CPD Compulsory Units

When it comes to probate you should hope for the best but plan for the worst so that you’re prepared to skillfully handle any complication or dispute that arises. Master how to do just that as our vaunted speakers cover everything from complex common and solemn form probate, to s18 applications, to assets in other jurisdictions. Receive practical information, realistic examples and relevant legal updates that will enhance your mastery of all things probate.

A must attend annual event, our 10 CPD Points in One Day is back for its 7th consecutive year. Join accredited specialists, renowned barristers, leading solicitors and a medical expert who will examine the most important issues facing practitioners today, all while gaining your mandatory core area CPD units. Book for the whole day or just the sessions that best meet your needs.

Cases are won and lost in the courtroom and this masterclass will give you the practical knowledge to emerge triumphant in your matters. The day will begin with presentations from preeminent and leading practitioners on a range of advocacy topics including case theory, written advocacy, examination-in-chief and persuasive opening and closing addresses. In the afternoon you will master how to expertly gather and leverage evidence by taking a deep dive into affidavits, evidence in ex parte applications

This one-of-a-kind program offers 3 industry experts who will dissect a key area related maximising a personal injury claim. Examine how damages are assessed by an actuarial with insights into wrongful death & dependency claims, superannuation losses, sexual abuse claims and more. Gain insights into how to interpret and apply the AMA Guides to maximise a permanent impairment claim. Finally, join Rob Taylor for a step by step guide to the legal strategies needed to maximise a personal injury claim.

Work step by step through what you need to do to successfully prepare for trial, from planning and strategy to preparing evidence to making opening submissions. Hone your advocacy skills to improve your chances of success in your litigation matters. Finally, gain insights into how to emerge successful in settlement negotiations and mediation.

This unique workshop is perfect for lawyers, lease administrators, lease managers, conveyancers, in-house counsel and property professionals who want a practical guided tour through the essential elements of retail and commercial leasing. Anthony Herro, a pre-eminent presenters on leasing, will share his insights and strategies for perfecting your leasing practice. Walk away with strategies and procedures you can use to eliminate risk and avoid legal and commercial problems in your daily leasing work.

Work through the policies and practices you need to prevent or manage sexual harassment in the workplace and the many related legal, professional and ethical risks. Gain a step by step guide to improving your practice’s IT security to prevent increasing privacy and data breach risks for law firms. Learn how to maximise your productivity and efficiency by managing stress and work/life balance. Earn your CPD core area units while skilling up on some of the most critical recent issues facing lawyers.

Work through the policies and practices you need to prevent or manage sexual harassment in the workplace and the many related legal, professional and ethical risks.

Gain a step by step guide to improving your practice’s IT security to prevent increasing privacy and data breach risks for law firms.

Don’t miss this chance to review recent case law and emerging issues in family provision claims. You will work through a range of comprehensive and focused sessions tackling the key issues facing wills and estate practitioners including estrangement; claims by adult children, spouses & de facto spouses; notional estates; and equitable remedies. You won’t find a more in-depth and useful guide to family provision claims anywhere else.

You will examine how to work with the latest legislative and procedural changes in debt collection and unsecured loan recoveries and explore the best strategies for enforcing unsecured debts that fall below statutory thresholds. Plus, gain practical insights on dealing with bankruptcy and winding up actions. Whether the amendments to debt collection expire in September or are extended, this is your chance to perfect your practice and procedure for the current environment and whatever is to come.

You will hear about the current operation of the new National Arbitration List and from former Family Court judges and expert arbitrators on rules, regulations, grounds for appeals, preparing for and running an arbitration and future reform. The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court have now taken steps to formalise alternative dispute resolution for property matters, so it’s timely to discuss these changes how you can elevate your family law arbitration skills.

