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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 |
Superannuation splitting – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Family Law stream. This session covers the legal framework governing superannuation splitting in family law matters and common issues that arise, such as requesting a former spouse’s superannuation information. This presentation also discusses the case of Bulow & Bulow [2019] FamCAFC 3 and the complexity of defined benefit superannuation entitlements in family law proceedings. Furthermore, Fadiya Ali emphasises the importance of valuing pensions in 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 | |
Fadiya Ali, Partner, Mills Oakley |
Family violence and family law: Some current issues – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
Conveyancing update on the new Contract for sale and purchase of land – on-demand recording
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Units On-demand recording |
Online | |
Join Tony Cahill as he takes you through the latest developments in conveyancing. The session examines changes introduced by the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2022 as well as deep dive into the new edition of the Contract for the sale and purchase of land, released in September 2022. This webinar provides invaluable to ensure you are up to date with the latest conveyancing practices and requirements. |
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Recorded on 11 Oct 2022 | |
Tony Cahill, Legal Author and Speaker |
Constitutional law update – videocast
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit videocast |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 24 March 2023. This session will provide an update on recent cases in Constitutional Law, mainly in the High Court and the NSW Court of Appeal, dealing with questions such as:
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Juliet Lucy, Barrister, Maurice Byers Chambers |
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Constitutional law |
Meet some of the Senior Judicial Registrars: Practical tips for proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - videocast
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Units Videocast |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 16 November 2021 as part of the meet some of the Senior Judicial Registrars: Practical tips for proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. 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. In this interactive session, our panel of Senior Judicial Registrars will give practical tips for conducting proceedings in the FCFCOA. Topics covered will include procedural court lists, case management pathways, the new forms, and whether a case is appropriate for Division 1 or 2. |
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Recorded on 16 November 2021 | |
Chair Cassandra Banks, Jr Vice President, The Law Society of NSW; Principal Solicitor, CB Legal Panellists Senior Judicial Registrar Brett McGrath (Sydney) Senior Judicial Registrar Sharney Jenkinson (Sydney) Senior Judicial Registrar Dr Anna Parker (Melbourne) Senior Judicial Registrar Lisa O’Neill (Queensland) | |
This course is complimentary |
The FCFCOA 6 months on - hear it from the inside - videocast
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Units Videocast |
Online | |
This session was recorded on March 2022 as part of The FCFCOA 6 months on - hear it from the inside - live webinar. Six months since the merger, in this insightful and interactive session, a panel of expert Senior Judicial Registrars and Judges give practical tips for conducting proceedings in the FCFCOA. |
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Recorded on 21 March 2022 | |
Chair Cassandra Banks, Snr Vice President, The Law Society of NSW; Principal Solicitor, CB Legal Panellists The Hon. Justice Joshua Wilson Judge Anna Parker Senior Judicial Registrar Sharney Jenkinson Senior Judicial Registrar Lisa O’Neill Judicial Registrar Kimberly Buttriss | |
This course is complimentary 42608 |
NSW revenue law update – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 29 November 2022 as part of the NSW revenue law update seminar. The State Revenue and Fines Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2022 (NSW) received assent on 19 May 2022, which included significant amendments to the Duties Act 1997 (NSW). The amendments include:
The amendments have required practitioners to re-think the way they advise on transactions involving NSW dutiable property (most notably land) and drafting documents. While the amendments have been in force for some months now, and clarifying Regulations have since been made, there has been considerable uncertainty about how Revenue NSW seeks to interpret the amendments in everyday transactions. We expect guidance from Revenue NSW to be published shortly. This session will cover the changes, what we have already seen in practice, and subject to their publication, comments on Revenue NSW’s approach. It is intended to focus on the amendments and how they impact legal advice and transactions, which may require additional caution or re-thinking the way certain transactions are documented and implemented. |
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Recorded on 29 November 2022 | |
Steve Paterson, Partner, Australian State Taxes, Deloitte | |
Causation is critical – videocast
