eLawyer Law Blog Forum

 Date:   29th & 30th June 2009
Venue:  Singapore
Time:   8.30am – 6.00pm
Organiser:  Marcus Evans
Contact:  603-2723 6757
Email:   CatherineF@marcusevanskl.com
Website:  www.marcusevans.com

Please click to see the e-brochure: http://www.marcusevansassets.com/doc/pdfs/Ep_14724.pdf

Synopsis:
Marcus Evans’ ‘Intellectual Property Management 2009’ conference will enable forward looking enterprises to face challenges of extracting the latent value of their IP and using it effectively in their business strategy by focusing on gaining a competitive edge by actively integrating IP into your business processes, measuring valuation concepts and procedures of IP towards the global economic situation, establishing the parameters for in-depth valuation approach and methods-Cost, Market & Income/Estimation, protecting IP from global constraints to secure profitability, engaging in IP law enforcement and litigation as a business solution to handle disputes over infringements, complying with the standard procedures and formalities on IP rights upon acquisition, preventing IP infringements through various effective measures to safeguard assets, harnessing Intellectual Preservation and Electronic Intellectual Property, getting to grips with latest developments in the IP environment around Asia, leveraging on Intellectual Property assets to finance your business, managing IP portfolio to be cost effective in order to sustain the current economic situation, commercialising technology through the power of IP licensing , leveraging on IP to differentiate and standout from other market players through effective IP auditing, planning for a strategic IP management to prepare for the challenges faced in the current economic climate calls for self-help bailouts for businesses, protecting IP during Merger & Acquisition activities in near future and improving IP Strategy & Risk Management.

This conference also highlights the participation of representatives from international companies such as World Intellectual Property Office (Switzerland), International Confederation of Societies of Authors & Composers (CISAC) (Singapore), San Miguel (Philippines), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (Taiwan), Creative Technology (Singapore), Lafarge (France), HeiTech Padu Berhad (Malaysia), Ranbaxy (India), Standard Chartered First Bank (Korea), Canon (Singapore), Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (Singapore), True Corporation PCL (Malaysia) and among others.

For further event details and event brochure, kindly contact Ms. Catherine Foo at the contact details above.

Special 10% discount for eLawyer member who signs up for the event. 

Although the growth in public and private healthcare has encouraged tandem growth in medico-legal services, the practice of medicine is facing more scrutiny than ever. The increasing number of allegations of medical negligence is a cause for concern. This has certainly reinforced the need for healthcare organisations in Malaysia to implement effective framework and preventive measures to reduce medico-legal controversies and costly litigations.

1. What to do when medical records are released wrongly?
2. What is the first step in pursuing a medical malpractice claim?
3. Why is a medical malpractice lawyer needed for medical mistakes?
4. In the event of medical negligence, how will the private-in-public arm and the public side decide contributory liability?
5. Will fee-paying patients be allowed to jump the queue for waiting-list elective operations or will the  waiting list for non-paying patients suffer as a result?
6. A nurse medication error or a drug information error?

Recognising the above challenges, the Asia Business Forum has specially designed a practical and informative 2-day conference on Medico-Legal for organisations operating within the health sector. The aim of this conference is to emphasize the importance of acquiring adequate medical indemnity as well as to provide information about the various elements and qualities of such indemnity protection. The conference will also cover key strategies to increase the quality of patient care and minimise the threat of litigation. Also get the updates on both current legal issues, risk management systems that will mitigate future litigation and alternative means of resolving disputes with patients.

The Panel Of Distinguished Speakers are from:
** Bar Council – Malaysian Mediation Centre ** Malaysian Medical Council ** Hospital Kuala Lumpur ** Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban ** Hospital Ampang ** Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang ** Public Health Medicine Specialist Association of Malaysia ** Clinical Research Centre ** Commonwealth Medical Trust ** Primary Care Doctors Organisation Malaysia (PCDOM) ** Malaysia Medical Association (Johor Branch) **

As well as 3 leading law firms dealing in Medico-Legal
** Drew & Napier LLC, Singapore ** Raja, Darryl & Loh ** Rajah & Tann LLP, Singapore **

Invest your time in this 2-day conference now to gain more information and knowledge that will assist you in reducing the risk of being exposed to medical negligence claims. Don’t miss this good opportunity to network with the medical and legal professionals.

