In recent years law firms have been feeling the strain of the global economic climate. The once sacred “billable hour” is no longer accepted with grace by clients. Clients are looking for value for money.

• know some of the benefits of Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFA’s) 
• know what are the trends in the US 
• know what are some the Alternative Fee Arrangements 
• case study of an Australian firm who has successfully implemented a fixed billing scheme.
  

• establish some of the limitations when using email in any negotiation and what are the risks involved 
• what are the benefits and when can email be an effective tool for a negotiation 
• provide a checklist of things to remember when using email in business
  

Topics explored include: 

• An introduction to the 7 Disciplines of Mindful Leaders,
• The impact of leadership on organisational effectiveness, mental health and trust,
• The what, why and how of mindfulness, and
• Brief overview of resources.

This informative seminar will unpack the following:

• Critical features of the Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017 
• The Motor Accident Amendment Regulation 2017 and Motor Accidents Guidelines 2017
•  Practical tips for operating legal practice under new CTP scheme 
• How will the new Dispute Resolution System work?

In this content-drenched world, readers don’t want essays. They want snappy, informative pieces of writing which are well-written, relevant and compelling.

Content can be defined as “information and experiences that provide value for an end-user.” Content can be delivered via many different media. The module Writing engaging content to attract new clients highlights the issues with new media and how to address these issues in your writing.

• 2017 edition of the contract for sale and purchase of land,
• the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2017,
• transitioning to electronic conveyancing,
• proposed changes to the GST treatment of new and newly subdivided residential property, and
• reforms to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
  

• Specifically, The scope of the mandatory data breach notification scheme 
• What types of breaches or incidents are eligible data breaches and therefore notifiable 
• Factors to consider when making a decision whether an incident is notifiable or not 
• The notification process and the role of lawyers Data governance and how to develop a data breach plan for your practice and or for your clients 
• Data breach examples and future developments

It will cover key themes such as: 

• Voluntary revocation - intention, 
  
• Involuntary revocation - by law, and 
  
• Dependant relative revocation or conditional revocation.
  

• Practical hints and tips 
  
• Resources Searches 
  
• Proofs Secondary proofs 
  
• Next of kin applications
  

In this ‘Inheritance - aspects of Superannuation’ seminar your facilitator Michael Hallinan will explore key topics such as: 

• Inheritance Rules of “super benefit”,
  
• Inheritance of “super pensions”,
  
• Inheritance of “Control” (only applies to SMSFS),
  
• Consensual modification of inheritance rules,
  
• Contested Inheritance, 
  
• Overriding inheritance rules. 

Topics covered are:

• Review of importance of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in legal practice, including historical examples of poor risk management planning and the consequences
• Overview of the Risk Management Process – ISO31000 Risk Management Principles
• How to developing and integrate a practical Risk Management Plan into your property/legal practice

• Regulatory environment 
• Duties and obligations 
• Dealing with Court, other solicitors and parties 
• Examples: conflicts, witnesses, instructions, problems, complaints

• Costs disclosure and estimate 
  
• How the costs capping provisions operate 
  
• What security can a practitioner take for their fees 
  
• Costs assessment
  

• Different social media platforms How to align social media with your business strategy
  
• Content and social media Networks and networking 
  
• Useful tips