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This session will examine the increasingly litigious area of institutional abuse law in Australia. Institutional abuse law is a changing landscape with several matters before the High Court in 2023. The impact and uncertainty that this landscape creates is felt by survivors and the lawyers acting for them. The 2017 $370 million Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse resulted in the abolition of the Ellis defence in NSW but has not prevented the threat of permanent stay applications. While the Courts have offered some clarity in the relationship between clergy and abusers and in setting aside previous settlements, issues continue to arise and there is significant jurisdictional variation in the assessment of damages. 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.
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Maithri Panagoda AM, Partner, Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers Alessandra Pettit, Associate, Stacks Goudkamp | |
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The pendulum of institutional abuse law – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Reconsideration rights and MAC appeals in the Personal Injury Commission – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This discussion will address the latest developments in the workers compensation legislation and the case law surrounding the power of reconsideration with respect to challenging a medical assessment certificate (MAC). The discussion will address section 57(1) of the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020 (NSW), and procedural issues surrounding the appropriateness of seeking a reconsideration. The discussion will address Medical Appeals pursuant to section 327 of the 1998 Act, particularly under section 327(3)(a) (deterioration of a worker’s condition). This will include review of relevant PIC Member and Presidential decisions, together with an overview of the Court of Appeal decision of Sleiman v Gadalla Pty Ltd [2021] NSWCA 236. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Jennifer Gair, Managing Partner, Gair Legal | |
Panel: Opportunities for improving the CTP scheme – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Practice and procedure in Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claims have undergone huge changes in recent years. This expert panel will be discussing the current climate in CTP practice from various perspectives, including from those representing plaintiffs and defendants and the view from decision makers. The session will provide an update on the Personal Injury Commission, ideas and tips on case management, and delve into challenges faced by practitioners, potential improvements, and projections of the future landscape. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Ian Jones, Partner, Sparke Helmore Lawyers Leigh Davidson, Principal Solicitor, Advantage Legal His Honour Judge Gerard Phillips, President, Personal Injury Commission Sarah Warren, Barrister, 9 Windeyer Chambers | |
Asbestos litigation: Update on assessment of damages in asbestos claims – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
In this session, Joanne Wade will examine the current landscape of asbestos-related law. Attendees of this presentation will gain a comprehensive understanding of the recent court decisions and emerging trends in damages in asbestos claims across Australia. The presentation will provide valuable insights and knowledge that can be applied to legal practices and overall decision-making processes in the context of asbestos-related litigation. 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 18 August 2023 | |
Joanne Wade, Head of National Asbestos and Dust Diseases, Slater + Gordon | |
Dust diseases |
Sticks and stones may break my bones: What constitutes serious harm in defamation? – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Since 1 July 2021 it has been a requirement in all NSW defamation claims that the plaintiff prove that they have suffered serious harm. This change was adopted from the law in the UK and was meant to reduce the amount of "backyard" defamation claims before the courts. Almost two years on, there is still some uncertainty as to what is required to satisfy this element. It is also unclear as to whether it has had the effect the law was intended to achieve. These issues and more will be discussed in this session. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 18 August 2023 | |
Stewart O’Connell, Senior Associate, O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors | |
The Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW) and use of restrictive practices in New South Wales – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Join Dr Yega Muthu as he considers the increasing use of restrictive practices in hospitals for mental health patients and the impact of these practices, despite the principle of least restrictive care under the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW). The session will examine the types of restrictive practices, such as seclusion, restraint, involuntary acute medication and limiting leave from hospital, the criteria for their application, and will discuss how restrictive practices should be person-centred, the least restrictive option for the shortest time, reduced and eliminated where possible, monitored, and reviewed regularly. Dr Muthu will further reflect on how the treating team must balance safety from harm and freedom of choice of an involuntary patient. 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.
