Business Law for Managers

Enhance your knowledge of your key responsibilities and potential liabilities in the area of Business Law.

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Who should attend | Learning outcomes | Interactive learning | Fees | Venue | Accommodation | Cancellation | Enquiries

Managers and professionals in business make decisions of a legal nature every day, yet they do not always understand or have access to current knowledge in Business Law. They are constantly required to enter into formal and informal agreements and transactions in a wide range of business situations. These agreements and transactions can have legal implications, not only for their organisation but also for themselves. Indeed, there is an increasing trend in the law to make managers personally liable for breaches of the law by their organisation.

Responsible managers therefore need to be aware of the importance of minimising legal risk. This benefits not only their organisation but also the manager by reducing their exposure to penalties and fines under the law. Managers who recognise that managing legal risk should be a normal and important part of their approach to their management duties need also to improve their knowledge by keeping up with changes to Business Law.

Who should attend

The program is intended for managers, professionals and others who wish to update their understanding of a wide range of legal issues that impact on their management duties and affect their responsibilities. You will benefit by being better placed to identify potential legal problems at an early stage and knowing how to act to minimise legal risks.

Learning outcomes

This program is designed to help you enhance your knowledge of your key duties, responsibilities and potential liabilities in the area of Business Law. You will have the opportunity to examine a number of critical legal areas that are relevant to your organisation, including:

• Overview of the Legal System
• Contract Law
• Consumer and Business Protection Law
• Competition and Restrictive Trade Practices Law
• Employment Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Minimising Legal Risk
• Legal Compliance Programs
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

In each topic, emphasis will be placed on identifying the legal duties that apply to a manager and the legal liabilities that may be attracted by their actions.

Interactive learning

This is a hands-on interactive workshop that offers a stimulating learning experience and imparts valuable skills and knowledge with immediate application.

It will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment.

Following a proven method, the presenter adopts a theory-application-discussion model of learning. This will be supported by the use of case studies and group discussion which will allow you to further develop your knowledge in this crucial area.

As part of this workshop you will receive a set of checklists and detailed notes for each of the areas covered to assist you in managing your legal risk.

Fees

The fee for one participant is $1,295
For bookings of three people, the discounted fee is $3,302 (a reduction of 15%)
For bookings of five people, the discounted fee is $5,180 (a reduction of 20%)
The course is GST free.

Venue

Executive Education Unit
The University of Adelaide
Level 7, 10 Pulteney Street
Adelaide, South Australia

Accommodation

While this course is non-residential, accommodation at special rates is available at a range of nearby hotels. Please contact Annette Enright  for further information by phone (08) 8313 3268 or fax (08) 8313 6140 or email.

Cancellations or Deferments

For withdrawal or deferment advice received no less than 3 weeks prior to the course start date, the full fee will be refunded. For notification received between 4 working days and 3 weeks prior to the course start date, a fee of 25% will apply. For notification received less than 4 working days prior to course start date, the full fee will be forfeited, however we will accept a suitable substitute right up to the morning of the course.

Enquiries

Annette Enright
Program Administrator

Please contact us if you have any questions about this program.