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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. In this session, The Honourable Justice Elisabeth Peden discusses tips and tools that can be used to construe difficult clauses and also explores the issue of whether different rules apply with different types of contracts. This session also covers the best approach when a contract is drafted in a foreign language. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
The Honourable Justice Elisabeth Peden, Supreme Court of NSW |
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Construction of contracts – on-demand recording
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Criminal and mental health law – on-demand recording
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Criminal Law stream. This session explores the intersection of criminal law and mental health law. Corrie Goodhand provides a recap of the changes introduced by the Mental Health & Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 (NSW) and offers a consideration of the pathways through the custodial and forensic system for forensic patients. This session also delves into applications for extension of forensic status in the Supreme Court. 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 | |
Corrie Goodhand, Barrister, Black Chambers |
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Disability and employment - on-demand recording
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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 |
1 CPD units

Employment set-offs: Clauses and claims – on-demand recording
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 |
1 CPD units

Private equity transactions – On-demand recording
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, Lee Horan covers pre-deal exclusivity in public transactions and also explores regulatory conditions in schemes of arrangement. Moreover, this presentation investigates the increasing complexity in structures used by private equity sponsors in public transactions, and provides guidance on warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance in private equity transactions. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
Lee Horan, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons |
1 CPD units

Setting aside financial agreements – videocast
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Family Law stream. In their presentation, Greg McNally SC and David Stewart discuss the key legislative requirements for a binding financial agreement and the recent case of Bachman & Donohoe [2021] in Division 1 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. This session will provide you with an understanding of the fundamental requirement of independent legal advice, the nature and quality of the legal advice required and the reliance on certificates of independent advice. It also covers issues relating to evidence of legal advisers in contested financial agreement matters. 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 | |
Greg McNally, Barrister, Nine Wentworth Chambers David Stewart, Barrister, Nine Wentworth Chambers |
1 CPD units

Structuring mergers and acquisitions transactions – videocast
1 CPD Unit Videocast |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. This session covers the key considerations for parties in determining how to structure an acquisition transaction. Hal Lloyd focuses his presentation on how to translate commercial objectives to transaction structures and terms, and uses practical examples to illustrate these issues. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
Hal Lloyd, Deputy Managing Partner, Hamilton Locke |
1 CPD units

The Children’s Court of New South Wales: Distinctive practices and procedures – videocast
1 CPD Unit Videocast |
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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 |
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The National Arbitration List: Two years on - videocast
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Family Law stream. The National Arbitration List has been in operation for more than two full years, leading to hundreds of arbitrations being brought to finality in usually less than six months. In this session, The Honourable Justice Wilson brings with him 35 years’ experience of complex arbitrations in the commercial arena. His Honour explains some of the techniques that have heralded success of the National Arbitration List in the arena of family law. 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 Wilson, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia |
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Update from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – videocast
0.5 CPD Unit Videocast |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Family Law stream. In this session, the Honourable Deputy Chief Justice McClelland AO discusses the impact of the pre-action procedures; the creation of a dispute resolution culture and significant decisions regarding the review of Registrars’ decisions. 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 Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland AO, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia |
0.5 CPD units