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Damages for breach of contract and wasted expenditure – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00


	This session was recorded on 27 March 2025 as part of the Crucial pointers in contract law: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Damages for breach of contract and wasted expenditure – Ourania Konstantinidis, Partner, Dentons This session will cover the High Court’s recent decision in Cessnock City Council v 123 259 932 P/L dealing with the appropriate measure of damages for breach of contract. We will dive into: A snapshot of historical cases on damages and how the High Court arrived at the landmark decision. The High Court’s guidance on reliance damages for breach of contract with a particular focus on wasted expenditure and the recently established ‘facilitation principle’. How the courts will approach disputes involving damages incurred in reliance on contractual promises. Important practical strategies as to how you can manage risk when drafting contracts or advising your clients.
	Recorded on 27 March 2025
	Ourania Konstantinidis, Partner, Dentons

Defamation by search engine: Recent developments including Duffy v Google [2023] – videocast

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


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	This session was recorded on 16 February 2023. In this session, Kieran Smark SC will discuss the topic of defamation law in the context of search engine results. He will summarise the facts and decisions of four recent cases; Google Inc v Duffy [2017] SASCFC 130, Trkulja v Google LLC [2018] HCA 25, Google LLC v Defteros [2022] HCA 27 and Duffy v Google [2023] SASC 13. Kieran will consider the implications of these judgments and will also examine the current proposals for legislative reform.
	Recorded on 16 February 2023
	Kieran Smark, Barrister, 153 Phillip Barristers
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Developments in evidence law – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session was recorded on 20 March 2025 as part of the Civil litigators: Mandatory Rule 6.1 – live webinar Developments in evidence law – Carmel Lee, Barrister, Greenway Chambers In this session, learn about recent developments in evidence law and their application to civil litigation.
	Recorded on 20 March 2025
	Carmel Lee, Barrister, Greenway Chambers

Directors duties and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – recorded webinar

0.5 CPD units

Non-Member $105.00

Member $75.00

0.5 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


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	This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Family Law stream. This session covers directors’ duties that may be relevant in family law matters where a family business is involved. Jacob Smith explains how the CFCOA treats directors’ duties, and explores the implications that these duties have on family law proceedings. 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, child pornography 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. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance.
	Recorded on 5 August 2022
	Jacob Smith, Senior Associate, Coleman Greig Lawyers

Dispute management: building and construction defects – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session was recorded on 19 March 2024 as part of the Property law: One day intensive - live webinar. Dispute management: building and construction defects, Anne Fernando, Partner, Sachs Gerace Lawyers Join Anne Fernando as she examines managing disputes relating to building and construction defects. Topics covered will include: Practical guidance on steps to take when building defects are raised Common ‘traps’ to avoid in building defects litigation Best practice for resolving building disputes fairly and efficiently An analysis of relevant case examples.
	Recorded on 19 March 2024
	Anne Fernando, Partner, Sachs Gerace Lawyers

Drafting and implementing environmental management systems – Recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


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	This session was recorded on 28 February 2023 as part of the Essentials for environmental and planning lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. In this session, learn specific skills in drafting by gaining understanding around: what are EMSs and EMPs and when are they required? what is the lawyer’s role in drafting EMSs and EMPs? what have the courts said about EMSs and EMPs?
	Recorded on 28 February 2023
	Elizabeth Wild, Partner, Environment & Planning Team Leader, Norton Rose Fulbright

Early career lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

3 CPD units

Non-Member $450.00

Member $315.00

3 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session was recorded on 13 March 2025 as part of the Early career lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Hear from legal experts as they discuss some of the issues faced by early career lawyers, while earning three CPD units. Time management skills for billable hours – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW By the end of this session, you will: Be familiar with costs disclosure obligations. Understand how to establish optimal billing practices. Be able to establish a costs practice with appropriate costs precedents. Ethical application of the conduct rules – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW This session will examine ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, with practical applications for early career lawyers. Preparing a brief for counsel – Owen Nanlohy, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers This is an introductory session for recently admitted lawyers or those new to briefing counsel. By the end of the session participants will: Understand the different roles in the relationship between instructing solicitor and counsel. Know how to compile a counsel brief with a good working structure.
	Recorded on Thursday 13 March 2025
	Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Owen Nanlohy, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers

Easements, other rights and the use and development of land – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


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	This session was recorded on 18 March 2023 as part of the Young Lawyers Property Law: One day intensive – live webinar. Easements and other rights of access are commercially valuable rights which allow the use and development of land for commercial purposes. This paper discusses contentious issues that arise in this area of property law.
	Recorded on 18 March 2023
	Peter Walsh, Barrister, University Chambers

Effective client conversations – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


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	This session was recorded on 20 March 2023 as part of the Essentials for lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – recorded webinar. In this session you will learn: The four stages of effective consultative selling Listening and questioning to uncover needs, issues and opportunities Explaining your credentials and expertise through storytelling
	Recorded on 20 March 2023
	Sara O'Connor, Facilitator & Executive Coach, Duncan Young Consulting

