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This session was recorded on 15 February 2024 as part of the Client management essentials: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss tips and best practices in managing client relationships, while earning three CPD units. Topics include: Client interviewing skills: the art of obtaining instructions – Heather McKinnon, Partner, Bryant McKinnon Lawyers In this session, Heather McKinnon will explore the vital skill of structuring and conducting client interviews in order to obtain clear and thorough instructions in a professional and empathetic manner. Ethical client management – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW In this session, Linden Barnes will take examine professional obligations relating to ethical client management. Best practices in billing and responding to cost enquiries – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW This session will cover costs considerations and practices including disclosure, agreements, assessments, and billing. 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 15 February 2024 | |
Heather McKinnon, Partner, Bryant McKinnon Lawyers Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW |
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Client management essentials: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
3 CPD units
3 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
4 CPD units
4 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 20 February 2024 as part of the Practice essentials for government 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 government lawyers legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. Topics include: Briefing counsel – Bianca Gallifuoco, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers An introductory session for recently admitted lawyers or those new to briefing counsel. By the end of the session participants will:
Legal ethics – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session Paul Monaghan will consider fulfilling ethical and professional responsibilities when practising as a government solicitor. Review of recent administrative law cases – Thomas Kwok, Partner, Holding Redlich Administrative law is at the core of what government lawyers do. This session will bring you up to speed with the latest in administrative law. Case examples may be from areas outside your ‘home’ legislation, but are selected for their general relevance to administrative decision-making. Wellbeing for government lawyers – Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW This session will provide an overview of optimal habits for high performing lawyers, including:
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 four (4) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. |
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Recorded on 20 February 2024 | |
Bianca Gallifuoco, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers
Thomas Kwok, Partner, Holding Redlich Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW | |
Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
4 CPD units
4 CPD Units On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 27 February 2024 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family 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 family lawyers legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. Topics include: Effective drafting in family law matters, with reference to understanding requirements under the amended Family Law Act – Stephene Tully, Barrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers The Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (Cth) (passed 19 October 2023), among other changes, repealed the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility, expanded the definition of member of the family, simplified compliance and enforcement provisions, and ensured that children’s voices are heard in international child abduction cases. This session will:
Legal ethics – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session Linden Barnes will consider fulfilling ethical and professional responsibilities when practising in family law. Case law - year in review – Craig Nicol, Editor, The Family Law Book & Keleigh Robinson Co-Editor, The Family Law Book In this session Craig Nicol & Keleigh Robinson will review notable family law cases from 2023, with a discussion of key takeaways from these cases and how they may be applied to day-to-day practice. Wellbeing – Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW This session will provide an overview of optimal habits for high performing lawyers, including:
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 four (4) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. |
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Recorded on 27 February 2024 | |
Stephene Tully, Barrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Keleigh Robinson, Editors, The Family Lawbook Craig Nicol, Editors, The Family Lawbook Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW | |
Property law: One day intensive – on-demand recording
6 CPD units
6 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 19 March 2024 as part of the Property law: One day intensive - live webinar. Join industry experts for this full day online program as they discuss a range of issues faced by property lawyers. Click here to view the full program Topics include: Stamp duty and land tax in real property transactions – Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers This session will cover the impact of recent legislative and other changes to stamp duty and land tax in real property transactions, including:
Legal ethics for property lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session Linden Barnes will consider ethical issues and scenarios relevant to property lawyers. Leaving no room for error: Best practice drafting for put and call option deeds – Spyridon Augoustinos, Associate, Green & Associates Solicitors In this session you will learn:
Retail leases: cases and developments, Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth This session will cover recent critical conveyancing and property law cases and update on cases overturned on appeal, which include:
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:
Litigating with abandon: the obstacles to obtaining a declaration that an easement has been abandoned, Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers In this session on easements, Sydney Jacobs will discuss:
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Recorded on 19 March 2024 | |
Spyridon Augoustinos, Associate, Green & Associates Solicitors Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Anne Fernando, Partner, Sachs Gerace Lawyers Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers | |
Key developments and skills for civil litigators: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
4 CPD units
3 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. Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by civil litigators, while earning four CPD units. Topics include: Legal ethics – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session Paul Monaghan will consider ethical issues and scenarios relevant to civil litigators. Best practices in billing and responding to cost enquiries – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW This session will cover costs considerations and practices including disclosure, agreements, assessments, and billing. 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:
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Recorded on 20 March 2024 | |
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW
Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Tim Masters, Senior Associate, Piper Alderman | |
Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – on-demand recording
6 CPD units
6 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 12 March 2024 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar. Join this full day intensive program specifically tailored to elder law, wills and estate planning practitioners. Experts specialising in this area will cover many of the thorny issues that you might face in your day-to-day practice. You will leave the day with knowledge of the most current laws and cases and an expanded skill set for driving the continued growth and success of your practice. Topics include: Wills and superannuation benefits: tax implications and other issues – Mimi Su, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers In this session Mimi Su will examine complex issues surrounding superannuation benefits in wills and estates matters. Conflicts of interest in elder law, wills and probate matters – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW In this session Linden Barnes will consider ethical scenarios relating to conflicts of interest that are of relevance to elder law, wills and probate practitioners. 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:
Give me a sign: a case law update on informal wills – Jennifer Vuu, Senior Associate, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers This session will cover:
Confidentiality considerations in elder law, estate planning and estate litigation matters – Isabel McLelland, Senior Associate, Teece Hodgson & Ward Solicitors This session will examine the solicitor's obligation of confidentiality, and its practical implications in the context of elder law, estate planning and estate litigation matters. It will cover:
The ins and outs of testamentary trusts – Stephen Lynch, Director, Sommerville Legal Testamentary trusts are an invaluable estate planning tool, but it is critical that you get them right. This session will cover all the dos and don'ts of testamentary trusts, including:
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Recorded on 12 March 2024 | |
Mimi Su, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d'Apice Lawyers Jennifer Vuu, Senior Associate, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Isabel McLelland, Senior Associate, Teece Hodgon & Ward Solicitors Stephen Lynch, Director, Sommerville Legal | |
Give me a sign: a case law update on informal wills – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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. Give me a sign: a case law update on informal wills – Jennifer Vuu, Senior Associate, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers This session will cover:
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Recorded on 12 March 2024 | |
Jennifer Vuu, Senior Associate, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers | |
Law Practice lodgement of Part A & Part B – live webinar
Thursday, 18 April 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm | |
Online via LawInform |
Course Overview This webinar will provide key information about the new Trust Lodgement Portal (TLP) for the annual trust account reporting process (commonly known as Part A, Part B and External Examiner Report). The TLP has been designed to streamline and enhance the process of lodging your External Examiner Report. Join us for this complimentary webinar that will walk you through the new Trust Lodgement Portal. Over the course of the webinar our presenter will provide a live demo of the new Portal. Attendees will learn how to:
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In order to enrol in this course, you will require a LawID account, please click here for further details on how to create a free non-member account. If you have any queries or having trouble registering, please contact the professional development team on +61 2 9926 0250 or email education@lawsociety.com.au |
Key considerations for settlements: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar
3 CPD units
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | |
3 CPD Units Live webinar |
9:00 AM 12:15 PM | |
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Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss key consideration, tips and best practices in settlements, while earning three CPD units. Topics include: Should my client settle? A costs/risk analysis methodology – Hugh Stowe, Barrister, 5 Wentworth Chambers Understanding your ethical responsibility – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW Handling the Haggle in Settlement Procedures – Laurence Boulle, Director, Independent Mediation Services Many negotiations involve a ‘haggle’, predominantly over money. This session examines the haggle from the perspective of clients and representatives, and also from interveners such as mediators. It defines its predictable features, consider how it can be improved and explains what to look for when the haggle becomes sticky. In this session you will learn to:
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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Hugh Stowe, Barrister, 5 Wentworth Chambers |
Conveyancing essentials for support staff - live online workshop
Thursday 24 & Thursday 31 October 2024 | |
Live online workshop |
9:00 AM 12:30 PM | |
Join property lawyer Madeleine Urmoneit for this interactive online workshop. Over two half days, Madeleine will take you through the administrative procedures of the conveyancing process when acting for either the vendor or purchaser. Topics will include:
This course is for support staff who work in or plan to start working in a conveyancing practice. In order to enrol in this course, you will require a LawID account, please click here for further details on how to create a free non-member account. |
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Madeleine Urmoneit, Associate, Swaab |
Family law fundamentals - live online workshop
7 CPD units
Thursday 14 & 21 November 2024 |
7 CPD Units Live online workshop |
9:00 AM 1:00 PM |
Online | |
This course is designed for solicitors and mediators wishing to gain a practical understanding and overview of family law and the FCFCOA. This is an interactive course that explores the fundamental principles of family law, dispute resolution, and case management pathways in the FCFCOA. Topics covered include:
Please note this course is interactive and will require active participation with the facilitator and other participants. Attendees will be required to turn on their web cameras and microphones. |
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Fiona Kirkman, Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Principal of Kirkman Family Law (also Co-Founder and CEO of Family Property & LawSwitch) |
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 |
Update on the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
1 September 2021, marked a significant occasion in the history of Australia’s federal court system with the commencement of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The merger marks one of the most significant structural changes to the family law system since the establishment of the Family Court in the mid-1970s. It follows multiple inquiries by both Coalition and Labor governments, which have shown that in recent years Australia’s family courts have struggled with high caseloads and limited resources. The focus of this session is on communicating precisely what the changes are and preparing regional practitioners for the reforms. The session is moderated by Cassandra Banks, Principal of CB Legal in Coffs Harbour and the Junior Vice President of the Law Society of NSW. She is joined by:
This recorded webinar was originally captured during the 2021 Rural Issues Conference. |
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Recorded on 29 October 2021 | |
Cassandra Banks, Principal CB Legal & Jr. Vice President, The Law Society of NSW The Honourable Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Brett McGrath, Senior Judicial Registrar, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia |
Rural property law update – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
2021 was a busy year in rural property law. In this session, Tony Cahill goes through the major developments, including:
This recorded webinar was originally captured during the 2021 Rural Issues Conference. |
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Recorded 29 October 2021 | |
Tony Cahill, Legal author and presenter |
Ethics for rural lawyers – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
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 |
Practice Management and Business Skills – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 24 February 2022 as part of the Core skills for criminal lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Practice management - This session will be a discussion of trust accounting, billing practices, client management procedures and how to maintain good client relationships. It will also cover staff training, management and when to delegate tasks, as well as professional standards and ethics. There will also be a discussion of common areas of complaint with criminal lawyers and how to prevent this, as well as marketing and regulatory compliance.