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proceeding. |
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Recorded on 18 August 2023 | |
Dr Yega Muthu, Principal, YM Lawyers | |
The Development of a solutions focus in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – 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 17 August 2023 | |
The Honourable Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland AO, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia | |
Panel: Preparing for Change – Again: The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
The draft Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 (Cth) proposes some significant changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), particularly around parenting and considerations for determining the child’s best interests. This expert panel will examine the proposed changes for both practitioners and clients, including from historical, legal, and practical perspectives. The panel will discuss the impact of the expected changes on the way family lawyers conduct matters, including advice around potential outcomes, and consider the areas of conjecture when it comes to interpreting and applying the legislative amendments. 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 17 August 2023 | |
Jacqueline Dawson, Chair, Specialist Accreditation Board, Law Society of New South Wales and Principal, Sexton Family Law The Honourable Colin Forrest SC, Barrister, Family Law Chambers Dr Henry Kha, Senior Lecturer, Macquarie University Susan Warda, Partner, Mills Oakley | |
Financial Agreements 3 ways: Drafting, advising and litigating – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session will provide an overview in relation to the different approaches utilised and the best practice around preparing and advising clients who wish to enter into Financial Agreements. Importantly, through an examination of recent authorities, we will examine the issues that arise in litigation, and a Financial Agreement is either being set aside by one party and/or enforced. 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 17 August 2023 | |
Melinda Winning, Partner, Barkus Doolan Winning | |
Best practice for Court based Dispute Resolution: Make the deal, don’t break the deal – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Join Senior Judicial Registrar
Brett McGrath and Court Child Expert Joyce Snedden for an exploration of the
best practice for practitioners when engaging in the Federal Circuit and Family
Court of Australia’s Dispute Resolution setting. Topics will include the Court’s
conference structure, preparation and planning, dealing with risk, and the best
approach for making the deal – not breaking the deal. 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 17 August 2023 | |
Senior Judicial Registrar Brett McGrath, Director, National Registrar Operations (Dispute Resolution), Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Joyce Snedden, Court Child Expert, Court Children’s Service, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia | |
Parenting;
FCFCOA; child protection |
Dealing with risk issues, in light of Isles & Nelissen – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Risk is often the central issue in
a parenting case. This session examines the gamut of risk issues including drug
and alcohol abuse, family violence and mental health difficulties. Presenter
Sarah Bevan will consider how to assess, manage and mitigate risk issues, and
consider what adjustment or refinement of the approach is required following
the recent Full Court decision in Isles & Nelissen [2022] FedCFamC1A
97. 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 17 August 2023 | |
Sarah Bevan, Principal, Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers | |
The Kennon Principle: Family Violence and its nexus to property settlements in family law – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
A Kennon argument is essentially an argument that family violence perpetrated by one party has made the contributions of the other party (usually the wife) more 'arduous' and that family violence has had a 'significant adverse impact' on that party’s contributions. It specifically relates to contributions made under section 79(4) or section 90SM(4) of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). This presentation will examine the evidentiary burden in running this argument, recent decisions and appeals, and Australian Law Reform recommendations. 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 17 August 2023 | |
Neil Jackson, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers | |
Applying specialist accreditation in Alternate Dispute Resolution – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
The escalating costs of litigation compel an increasing number of litigants to seek Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR). This can take the form of arbitration, mediation and collaborative interaction between solicitors. To attract litigants to any of these alternate dispute resolutions, confidence in the lawyers conducting the ADR is enhanced by the knowledge that not only are their legal representative and other lawyers participating practitioners who are knowledgeable in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia process but, importantly, can assist their clients in attaining a speedy and cost-effective resolution with minimal emotional and financial costs. Specialist accreditation is a vital step towards gaining the confidence of litigants to embrace ADR. 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 18 August 2023 | |
Peter Batey, Barrister, Waratah Chambers | |
Complex property settlements – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
What makes a property matter complex? In this session we will review the many and varied ways in which a property matter might be considered complex, recent case law in complex matters, the role of the solicitor in managing complex property settlements, and practical issues and resource management in complex matters. 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 18 August 2023 | |
Cathie Blanchfield, Principal, Blanchfield Nicholls Family & Private Advisory | |