Electronic execution of documents - recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


	Online
	This session was recorded on 23 February 2022 as part of the Property law - one day intensive - live webinar. Electronic execution of documents This session will cover: Electronic execution of deeds and agreements by persons and companies Electronic execution processes and clauses Practical issues for property practitioners Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development.
	Recorded on 23 February 2022
	Diane Skapinker, Consultant, Ashurst

Electronic witnessing and execution of legal instruments – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session was recorded on 20 March 2024 as part of the Key developments and skills for civil litigators: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar Electronic witnessing and execution of legal instruments – Tim Masters, Senior Associate, Piper Alderman This session will cover the current legislative requirements for electronic execution and remote witnessing of legal documents such as wills, enduring powers of attorney, appointments of enduring guardian, affidavits, statutory declarations, deeds and contracts. In this session you will learn: The impact of legislation created under Covid-19 on the changes to practices of electronic signing and remote witnessing. The relevant sections of the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (NSW) and the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) with respect to electronic execution in NSW, and the interaction of those sections with execution requirements set out under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Acceptable forms of “Remote witnessing” and practices that should be avoided. Legislative differences between NSW and other jurisdictions and the differing requirements for electronic signing and remote witnessing for commonly encountered legal documents such as wills and deeds.
	Recorded on 20 March 2024
	Tim Masters, Senior Associate, Piper Alderman

Embracing hybrid work: Law firm considerations – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


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	This session was recorded on 1 February 2023 as part of the Embracing hybrid work: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar Hear from Joe Murphy in this recorded webinar course as he discusses some of the current issues faced by legal practitioners, running a hybrid law practice whilst discussing the following. Professional risks Flexible working arrangements WHS considerations
	Recorded on 1 February 2023
	Joe Murphy, Partner, Piper Alderman
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Embracing hybrid work: Mandatory rule 6.1 – recorded webinar

3 CPD units

Non-Member $435.00

Member $305.00

3 CPD Units Recorded webinar


	Online
	This session was recorded on 1 February 2023 as part of the Embracing hybrid work: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by legal practitioners, while earning three CPD units. Topics include: Managing and leading a hybrid team Legal ethics for hybrid practice Running a hybrid law practice Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. If you self-assess that this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills, this program may allow you to claim three (3) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; and (c) professional skills.
	Recorded on 1 February 2023
	Catherine Palin-Brinkworth, Strategist and Mentor, Progress Performance International Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW Joe Murphy, Partner, Piper Alderman

Employment Law update – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


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	This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Employment Law update - live webinar. This session will provide you with important legal developments in the world of employment. The presentation will alert you to the relevant labour law issues to be aware of in 2023. This session will cover: Recent developments in the Labor federal government’s legislative reform in industrial relations; Key decisions in lawful and reasonable directions for employees during and in the aftermath of COVID-19; Extension of time in Unfair Dismissal proceedings; The challenges in Unfair Dismissal proceedings where the employer relies upon a breach of safety protocols as a valid reason for termination.
	Recorded on 9 February 2023
	Michael Barnes, Partner, Carroll and O'Dea Lawyers

Enhancing team performance: Business skills for lawyers – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


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	This session was recorded on 28 March 2023 as part of the Essentials for lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1– live webinar. During this session participants will learn: what motivates people to do their best work, and how you can trigger this motivation as a leader; the importance of psychological safety in teams, and how leaders can promote it; six core leadership styles, and when to use them in order to stimulate high performance in your team; and key dimensions of team climate, where to focus first to get your team humming, and how to lift performance over time.
	Recorded on 28 March 2023
	Caspian Smith, Mediator, Open Sky

Essentials for environmental and planning lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – recorded webinar

4 CPD units

Non-Member $505.00

Member $355.00

4 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


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	This session was recorded on 28 February 2023 as part of the Essentials for environmental and planning lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. This course is designed for planning and environmental lawyers will comprise four sessions as follows: Marketing essentials for planning and environmental lawyers – Kristin Hancock, Director, Font & Swatch, Christopher Melotti, Message Marketer, Melotti Media and Mike Sandys, Managing Director, Oddball Marketing In this session, an expert marketing team will examine the concept and practice of marketing including: why it is fundamental for your firm and in practising in planning and environmental law; ways to differentiate brand in a highly competitive market; engaging a target audience and creating trust; and key actions to improve your brand messaging and digital presence Legal ethics – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session, you will explore ethical issues that can arise in your daily practice. Linden Barnes will identify important cases that will assist you in determining your professional responsibilities. Linden offers a detailed summary of the facts of each case, analyses the judgment, and discusses the wider implications of these decisions. This will be an interactive session as Linden encourages active participation, so bring along your questions!” Introduction to the Climate Change Act 2022 (Cth) – Mark Seymour, Barrister, Martin Place Chambers In this session gain an understanding on recent legislation through: an introduction to the Climate Change Act 2022 (Cth); state government actions in light of the Commonwealth government goals in setting targets; and an analysis of the current debate over the Safeguard Mechanism Drafting and implementing environmental management systems – Elizabeth Wild, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright In this session, learn specific skills in drafting by gaining understanding around: what are EMSs and EMPs and when are they required? what is the lawyer’s role in drafting EMSs and EMPs? what have the courts said about EMSs and EMPs?
	Recorded on 28 February 2023
	Kristin Hancock, Director, Font & Swatch Christopher Melotti, Message marketer, Melotti Media Mike Sandys, Managing Director, Oddball Marketing Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Mark Seymour, Barrister, Martin Place Chambers Elizabeth Wild, Partner, Environment & Planning Team Leader, Norton Rose Fulbright

