partner, Hamburg
Markus handles greenwashing litigation in Germany
Yann Utzschneider
Partner, Paris
Yann Utzschneider leads the Paris office's Competition, EU Law and Economic Regulation practice at White & Case. Yann focuses on competition, distribution and consumer law, with extensive expertise in notification of concentrations, cartels, abuse of dominant position, major distribution and litigation.
He is currently in charge of various EU and French cases relating to abuse of dominant positions and anti-competitive practices and also greenwashing litigation across a wide range of industry sectors, including consumer goods, banking and pharmaceuticals.
Lawson Caisley
Partner, London
Lawson leads our UK disputes team and covers UK developments in this space
Anna Naydonov
Partner, Washington DC