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This session was recorded on 9 March 2022 as part of the 'We’re Not Gonna Take It: Parody, satire and damages in copyright law - live webinar. Do you want to further develop your understanding of copyright law? This session will delve into the parody and satire defence in light of the recent Universal Music v Palmer decision. Come and listen to the lawyers from the firm that represented Universal Music in this matter and led this publishing giant to winning the case in court. Clive Palmer’s unlicensed use of Twisted Sister’s song We’re Not Gonna Take It in election advertising resulted in one of the highest awards of damages in a copyright case in Australia, and some further clarification about the parody or satire defence. Hear from the lawyers who successfully represented Universal Music in the case, including their insights on:
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Recorded on 9 March 2022 | |
Clare Young, Special Counsel, Simpsons Solicitors Sebastian Tonkin, Senior Associate, Simpsons Solicitors |
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'We’re Not Gonna Take It': Parody, satire and damages in copyright law – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
25 critical tools that will transform your business development performance – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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This session was recorded on 22 February 2023 as part of the Essentials for lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar In this session you will learn simple and effective marketing and business development ideas to drive profitability including:
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Recorded on 22 February 2023 | |
Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development | |
A comparison of consent laws in Australia – 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 – Criminal Law stream. This session covers the rise of affirmative consent laws. To provide context, Will Tuckey discusses the old law before delving into the campaign for affirmative consent laws and the subsequent NSW amendments. Furthermore, Mr Tuckey provides a comparison of these laws with those of other Australian jurisdictions. 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 | |
Will Tuckey, Barrister, Samuel Griffith Chambers |
Accounting for non-accountant lawyers – in-person workshop
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 | |
3.5 CPD Units In-person workshop |
9:00 AM 13:00 PM | |
The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | |
Understanding accounting terminology and methodologies is essential to the effective practice of law for many NSW lawyers, especially those who are or who plan to be principals, partners, and in-house practitioners. Join Professor Robert Deutsch for an interactive and informative half-day workshop covering financial and accounting essentials. Through case studies, you will learn about:
This course will be delivered in-person at the Law Society and spots are limited, so register today. |
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Professor Robert Deutsch, Senior Tax Counsel, The Tax Institute |
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Acting on urgent caveat instructions: Stop, think and think again – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This recorded webinar was originally part of the Property Law one day intensive 2021. Topics include:
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Recorded on 23 February 2021 | |
Mark Swan, Special Counsel, Mills Oakley, Accredited Specialist in Property Law |
Advising clients on IP asset management – 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 – Business Law and Property Law streams. Georgina Hey and Mindaugas Skavronskas provide a comprehensive breakdown of the different types of IP assets and their distinction from quasi-IP concepts from the perspective of providing accurate and thoughtful advice to clients. Moreover, this session delves into the creation and protection of IP assets, the audit and management of IP portfolios, IP valuation and commercialisation as well as IP enforcement. |
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Recorded on 5 August 2022 | |
Georgina Hey, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Mindaugas Skavronskas, Special Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright |
Alternative dispute resolution options for family law – 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 2021 - Family Law stream. In this session, experts who practice in one or more of each of the above ADR processes will give practical advice on the following issues:
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Recorded on 05 August 2021 | |
Sue Abrams*, Solicitor and Director, ATW Family Law Bernie Bolger, Principal, The Mediation Collective Simeon Levin, Lead Advisor, Fitzpatricks Private Wealth |
Alternative ways to practice law – on-demand interactive
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand interactive |
Traditional practise roles do not suit all practitioners, and knowing what the viable alternatives are allows practitioners to make informed decisions about your career path. Alternatively, knowing what alternative practise roles would be useful to assist with your current practice, and how to access them, can be very helpful when you need extra resources. The Law Society’s self-paced course on alternative practise roles will give you the knowledge to understand clearly what the alternatives are and what is required to adopt those practise roles, including regulatory and licensing requirements and other relevant issues like insurance cover. 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 include interactive and
engaging content, knowledge checks and links to essential resources. This course consists of 10 chapters, featuring the expertise of Marilyn Cox. |
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Created in March 2024 | |
Marilyn Cox, Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW | |
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 | |
Approach towards PTSD cases – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 2 March 2022 as part of the Top tips for personal injury lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. In this session, David will show you how to approach PTSD cases, both from a plaintiff and defendant perspective. You will also learn what issues will arise for you as a lawyer and the professional skills required when they do. 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. |
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Recorded on 2 March 2022 | |
David Mallon, Barrister, Ten St James |
