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This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Family Law stream. This presentation by Jane Wangmann and Miranda Kaye addresses issues that arise, and the crucial skills required, when lawyering in family violence cases. The session also covers the use of the cross-examination scheme in self-represented litigant matters, and delves into Hague Convention matters. 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 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. |
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Recorded on 5 August 2022 | |
Miranda Kaye, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, UTS Jane Wangmann, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, UTS |
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Family violence and family law: Some current issues – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Litigation involving the Commonwealth Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Key issues and recent developments – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Criminal Law stream. 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 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. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
Arthur Moses SC, Barrister, New Chambers |
Compulsory Third Party insurance claims – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Personal Injury stream. This presentation focuses on the concepts of voluntary assumption of risk, joint illegal enterprise and the agony of the moment for claims under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW) and Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW). While joint illegal enterprise operates at the level of whether a duty of care exists, the other principles arise in the context of whether a motorist has breached their duty of care. After considering the fundamental principles, consideration is given to their practical application. 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 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. |
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Recorded on 5 August 2022 | |
Brendan Jones, Barrister, 9 Windeyer Chambers |
Recent cases: Intentional torts – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Personal Injury stream. The session covers the fundamentals of intentional tort litigation in Australia. Peter O’Brien examines important recent cases that relate to the torts of assault, battery, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution and misfeasance in public office. Furthermore, this presentation covers the application of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) to intentional tort claims. 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 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. |
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Recorded on 5 August 2022 | |
Peter O'Brien, Principal Solicitor, O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors |
Meaning, unlike beauty, is not in the eyes of the beholder: Bazzi and the ordinary reasonable social media user – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Personal Injury stream. This session covers the recent changes and proposed changes to defamation law in Australia, including an analysis of some recent cases. Stewart O’Connell also discusses how these developments impact the social media user, as well as how these changes impact the way the legal practitioner represents the social media user. 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 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. |
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Recorded on 5 August 2022 | |
Stewart O'Connell, Senior Solicitor, O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors |
Panel: Criminalising coercive control – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Criminal Law stream. This panel session discusses the proposed criminalisation of coercive control in NSW, in particular; the recently released draft Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2022. Panellists from across the legal profession and domestic violence support sector also provide an overview of the reasons why there has been a need to criminalise this form of control, whether the draft bill meets this need, and the challenges involved in drafting appropriate legislation. The panel also covers the consultation and drafting process and examines the next steps for practitioners. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. 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 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. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
Moderator: Avinash Singh, Principal Lawyer, Astor Legal Panellist: Melinda Graczol, Solicitor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Panellist: The Honourable Judge Penny Musgrave, District Court of New South Wales Panellist: Elise Phillips, Interim CEO, Domestic Violence NSW |
Witness evidence via audio visual link – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This recorded webinar was pre-recorded in August 2022 for the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Criminal Law stream. This session covers the legislative provisions in the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 and the Evidence (Audio and Audio Visual Links) Act 1998 which permit witnesses to give evidence via AVL (Audio Visual Link). Jason Tozer delves into the history of the development of the law permitting witnesses to give evidence in court via AVL. Furthermore, he discusses both the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on witness evidence being given via AVL, and the views of legal professionals on the changes adopted during the pandemic. 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 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. |
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Recorded in August 2022 | |
Sergeant Jason Tozer, Senior Police Prosecutor & Solicitor, NSW Police |
Specialist Accreditation Conference - on-demand recording
10 CPD units
10 CPD Units Videocast |
Online | |
These sessions were recorded on 4 and 5 August 2022 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference - Criminal Law stream. Hear from specialists and experts across the profession on a wide range of topics relevant to your practice. Attendees will receive 10 CPD units per specialist stream, with 6 hours of live in-person and 4 hours of online webinars. Topics include:
Click here to view the full live conference program |
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Recorded on 4 and 5 August 2022 |
Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This recorded webinar was recorded in October 2022 for the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Criminal Law stream. Her Honour Judge Kate Traill provides an overview of both the legislative framework relevant to the Child Sexual Assault Evidence Program and the role of witness intermediaries in the pre-recorded evidence hearing. Using case study examples, this session provides a comprehensive understanding of what to expect if you are appearing in a Child Sexual Offences Evidence Program (CSOEP) pre-recorded evidence hearing and demonstrates the role of the witness intermediary in assisting child witnesses to give their best evidence. Moreover, Her Honour provides you with tips for adapting your examination-in-chief and cross-examination to comply with common ‘ground rules’ recommendations from Witness Intermediaries. |
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Recorded in October 2022 | |
Her Honour Judge Kate Traill, District Court of New South Wales |
Exploring Family Law topics that affect Trans, Intersex and Non-Binary individuals – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session will examine some of
the scenarios and complexities that arise for transgender, non-binary and
intersex people in family law matters. This includes the uncertainty around
parental status of those seeking to be parents where one of the parties is
transgender, non-binary or intersex (and what they can be called), as well as
challenges in parenting cases where one parent undergoes a gender transition
and the other party expresses resistance or non-acceptance. The court's
approach to medical treatment for transgender teenagers and surgical
interventions for intersex children after birth will also be examined,
alongside proposed changes in the ACT aimed at addressing such scenarios. Presenter
Stephen Page will further consider the issues arising for family lawyers as to
how to conduct such matters and address all parties, ensuring professional
conduct and preventing any form of discrimination or professional conduct
complaints. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are
advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing.