Familiarise yourself with current market conditions, explore the impact of new strata title legislation and regulations, catch up on new cases, and delve into the practicalities of leasing and property tax developments. Whatever property problems your clients bring your way in this challenging environment, this comprehensive and timely update will prepare you. Gain all the updates you need in each of these key areas directly from leading experts in their fields.

Gain detailed, in-depth guides on how to handle internal workplace investigations or advise clients navigating those investigations. Examine the best ways to respond to regulators and how to achieve the best strategic outcome. Consider how to conduct internal investigations from both an employer and employee perspective. Work through case studies, examples and step by step guides to ensure that you get the workplace investigations process right from start to finish.

What are the latest legal and medical developments concerning asbestos-related claims? Get up to date with a panel of experts, including The Honourable Wendy Strathdee from the Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW, a respected respiratory physician, and top legal practitioners. Don’t miss this chance to gain key takeaways you can immediately implement into practice.

Attend to be educated, motivated, and empowered. Sexual harassment, discrimination & gender bias in the legal profession are being acknowledged and discussed like never before, but the truth is that real change continues to be slow to come. Gain frank, honest & real-world insights into how you can navigate the challenges facing women in law. From dealing with misconduct to career changes, to leadership, our panel will share how you can take action to guide your career in the direction you want it to go.

Catch up on the most urgent issues impacting institutional abuse claims from a varied panel of leading experts. Gain insights into when a court may set aside a past settlement agreement. Explore the ins and outs of how courts consider permanent stays of proceedings. Take a guided tour of the latest cases and awarded damages across the country. Master how to work effectively with experts, including how to utilise forensic accounting to improve your outcomes in your matters.

What better way to master your practice and procedure in the ACAT than to hear firsthand from a Senior Member? Pick up essential tips and tricks as Senior Member Jann Lennard shares her experience and provides practical guidance on the key issues faced when litigating in ACAT. Learn what not to do and better understand the role of negotiation and conciliation. This is essential viewing for any lawyer who appears in ACAT.

Familiarise yourself with current market conditions, explore the impact of leasing measures, catch up on new cases, and delve into the practicalities of strata, leasing and property tax developments. Whatever property problems your clients bring your way in this challenging environment, this comprehensive and timely update will prepare you. Gain all the updates you need in each of these key areas directly from leading experts in their fields.

This comprehensive intensive covers all of the major issues shaking up owners corporation law at the moment. Starting with amendments to the Owners Corporation Act 2006 and covering short term letting, cladding, water leaks, subdivision, the Benefit Principle and litigation. Discover the key takeaways from cases. Plus you will also hone your skills in a practical session on recovering through VCAT.

Don’t miss this comprehensive examination of the latest criminal law developments from an esteemed panel including a District Court Judge. Explore psychological reports on child behaviours in sexual assault cases, the admissibility of evidence related to a complainant’s sexual experience, intensive correction orders, trial directions, & mental illness. The afternoon focuses on CPD core areas with an expert panel of accredited specialists covering cross examinations, ethics & more.

Gain in-depth guides to 3 critically important issues facing in-house counsel today while earning your core CPD units. Meet your duties in staying on top of employee mental health in a time of change & uncertainty. Master how to analyse a company’s financial position to minimise the legal & business risks arising when in-house counsel are asked to weigh in on a commercial transaction. Finally, learn how to utilise data, analytics & AI to keep up with your industry peers in this increasingly important area.

Gain practical guides for 3 of the most urgent issues facing legal practices today while earning your CPD core area units for the year. Stay on top of the latest employment law issues that will have a significant impact on your practice & your clients. Brace yourself for the risks related to out of hours conduct, including online activities and working remotely. Finally, gain a thorough understanding of how to understand and analyse financial reports at a time when those skills are as critical as ever.

Work through the most important issues you’ll face in migration law right now including an update on critical skills for TSS visas, guidance on character and public interest criteria, appealing visa cancellations and best practice ethics. Join a panel of expert practitioners with this half-day programme and gain valuable insights so that you’re ready for any matter and square away your ethics point for the year.