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Videocast |
Online | |
In this session, Emma Cameron delves into the importance of establishing causation in negligence cases. Ms Cameron offers a detailed overview of a recent Victorian Supreme Court case in which there were claims in tort and contract against a valuation firm; Payton Securities Pty Ltd v Bertacco Ferrier Pty Ltd [2022] VSC 394. She explains the Court’s decision that, as it was not the plaintiff who retained the valuer, the claim in contract failed. Ms Cameron also comprehensively examines the Court’s finding that the standard of reasonable care is not a standard of perfection and that a Court must be able to conclude that no reasonable valuer could have made the same mistake or reached that same conclusion. Ms Cameron also analyses the Court’s finding that although the valuation firm fell short of the standard of care, there was no causative effect on the loss. Additionally, she then considers the key takeaways from this case for NSW practitioners. |
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Recorded on 7 December 2022 | |
Emma Cameron, Special Counsel, Woodina Law | |
Employment Law update – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
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 |
Panel: Lawyers, children and the legal system – a guide to best practice – videocast
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Units Videocast |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 14 March 2023 as part of the Panel: Lawyers, children and the legal system – a guide to best practice - face-to-face seminar. How does the law impact children and how do children exercise their rights through the legal system? Join 2023 President of the Law Society, Cassandra Banks, who will moderate a diverse and expert panel on how the legal system affects children and how lawyers and the legal profession may best work with children. Children are subject to civil and criminal laws that have been developed to address their welfare needs, community protection and contractual relationships. Children can be held responsible for a crime from the age of ten yet they may not be asked to contribute to care plans or to provide informed consent when entering contracts. Their conduct, their parental orders and their disputes must be negotiated by lawyers through dispute resolution or in court. This session will look at how lawyers may work to better protect children and the positive actions they may take when working with children. The specific needs of indigenous children within our legal system will be discussed, including consequences of the crossover between care and criminalisation. More widely, the need for lawyers and legal systems to intervene earlier to prevent distress, injury and trauma and where NSW sits within an international approach to issues between children and the law. |
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Cassandra Banks, 2023 President, The Law Society of New South Wales Dr Gary K Banks, Principal clinical psychologist and Managing Director, Sydney Counselling Centre Her Honour Judge Nell Skinner, President, Children's Court of New South Wales Dr Paul Gray, Associate Professor, Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research, University of Technology Sydney | |
Children's Law |
Conveyancing law update February 2023 – on-demand recording
3 CPD units
3 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Recorded webinar | |
In this session, Tony Cahill will cover the NSW Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land 2022 Edition, planning reforms affecting conveyancing practitioners as well as the key developments and practical implications arising out of the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulations 2022. |
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Recorded on 8 February 2023 | |
Tony Cahill, Legal author, speaker and former solicitor | |
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 | |
hybrid |
Managing and leading a hybrid team – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 1 February 2023 as part of the Embracing hybrid work: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar Hear from Catherine Palin-Brinkworth in this recorded webinar course as she discusses some of the current issues faced by legal practitioners, managing and leading a hybrid team. |
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Recorded on 1 February 2023 | |
Catherine Palin-Brinkworth, Strategist and Mentor, Progress Performance International | |
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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 | |
Defamation by search engine: Recent developments including Duffy v Google [2023] – videocast
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 16 February 2023. In this session, Kieran Smark SC will discuss the topic of defamation law in the context of search engine results. He will summarise the facts and decisions of four recent cases; Google Inc v Duffy [2017] SASCFC 130, Trkulja v Google LLC [2018] HCA 25, Google LLC v Defteros [2022] HCA 27 and Duffy v Google [2023] SASC 13. Kieran will consider the implications of these judgments and will also examine the current proposals for legislative reform. |
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Recorded on 16 February 2023 | |
Kieran Smark, Barrister, 153 Phillip Barristers | |
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