Please review the course description and use your discretion before
proceeding. |
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Recorded on 12 July 2023 | |
Stephen Page, Director, Page Provan | |
Assessing damages for funds management: When, why and how much? – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
When is it appropriate to award damages for funds management? This session looks at what it means to be incapable of managing one’s affairs and explores the evolution of funds management as a head of damage, including claims involving people whose incapacity has not been caused by the negligent tortfeasor. The session will also deal with quantification of damages for funds management, the tension between the costs charged by private trustees and the public interest in keeping insurance premiums affordable, and the author’s suggestion for reform. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are
advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing.
Please review the course description and use your discretion before
proceeding. |
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Recorded on 6 July 2023 | |
Judith Waldock, Partner, Moray & Agnew Lawyers | |
Managing risk in a will drafting practice – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session will look at common and unusual claims against solicitors who draft wills, consider some lessons to be learnt from the recent case of Talbot & Ors v Boyd Legal (A Firm) & Ors [2023] QSC 8, and explore ways to minimise the risk of claims in a will drafting practice. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover | |
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Probate and Family Provision Claims: Do’s and don’ts – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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In this session, The Honourable Philip Hallen will cover a variety of topics relevant to Succession List matters. His Honour welcomes interaction with attendees, so please come prepared with your topics or questions. This session was recorded during the Specialist
Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
The Honourable Justice Philip Hallen, Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
The role of equity in commercial disputes – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This on-demand recording was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023 - Business Law stream. Equitable doctrines and remedies are an essential part of commercial litigation. Join presenter Fiona McNeil as she examines the interrelationship between equity and statute and how this plays out in the resolution of commercial disputes. The session will look at these doctrines in practice through recent equity decisions that all business law practitioners need to know. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Fiona McNeil, Barrister, 5 Selborne Chambers | |
Statutory interpretation; judge-made law; remedies |
Employees vs. Contractors: Reviewing the current tax and legal landscape – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Whether an individual is an employee or contractor is a key commercial matter, as it can give rise to tax and legal implications for a business. Failure by a business to correctly characterise a worker can result in underpayment of worker entitlements (such as PAYG and superannuation), not meeting payroll tax obligations and create risk of an employment claim. This session will provide: (i) an overview of the current tax and legal landscape following the recent High Court and Federal Court decisions in Jamsek v ZG Operations [2022] HCA 2 and the Fair Work Commission’s decision in Deliveroo Australia Pty Ltd v Diego Franco [2022] FWCFB 156; (ii) review activity of the ATO and Revenue NSW in light of these decisions; (iii) income tax, superannuation and payroll tax obligations for businesses that engage contractors; (iv) nuances in the employee and contractor tests for income tax, superannuation and payroll tax; and (v) importance of a written contract and whether this provides a complete solution. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 |
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King Tan, Consulting Principal, Keypoint
Law | |
CTP: Developments in court and commission decisions – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
The Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017 (NSW) was introduced to overhaul the compulsory third-party compensation scheme in NSW and continues to be reviewed and refined, including several statutory changes that came into effect in April this year. As the scheme matures, Peter Hunt will discuss trends evident in Court and Commission decision-making relating to liability, quantum and judicial review. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Peter Hunt, Principal, McCabes | |
Developments in medical negligence litigation – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
In this session Jenica Lim-Young will discuss key cases and recent developments in the area of medical negligence. The presentation will cover topics such as updates and issues relating to expert evidence, section 50 of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW), damages and limitation periods. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Jenica Lim-Young, Senior Associate, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers/td> | |
Complexities in product liability claims – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Causation and its intersection with an increased risk and increased incidence have raised issues of some complexity and debate for a number of years. The role of the ‘but for’ test, loss of a chance, material contribution and a necessary condition of the occurrence of harm in common law causation were clarified in 2010 by the High Court of Australia in Amaca v Ellis [2010] HCA 5 and Tabet v Gett [2010] HCA 12. On the other hand, it appears that questions of causation in the assessment of damages for breaches of statutory guarantees may still involve complex issues that are less than clear. In this session, Colin Loveday will lead a discussion on the recent and evolving jurisprudence of causation in claims for damages under the Australian Consumer Law in recent product liability claims. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Colin Loveday, Partner, Clayton UtZ Kyu-Won Kim, Lawyer, Clayton Utz | |
The pendulum of institutional abuse law – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session will examine the increasingly litigious area of institutional abuse law in Australia. Institutional abuse law is a changing landscape with several matters before the High Court in 2023. The impact and uncertainty that this landscape creates is felt by survivors and the lawyers acting for them. The 2017 $370 million Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse resulted in the abolition of the Ellis defence in NSW but has not prevented the threat of permanent stay applications. While the Courts have offered some clarity in the relationship between clergy and abusers and in setting aside previous settlements, issues continue to arise and there is significant jurisdictional variation in the assessment of damages. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are
advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing.
