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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 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 | |
Jacob Smith, Senior Associate, Coleman Greig Lawyers |
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Directors duties and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – recorded webinar
0.5 CPD units
0.5 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Directors’ guarantees: The signature seminar – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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Landlords, trade creditors and others often manage their risk by procuring directors to sign the contract in what they believe is their dual capacities, namely not only on behalf of the company but also as guarantor. More times than one might realise, it is not so clear in what capacity a director is actually appending their signature. Questions that arise include whether one signature binds both the company and the director personally, and, assuming the director loses the argument on capacity, what last refuge might be available. Join presenter Sydney Jacobs as he turns the lenses in the kaleidoscope on different factual scenarios and varying judicial approaches to this oft-recurring issue in practice. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 19 June 2023 | |
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister and Mediator, 13 Wentworth Chambers | |
deeds; execution |
Disability and employment - videocast
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Videocast |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2021 - Employment & Industrial Law stream. Around 2.1 million people with disability in Australia are of working age. This session looks at the following topics around disability and employment:
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Recorded on 15 July 2021 | |
Kate Eastman AM SC, Barrister, New Chambers |
Distinguishing concerns about client vulnerability, competence and decision making capacity – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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In this session presenter Michael Perkins examines a number of issues relating to client competence and capacity that cross the spectrum of professional practice. Topics covered include evaluating client competence and compliance with Rule 8 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules 2015 (NSW), indicators of cognitive intactness, an advocacy approach to evaluating vulnerability and the related risks of coercion and abuse. The presentation also considers guidelines for cognitive responsive practice, and how practitioners can build decision making resilience in their client. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded August 2023 | |
Michael Perkins, Principal Lawyer, Autonomy First Lawyers | |
Capacity; coercion; professional conduct; compliance |
Don’t get caught out! Complexities in the PPSA – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Any practitioner that regularly deals with security interests knows that the regime prescribed by the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) is highly complex. As lawyers we are responsible for ensuring registrations are valid and effective. The session will cover critical concepts necessary for giving stakeholders certainty about their security interests, examine how the Courts have recently dealt with particularly complex issues, and identify what lessons lawyers should learn from those matters. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 18 August 2023 | |
Bishoy Genday, Senior Associate, Cornwalls Mayank Gupta, Partner, Cornwalls | |
PPSR; Personal Property Securities Register; discharge of interests |
Drafting and implementing environmental management systems – Recorded webinar
1 CPD units
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:
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Recorded on 28 February 2023 | |
Elizabeth Wild, Partner, Environment & Planning Team Leader, Norton Rose Fulbright | |
Drafting GST provisions for property transactions – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Where do all those special conditions come from? Why are they needed and what do they mean? The interaction of GST with property transactions continues to be a source of tension. Questions abound regarding the operation of the margin scheme, what activities constitute the carrying on of an enterprise and the vexed issues arising from the need to distinguish between commercial residential premises and residential premises. This practical session will look at drafting issues in the light of the GST provisions as well as recent decisions in this evolving area of the law. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Andrew Sommer, Partner, Clayton Utz | |
Due diligence for business sales and purchases - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2021 - Business Law stream. This session considers the following issues:
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Recorded on 05 August 2021 | |
Selwyn Black*, Partner, Carroll & O' Dea |
Duty on surrenders and terminations of lease: The change in beneficial ownership provisions – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
In this session, Catherine Hallgath will be looking at the recent amendments made to the Duties Act 1997 (NSW), more specifically the charging of duty on a change in beneficial ownership of dutiable property in respect of leases and lease transactions. The session will consider what kinds of leasing transactions fall within the duties net, particularly what types of arrangements could trigger the requirement to pay duty in respect of surrenders and terminations of leases. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Catherine Hallgath, Partner, Mills Oakley | |
Easements, other rights and the use and development of land – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
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. |
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Recorded on 18 March 2023 | |
Peter Walsh, Barrister, University Chambers | |
Effective client conversations – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
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:
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Recorded on 20 March 2023 | |
Sara O'Connor, Facilitator & Executive Coach, Duncan Young Consulting | |
Electronic execution of documents - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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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:
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. |
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Recorded on 23 February 2022 | |
Diane Skapinker, Consultant, Ashurst |
Embracing hybrid work: Law firm considerations – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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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
3 CPD Units 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 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:
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. |
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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
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:
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Recorded on 9 February 2023 | |
Michael Barnes, Partner, Carroll and O'Dea Lawyers |
Employment set-offs: Clauses and claims – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. In this session, Adrian Barwick considers some of the complex legal issues surrounding employment set-off clauses. The presentation also covers the obligations under industrial instruments. Furthermore, Adrian Barwick delves into examples of employment disputes involving set-off arguments, provides drafting tips, and discusses modern award wage mechanisms. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
Adrian Barwick, Solicitor Director, WilliamsonBarwick |
Enforcement of planning and environment law obligations – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Property Law stream. This session covers planning and environmental law obligations. Over the course of the presentation, Mark Seymour examines both civil enforcement options and criminal penalties and also considers the relevant causes of action under the common law. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
Mark Seymour, Barrister, Martin Place Chambers |
Enhancing team performance: Business skills for lawyers – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
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:
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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
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:
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:
Drafting and implementing environmental management systems – Elizabeth Wild, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright In this session, learn specific skills in drafting by gaining understanding around:
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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
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. |
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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 | |
Ethics for rural lawyers – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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:
This recorded webinar was originally captured during the 2021 Rural Issues Conference. |
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Recorded on 29 October 2021 | |
Linden Barnes, Sr Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW Matt Anderson, Lawyer, Lander & Rogers |
Ethics: Discussion of cases - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
The Law Society's Senior Ethics Solicitor Linden Barnes discusses some of her favourite ethics cases. Cases covered include:
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 one (1) of the mandatory areas: ethics and professional responsibility. |
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Recorded on October 2021 | |
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of New South Wales |
Ethics: when solicitors are executors or beneficiaries – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
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:
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Recorded on 9 March 2023 | |
Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover | |
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 | |