Asbestos litigation: Update on assessment of damages in asbestos claims – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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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 |
Assessing damages for funds management: When, why and how much? – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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When is it appropriate to award damages for funds management? This session looks at what it means to be incapable of managing one’s affairs and explores the evolution of funds management as a head of damage, including claims involving people whose incapacity has not been caused by the negligent tortfeasor. The session will also deal with quantification of damages for funds management, the tension between the costs charged by private trustees and the public interest in keeping insurance premiums affordable, and the author’s suggestion for reform. 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 6 July 2023 | |
Judith Waldock, Partner, Moray & Agnew Lawyers | |
Assessment of damages – tools and techniques – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 5 March 2024 as part of the Personal injury law: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. In this session, John Turnbull SC will discuss:
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Recorded on 5 March 2024 | |
John Turnbull SC, Senior Counsel, 9 Windeyer Chambers | |
Bank guarantees and restraints of trade: Recurring issues in business law – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This recorded webinar was pre-recorded in August 2022 for the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. In this session, Sydney Jacobs covers the 3 enforceability of restraint of trade clauses in NSW and examines what time periods and geographic radii are considered reasonable in restraints. This presentation also considers recent cases where injunctions have been sought to restrain calls on performance bonds or bank guarantees. |
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Recorded in August 2022 | |
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister & Mediator, 13 Wentworth Chambers |
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 |
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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 |
Beware to declare: NSW duty traps on Acknowledgement of Trust – Recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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This session was recorded on 24 February 2023 as part of the NSW revenue law: One day intensive – live webinar. This session will cover:
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Recorded on 24 February 2023 | |
Lisa To, Partner, Bartier Perry Lawyers | |
Blurred lines: The convergence of family law and child protection – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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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 | |
Briefing counsel for government lawyers – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 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. An introductory session for recently admitted lawyers or those new to briefing counsel. By the end of the session participants will:
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Recorded on 20 February 2024 | |
Bianca Gallifuoco, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers | |
Building defects and cladding – recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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This session was recorded on 14 March 2023 as part of the Property Law: One day intensive – live webinar. This session will explore the following critical issues:
- Home Building Act 1989
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Recorded on 14 March 2023 | |
David Bannerman, Principal, Bannermans Lawyers | |
Business Development skills for solo practitioners – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 9 March 2024 as part of the Focus on sole practice: Mandatory rule 6.1- live webinar. Business Development skills for solo practitioners – Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development In this session Alistair Marshall will cover proven, simple and effective marketing and business development ideas to drive profitability. 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 9 March 2024 | |
Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development | |
Buzzwords: The T-shaped Lawyer – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session will be available from 28 March 2024. This session was recorded on 13 March 2024 as part of the Buzzwords: The T-Shaped Lawyer – live webinar The Law Society of NSW is pleased to launch the first Buzzwords webinar of 2024 focused on decoding the concept of the T-Shaped Lawyer. Join Law Society President Brett McGrath, for a discussion with Peter Connor, Founder and CEO of AlternativelyLegal, and Santhi Latha, Dean at Rajah & Tann Asia Academy, about what a T-Shaped Lawyer is and why it might be a compelling concept for your career, your legal department and your legal practice. Discover:
Register now and unlock the potential of being a T-Shaped Lawyer in shaping your future success. We are pleased to deliver this webinar complimentary to members. |
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Recorded on 13 March 2024 | |
Brett McGrath, President of the Law Society of New South Wales Peter Connor, Founder and CEO of AlternativelyLegal Santhi Latha, Dean at Rajah & Tann Asia Academy | |
Can artificial intelligence systems be 'inventors'? – on-demand recording
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Units On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 17 March 2022 as part of the Can artificial intelligence systems be 'inventors'? - live webinar. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work and interact with each other. Innovation is at the core of the advances being made in AI technology and systems. But can these innovations be patented? In this session, we will cover the following topics which are key to answering this question:
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Recorded on 17 March 2022 | |
Helen Macpherson, Partner, Baker Mackenzie |
Case law - year in review for family lawyers – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 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 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. |
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Recorded on 27 February 2024 | |
Keleigh Robinson, Editors, The Family Lawbook
Craig Nicol, Editors, The Family Lawbook | |
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 | |