The treatment of inheritances in family law – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
The way in which inheritances are treated in family law has been, and continues to be, a challenging one. Contention as to whether they are an asset or financial resource (or neither), contributions issues, timing, and how they affect the overall division of the assets arises in many matters. This session will explore those issues, the application of the legislation, and recent cases, with a view to providing guidance as to how inheritances are dealt with in the context of a relationship breakdown. 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 18 August 2023 | |
Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Lander & Rogers | |
Blurred lines: The convergence of family law and child protection – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
There is an increasing emergence of child protection issues in matters before the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as recognised by innovations such as the Evatt List and the Lighthouse Project. In many FCFCOA registries matters involving family violence, mental illness and also substance abuse are now common. As the lines between the jurisdictions blur, what can family law practitioners learn from their colleagues in the Children’s Court? Join Elanor Canning as she examines the increasing convergence of different areas of law within singular matters. 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 18 August 2023 | |
Elanor Canning, Senior Solicitor, Legal Aid New South Wales | |
Enhancing team performance: Business skills for lawyers – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
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 | |
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023 - Property Law – on-demand recording
10 CPD units
10 CPD Units On-demand recording |
Online | |
These sessions were recorded on 17 and 18 August 2023 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference - Property Law stream. Hear from specialists and experts across the profession on a wide range of topics relevant to your practice. Topics include:
Click here to view the full live conference program |
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Recorded on 17 and 18 August 2023 |
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023 - Business Law – on-demand recording
10 CPD units
10 CPD Units On-demand recording |
Online | |
These sessions were recorded on 17 and 18 August 2023 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference - Business Law stream. Hear from specialists and experts across the profession on a wide range of topics relevant to your practice. Topics include:
Click here to view the full live conference program |
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Recorded on 17 and 18 August 2023 |
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023 - Wills and Estates – on-demand recording
10 CPD units
11 CPD Units On-demand recording |
Online | |
These sessions were recorded on 17 and 18 August 2023 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference - Wills and Estates stream. Hear from specialists and experts across the profession on a wide range of topics relevant to your practice. Topics include:
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Recorded on 17 and 18 August 2023 |
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023 - Family Law – on-demand recording
10 CPD units
10 CPD Units On-demand recording |
Online | |
These sessions were recorded on 17 and 18 August 2023 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference - Family Law stream. Hear from specialists and experts across the profession on a wide range of topics relevant to your practice. Topics include:
Click here to view the full live conference program |
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Recorded on 17 and 18 August 2023 |
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023 - Personal Injury Law – on-demand recording
10 CPD units
10 CPD Units On-demand recording |
Online | |
These sessions were recorded on 17 and 18 August 2023 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference - Personal Injury stream. Hear from specialists and experts across the profession on a wide range of topics relevant to your practice. Topics include:
Click here to view the full live conference program |
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Recorded on 17 and 18 August 2023 |
The art of getting paid: Costs and billing – on-demand interactive
2 CPD units
2 CPD Units On-demand interactive |
Online | |
Do you need to learn more about solicitors’ obligations regarding costs and billings under the Legal Profession Uniform Law? Are you looking for clarity around costs structures and assessments? The Law Society’s on-demand interactive course on costs and billing will help you feel confident in your understanding of the important structures and processes for compliant costs management in your practice. At the end of this course you will be able to:
Our on-demand interactive courses allow you to save your progress and learn to your own schedule. Courses includes interactive and engaging content, knowledge checks and links to essential resources. This course consists of twelve chapters, featuring the expertise of the Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor in the Professional Support Unit of The Law Society of NSW. |
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Created in July 2023 | |
Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW | |
Probate update: The new online uncontested probate and administration applications – on-demand recording
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Units Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 9 August 2023 as part of the Probate update: The new online uncontested probate and administration applications – live webinar.
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Recorded on 9 August 2023 | |
Rebel Kenna, Director & Prothonotary, Supreme Court of New South Wales Richard Neal, Partner, Teece Hodgson & Ward Solicitors | |
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