Essentials for lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on demand recording

3 CPD units

Non-Member $450.00

Member $315.00

3 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session was recorded on 12 December 2023 as part of the Course Essentials for lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by legal practitioners, while earning three CPD units. Plain language training for professionals – Sharon de Bomford, Principal, Write Results Why should you bother writing in plain language? Well, because the courts demand it, clients want it and management appreciates it. There’s also evidence that shows plain language can get you better results. And if you do that, you will lift your personal profile, your team’s value and your organisation’s reputation. Write Results – plain language training for professionals looks at the four key skills you need to write well: thinking, planning, writing and checking. In this interactive, hour-long training session, we use entertaining and practical examples to show you how to spot the issues and fix them. Legal ethics – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session, you will explore ethical issues that can arise in your daily practice. Linden Barnes will identify important cases that will assist you in determining your professional responsibilities. Linden offers a detailed summary of the facts of each case, analyses the judgment, and discusses the wider implications of these decisions. This will be an interactive session as Linden encourages active participation, so bring along your questions! Practice management and compliance under the Uniform Law – Katherine Lau, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session, Katherine will look at the high-risk compliance areas of legal practice and review the compliance management objectives under the Legal Profession Uniform Law. She will also discuss compliance management strategies to address risks in legal practice. Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. If you self-assess that this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills, this program may allow you to claim three (3) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; and (c) professional skills.
	Recorded on 12 December 2023
	Sharon de Bomford, Principal, Write Results Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Katherine Lau, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW

Estate planning for blended families – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session was recorded on 12 March 2024 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar. Estate planning for blended families – Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d’Apice Lawyers Blended families, where one or both spouses have children from a prior relationship are today increasingly common. Inevitably, with a blended family situation, there will be a multitude of competing needs and obligations. Skillful estate planning can address those needs and obligations and as far as possible keep conflict within the family to a minimum. The presentation will examine types of blended families, provide an understanding of how to tackle your clients' objectives, and the potential for family provision claims. It will also cover possible strategies to include: Outright gifts Mutual wills contracts Life interests and rights to reside Superannuation and family trusts
	Recorded on 12 March 2024
	Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d'Apice Lawyers

Ethical issues for in-house lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session was recorded on 6 February 2025 as part of the Important issues for in-house lawyers: mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Ethical issues for in-house lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW In this session Linden will review recent issues in ethics, focusing on: Avoiding misleading statements. Managing client expectations. Understanding your confidentiality obligations.
	Recorded on 6 February 2025
	Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

Ethics for family lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session was recorded on 25 February 2025 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar Ethics for family lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW In this session, Linden reviews recent issues in ethics, focusing on: Avoiding misleading statements. Client expectation management. Confidentiality obligations.
	Recorded on 25 February 2025
	Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

Ethics for government lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session was recorded on 26 February 2025 as part of the Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Ethics for government lawyers – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW This session will examine ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, with specific application to government lawyers.
	Recorded on 26 February 2025
	Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW
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Ethics for rural lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


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	In this session, Linden Barnes and Matt Anderson look at a number of ethical issues including: Conflicts when acting for multiple family members Conflicts when you have acted in the past for the other side The risks of mixing friend and client Confidentiality and information the whole town knows Relationships amongst practitioners on opposing sides This recorded webinar was originally captured during the 2021 Rural Issues Conference.
	Recorded on 29 October 2021
	Linden Barnes, Sr Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW Matt Anderson, Lawyer, Lander & Rogers

Ethics in contract law – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session was recorded on 27 March 2025 as part of the Crucial pointers in contract law: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Ethics in contract law – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW This session will provide a review of the ethical aspects of duties to the court, the client and the profession, and their practical applications in the area of contract law.
	Recorded on 27 March 2025
	Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

Ethics: when solicitors are executors or beneficiaries – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


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	This session was recorded on 9 March 2023 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar. This session looks at the risks involved for solicitors who are executors and/or beneficiaries of estates including: identifying and managing conflicts of interest; conduct rule compliance; and claims against solicitors who are executors, or solicitors who advise executors.
	Recorded on 9 March 2023
	Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover