Conference: A modern legal framework to enable global trade: the new legislation on arbitration and on electronic transactions

Event Details

Date:

Tuesday, 05 February 2013

Time:

All Day

Location:

UQ Business School Downtown, MBA Theatre, Level 19, Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane.

URL:

http://www.law.uq.edu.au/?page=189570

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Full Description:: To download a copy of the program visit the conference website.
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific (UNCITRAL RCAP) and The University of Queensland’s TC Beirne School of Law are proud to present the conference:

A modern legal framework to enable global trade: the new legislation on arbitration and on electronic transactions

This conference offers participants a unique opportunity to discuss and examine the impacts of the government’s announcement that Australia will accede to the UN Convention dealing with electronic international contracts, and following the introduction of the Commercial Arbitration Bill 2012 into the Queensland parliament.

Featuring the Queensland Attorney General Jarrod Bleijie, and Luca Castellani, Head of UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific, among a distinguished assembly of international experts, lawyers and academics, this one-day event promises lively and informed discussion on e-commerce law from a State, national and international perspective.

The conference will be of interest and relevance to lawyers, academics, law students and internet businesses and users who wish to keep abreast of the latest changes impacting online contracts and dispute resolution.

Members of the legal profession may also claim CPD points for attending on a full-day basis.