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. |
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Recorded on 24 February 2022 | |
Avinash Singh, Principal Lawyer, Astor Legal |
Local Court Advocacy - from court craft to etiquette: An open forum - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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Two years into the Covid-19 pandemic in Australia, online courts appear here to stay. Join Deputy Chief Magistrate Tsavdaridis for an open forum on Local Court Advocacy. Topics covered include court craft as well as online court etiquette. 78188 |
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Recorded on 12 May 2022 | |
Deputy Chief Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis, Local Court of NSW |
Introduction to sustainable financing – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session will address the emergence of sustainable finance in the recent years and will cover the developing key principles of green loans and sustainably linked loans in Australia. You will also be provided with some practical considerations for documenting green loans/sustainably linked loans into facility agreements. 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. |
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Recorded on 16 June 2022 | |
Mayank Gupta, Partner, Cornwalls Reem Alani, Associate, Cornwall |
Silicosis and silica related diseases: A review on how to run these claims in NSW – recorded webinar
0.5 CPD units
0.5 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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This recorded webinar was pre-recorded in August 2022 for the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Personal Injury stream. In this session, Joanne Wade explains what silicosis is and outlined the reasons for the reemergence of this disease. Joanne also provides an overview of the court process for bringing silicosis compensation claims in the NSW Dust and Diseases Tribunal. Furthermore, she discusses the recent case of Badenoch v Granite Transformations Pty Ltd [2022] NSWDDT 1. |
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Recorded in August 2022 | |
Joanne Wade, National Head of Asbestos and Dust Diseases, Slater and Gordon |
The Children’s Court of New South Wales: Distinctive practices and procedures – videocast
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Videocast |
Online | |
This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Criminal Law stream. Through a case study, you will be taken through legislation relevant to proceedings in the Children's Court and will gain a deeper understanding of how these provisions are applied. The legislation examined includes; Crimes Act 1900, Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, Young Offenders Act 1997, Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 (NSW), Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 and Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987 (NSW). Judge Skinner also considers the issues of Doli Incapax, bail, sentencing and parole for young offenders. 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 | |
Her Honour Judge Ellen Skinner, President, Children's Court of New South Wales |
Secret trials: Open justice, national security and the NSI Act – 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 session explores the highly controversial issue of secret trials. Kieran Pender delves into the history of closed and partially-closed judicial proceedings, the enactment of the National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004, and examines case studies concerning Witness J, Witness K, Bernard Collaery and David McBride. Furthermore, this session covers open justice concerns and the issue of whether the NSI Act is unconstitutional. Kieran Pender also considers matters concerning reform in terms of the INSLM inquiry and prospects for a wider review and legislative change. 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 | |
Kieran Pender, Senior Lawyer, Human Rights Law Centre |
Walama List and cultural healing – videocast
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Videocast |
Online | |
This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Criminal Law stream. This session provides a thorough overview of the Walama List, with an emphasis on its objectives and the holistic approach to sentencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders that utilises a restorative and therapeutic model. Furthermore, Her Honour discusses the role of Elders and Respected Community Members and the importance of cultural authority. 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 | |
The Honourable Justice Dina Yehia, Supreme Court of New South Wales |
Statutory sentencing discounts in the world of EAGP – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Criminal Law stream. This session provides an overview of the statutory sentencing discount scheme for Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) matters in NSW. Robert Hoyles details the statutory provisions governing discounts on sentencing as well as summarised some of the key cases. Moreover, the session provides practical tips on how to protect your client’s discount. 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 | |
Robert Hoyles, Director, Criminal Law, Legal Aid NSW |
White collar crime: Some practical considerations – 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 – Criminal Law stream. In this session, Justin Wong and Adam Faro outline ASIC’s powers. The presenters discuss examination notices and provided tips on preparing clients for an examination. This session also covers the conduct of an examination. Moreover, the presentation delves into the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (NSW) as well as travel bans under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). 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 | |
Adam Faro, Barrister, Forbes Chambers Justin Wong, Principal Lawyer, Streeton Lawyers |