Please review the course description and use your discretion before
proceeding. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Maithri Panagoda AM, Partner, Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers Alessandra Pettit, Associate, Stacks Goudkamp | |
Reconsideration rights and MAC appeals in the Personal Injury Commission – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This discussion will address the latest developments in the workers compensation legislation and the case law surrounding the power of reconsideration with respect to challenging a medical assessment certificate (MAC). The discussion will address section 57(1) of the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020 (NSW), and procedural issues surrounding the appropriateness of seeking a reconsideration. The discussion will address Medical Appeals pursuant to section 327 of the 1998 Act, particularly under section 327(3)(a) (deterioration of a worker’s condition). This will include review of relevant PIC Member and Presidential decisions, together with an overview of the Court of Appeal decision of Sleiman v Gadalla Pty Ltd [2021] NSWCA 236. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Jennifer Gair, Managing Partner, Gair Legal | |
Panel: Opportunities for improving the CTP scheme – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Practice and procedure in Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claims have undergone huge changes in recent years. This expert panel will be discussing the current climate in CTP practice from various perspectives, including from those representing plaintiffs and defendants and the view from decision makers. The session will provide an update on the Personal Injury Commission, ideas and tips on case management, and delve into challenges faced by practitioners, potential improvements, and projections of the future landscape. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Ian Jones, Partner, Sparke Helmore Lawyers Leigh Davidson, Principal Solicitor, Advantage Legal His Honour Judge Gerard Phillips, President, Personal Injury Commission Sarah Warren, Barrister, 9 Windeyer Chambers | |
Asbestos litigation: Update on assessment of damages in asbestos claims – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
In this session, Joanne Wade will examine the current landscape of asbestos-related law. Attendees of this presentation will gain a comprehensive understanding of the recent court decisions and emerging trends in damages in asbestos claims across Australia. The presentation will provide valuable insights and knowledge that can be applied to legal practices and overall decision-making processes in the context of asbestos-related litigation. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. DISTRESSING
CONTENT Viewers are
advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing.
Please review the course description and use your discretion before
proceeding. |
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Recorded on 18 August 2023 | |
Joanne Wade, Head of National Asbestos and Dust Diseases, Slater + Gordon | |
Dust diseases |
Sticks and stones may break my bones: What constitutes serious harm in defamation? – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Since 1 July 2021 it has been a requirement in all NSW defamation claims that the plaintiff prove that they have suffered serious harm. This change was adopted from the law in the UK and was meant to reduce the amount of "backyard" defamation claims before the courts. Almost two years on, there is still some uncertainty as to what is required to satisfy this element. It is also unclear as to whether it has had the effect the law was intended to achieve. These issues and more will be discussed in this session. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 18 August 2023 | |
Stewart O’Connell, Senior Associate, O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors | |
The Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW) and use of restrictive practices in New South Wales – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Join Dr Yega Muthu as he considers the increasing use of restrictive practices in hospitals for mental health patients and the impact of these practices, despite the principle of least restrictive care under the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW). The session will examine the types of restrictive practices, such as seclusion, restraint, involuntary acute medication and limiting leave from hospital, the criteria for their application, and will discuss how restrictive practices should be person-centred, the least restrictive option for the shortest time, reduced and eliminated where possible, monitored, and reviewed regularly. Dr Muthu will further reflect on how the treating team must balance safety from harm and freedom of choice of an involuntary patient. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are
advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing.
Please review the course description and use your discretion before
proceeding. |
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Recorded on 18 August 2023 | |
Dr Yega Muthu, Principal, YM Lawyers | |