Please call 03-20703299 or email puvanes@abf-asia.com for more information.

Click at the below link to see the online flyer: http://www.abf-asia.com/project/9551MC_EL.pdf  or click here to download the flyer in pdf format.

(eLawyer being the media partner to this event, as such, a special 10% discount will be given to eLawyer Members who sign up for the event.)

‘Do action speaks louder than words’??? However, the Bar Council Human Rights Committee proved vice versa. They decided to talk rather than walk in conjunction with the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights(UDNR) 1948 as well as the Human Rights Day on the 10th of December 2008.

Hence, The Bar Council Human Rights Committee will be organizing the Bar Council Human Rights Debate 2008 to make known towards the public about our rights as homosapiens. In addition, this debate will cultivate moral values and narrow the gap regardless culture, ethnic and language because all rights allied issue will be debated. The debate ought to be the right place to express your opinion on international and national policies. The theme for the debate is “UDHR @ 60 and still not all is right”. The event will take place on the 9th-12th of December, 2008 at KDU college (PJ Campus).
If you are interested to know more about the Articles in UDNR, you can click the link ,http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html

Each team consist of two person. The debate will be held in the British Parliamentary style. Thus, there will be opening and closing arguments for both the government and the opposition. Each person will be given 7 minutes to present his/her argument. Audi Alteram Partem is exercised in the debate.The debate do not requires you to only speak, but hearing the other party is essential too! Watching debates has never been mundane to me, most of the speakers were very eloquent people. If you think you are one of them, quickly register for this debate. Attractive prizes are awaiting the winner. If debate is not your cup of tea, perhaps you can opt to participate as an adjudicator or in the Public Speaking competition.

However, if you wish to assist or donate a token of appreciation for this event. Please do not hesitate to do so because it is never easy to organize and make it successful event without support from everyone. Let’s participate and celebrate this event to show that WE CARE and we are concern about our rights. If we do not even care about our rights, who will?
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The applicable fees in respect of the Debate Tournament and Public Speaking Competition are as follows:

I. Debate Tournament

For participants

RM250 per person (for debater)
RM250 per person (for adjudicator)
RM250 per person (for officer/ observer)
(Fee includes food and hotel accommodation)
Every team must have 2 debaters and 1 adjudicator. (For participating institutions, the maximum number of teams permitted is 5 per institution)

For ‘Stay At Home’ participants

RM180 per person (for debater)
RM180 per person (for adjudicator)
RM180 per person (for officer/observer)
(Fee includes food)
Every team must have 2 debaters and 1 adjudicator. (For participating institutions, the maximum number of teams permitted is 5 per institution)

II. Public Speaking Competition

RM50 per person (Fee includes food)

Registration Process:

Kindly send to us via wire transfer the requisite fee(s) by 30 October 2008, details of which are as follows:

Bar Council
HSBC, No 2, Leboh Ampang, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Account No: 301-022166-001
SWIFT Code No: HBMBMYKL
(Please pay all bank charges so that the Bar Council receives the full amount of the fees.)

Alternatively, send your cheque(s) made in favor of the ‘Bar Council’ to them.

After transferring or sending your fee, e-mail them at hrdebate08@malaysianbar.org.my, and tell them your name, institution, and the amount of money you transferred/sent.

Attach a copy of the transfer slip/cheque and the registration form to the e-mail you sent. They will not cover transaction costs.

Please visit http://hrdebate08.wordpress.com/ for more information.

P/S: eLawyer.com.my is proud to be one of the sponsors of the above event.