This session will give you a basic understanding of the principles of class actions in the NSW Supreme Court and the Federal Court. It will help you advise your clients who may be group members, possible defendants or cross defendants.

What is a blockchain and how does it impact the legal profession. Blockchain technology enables a cryptographically secure network of transactions that can be seen by all users on the network. It also enables digital currency exchanges, smart contracts, asset tracking and verification of users or assets. Depending on its use and purpose, blockchain technology can solve a number of problems.

• eliminates double-spending
• authenticates users
• reduces the risk of fraud or mistakes
• increases the speed of transactions.

In this podcast Linden Barnes will provide a practical, interactive discussion using hypothetical situations to test your knowledge and think differently about how to manage ethical dilemmas.

• Ethical social media – getting your name out there ethically
• Courtesy online
• Confidentiality in a changing practice environment

• who should be joined as parties or served with notices, including consideration of issues that arise when caveats are lodged or when there is 'notional estate'
• what type of evidence the Court expects
• what the court expects from practitioners in case management and costs

This session will address the practical considerations that lawyers need to take into account when a person dies intestate.

• Business Process and Accounting
  
• Revenues, Liabilities and Owners Equity
  
• Costs – Assets and Expenses
  
• Developing Cost Estimates for Operating Overhead Costs
  
• Developing Cost Estimates for Labour Costs
  
• Planning Revenue Generating Activity Levels – (HOURS)
  
• Calculation of Labour Charge out rates
  
• Break-even and Profit Planning
  
•  Understanding Revenues & Expenses and their drivers. 
  

Financial statements prepared using accounting rules are required by many stakeholders, including owners, creditors, government etc. This presentation has as its objective the development of accounting knowledge so as to be able read and interpret financial statements.

Overall, you will gain an understanding of the how accounting information provides a valuable insight into business operations. You will be able to utilise this knowledge to analyse and investigate business operations.

Facilitator overview: Greg Pazmandy is a senior lecturer in accounting at UTS specialising in the areas of business analysis and valuation. His research interests include capital markets and corporate governance issues.

An understanding of accounting terminology and the information products generated by the accounting system is a fundamental requirement for business professionals as accounting:

• Is the measurement language used in all aspects of commercial, government and not for profit sector operations

• Processes are supported by regulations in the form of standards as well as legislative pronouncements that underpin the preparation and presentation of financial reports
• Knowledge of the information content of financial reports provides the fundamental knowledge required for the operating, investing and financing activities of business organisations.

Reading and Interpreting Financial Statements

• What is the relationship between business and accounting?
• Business – Physical and Financial Aspects
• Are there rules and regulations covering the preparation of accounting reports?
• Accounting language – what are the five “5” most common terms?
• What is an accrual and how do they impact on business?
• How do I investigate a business organisation using financial statements?

This practical course will develop participant skills to:

• Be comfortable with reading financial reports
• Be familiar with finance and accounting terminology
• Understand the impact of transactions on the financial performance, financial position and cash flows of a business
• Use financial reports to generate business intelligence
• Gain insight into how financial statements are prepared
• Use financial analysis tools to identify the strengths, weaknesses and risks of a company
• Use financial statements to gain a more meaningful insight into a business from a stakeholder perspective, be it owner, government, creditor, etc.

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?

• 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