This session was recorded on 25 February 2025 as part of the 2025 In-House Corporate Lawyers Forums.

In today's digital age, social media platforms have become a double-edged sword, offering unprecedented opportunities for communication while also posing significant legal risks.

We explore the complex landscape of defamation in the context of social media, highlighting why it is crucial for in-house and government lawyers to stay vigilant, with a panel of 3 experts and a moderator from the Law Society.

Judge Judith Gibson, District Court of NSW
Larina Alick, Executive Counsel, Nine Publishing and Australian Community Media
Gina McWilliams, Senior Legal Counsel, News Corp Australia
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW

This session was recorded on 21 November 2023 as part of the In-House Corporate Lawyers Forum.

Join us for an insightful session looking at the recent changes to the Competition and Consumer Act which has redefined penalties, shifting them from a mere ‘slap on the wrists’ to something with teeth. Our expert speaker, Scott Alden, Partner at HWL Ebsworth will discuss the implications of these changes and you will gain valuable insights into the changing legal landscape.

Scott Alden, Partner, HWL Ebsworth

Since 2015 the Indigenous Procurement Policy has generated $9.5 billion in contracting opportunities for Indigenous Businesses. Indigenous Businesses play a vital role in Indigenous Australian economic participation and wellbeing. Indigenous Business joint ventures offer unique opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Business growth, cultural exchange, and social impact. This session will explore the essentials of Indigenous Business, including joint venture structuring, incorporation, governance, and compliance with Supply Nation requirements. Discover how to navigate Supply Nation registration and certification, connecting your business to opportunities and networks. Learn how you can empower Indigenous enterprises and foster economic growth.

This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.

This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2021 - Wills & Estates stream. 

This session covers the following issues:

• The problems created for Indigenous people (including the burgeoning Indigenous middle class) by the mainstream succession law
• New intestacy provisions for Indigenous people in NSW
• Drafting culturally appropriate wills - tips and traps

This session will look at what is necessary, in an electronic age, to constitute an informal will, and considers what constitutes a “document”. Presenter Anthea Kennedy will also consider the importance of the deceased’s intentions when considering an informal document, the role of computer experts in cases when determining the existence of a will, and the part played by interim and stop gap wills.  In examining these issues, the session will focus on relevant legislation and recent Court decisions.

 This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.

This session was recorded on 28 August 2025 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2025.

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, PTSD and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding.
 
If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. 

In this session, Raoul Wilson SC will consider both inter vivos and testamentary trusts from a probate litigator’s perspective. The session will cover estate objectives, administration considerations and the susceptibility of inter vivos and testamentary trusts to attack in probate and equity cases.

This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.

Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Wills and Estates

This session will involve case reviews of recent judgments from the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the NSW Court of Appeal in applications for Judicial Review of decisions, including: Members’ decisions in damages assessments and miscellaneous claims assessment disputes; Merit Reviewers’ decisions in statutory benefits disputes; and decisions of Medical Assessors, Review Panels, and the President’s Delegates. 

This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

This session was recorded on 29 August 2025 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2025.

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, PTSD and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding.
 
If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. 

Join us for a comprehensive look at pivotal cases which have helped shape the legal landscape for government lawyers over the past year.

This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.

Christine Lithgow, Principal, Christine Lithgow & Associates

Keith Redenbach, Principal Solicitor, Redenbach Legal

Join presenter Catherine Hallgath for a presentation covering the latest developments in leasing. Through an examination of recent cases, this session will ensure specialists are informed about the complexities that can arise in the course of leasing negotiations and agreements.

This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.

Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Property