Delve deep into complex applications for letters of administration, including dealing with limited grants of representation & resolving contested applications. Examine key learnings from contested estate proceedings & key takeaways from the latest cases. Master how to plan for estate administration, including how to deal with jurisdictional, executor & tax considerations. Finally, gain your ethics point while considering your duties in advising estate administration clients.

Your practice and your reputation are on the line with every conveyancing matter you work on, and any one of them can go from routine to disastrous with one misstep. Gain the latest information and essential strategies you need to avoid slipups and keep your practice on the right foot. Delve a little deeper into some of the major current issues in conveyancing such as amendments to the Owners Corporation Act, cladding, environment and planning, survey and title issues, easements, covenants, fencing and more

Immerse yourself in critical issues in the area of wills and estate disputes. Gain a deep understanding of equitable claims in estate litigation, testamentary discretionary trusts, current practice and procedure in family provision matters, how to deal with superannuation issues on death and the latest cases you need to know. You will walk away with the information you need and practical skills and strategies to bolster your practice.

Prepare yourself to navigate the many new legal, regulatory & compliance risks facing the aged care and retirement village industries right now. Scrutinise the latest legislation in regulatory compliance and governance. Catch up on the critical employment law concerns now facing the industry. Consider how to manage disputes, elder abuse, & capacity issues. Consider care agreements and contracts in today’s environment. Examine emerging finance and funding issues.

Catch up on the most urgent personal injury issues right now. Gain a critical CTP update on the latest decisions on liability, apportionment, damages, quantum awards and more. Delve into the latest public liability cases including the practical takeaways and the impact on your matters. Examine the practical implications of questions of fact and law from WorkCover and the courts in relation to workers compensation claims and finally, perfect your strategies and skills for arbitration at WorkCover.

Hone your skills in running an effective, efficient and paperless practice. Gain practical guidance for working with clients who have experienced trauma. Explore ethical issues for personal injury lawyers. Designed specifically for personal injury lawyers, attend this webinar to earn all the mandatory ethics, professional skills and practice management points before the end of the calendar year.

Perfect for all lawyers looking to begin or build their wills and estate law practice, this comprehensive & practical workshop will give you the knowledge and skills needed to effectively and efficiently draft a will. Experienced Accredited Specialists will walk you step by step through the strategies, procedures and requirements you need. Using concrete examples, legislation and cases, you will gain a toolkit for this critical step in estate planning.

Delve into the practical ins and outs of the new Family Court and Federal Circuit Court’s COVID-19 & Magellan Lists while examining how new trends in domestic and family violence will impact your matters and your clients. Recent events have increased risks for victims so it’s important for family lawyers and their support staff to be equipped to identify violent, abusive and controlling patterns of behaviour in order to ensure their client’s protection and the safe & effective delivery of legal services.

This inaugural event will give you a solid grounding in the issues involved in the specialised and complex areas of the law of military compensation and veteran’s entitlement. With hundreds of thousands of veterans and members of the ADF, and their dependents, the issues presented here are of great relevance. Dive into the intricacies of the court and tribunal systems and get an overview of the military compensation scheme, all while understanding the unique mental health issues affecting veteran’s claims.

Recent events have had a dramatic impact on contracts leading to a significant rise in disputes. With many parties suddenly unable or unwilling to perform their contractual duties, there’s no better time to explore the hottest drafting and disputes issues you need to be across. Examine breaches, damages, remedies, securities, indemnities, liability, allocation of risk and more. Each of these issues will be covered in-depth along with a look at the latest and most significant contract law cases.

213N06: Face the many significant changes & new risks facing in-house counsel by arming yourself with timely updates & strategies. Consider how to handle financial & insolvency risks in a tight market. Enhance your insurance law knowledge & tactics. Examine significant defamation reforms. Catch up on new health & safety risks & obligations. Explore legal & tax issues involving contractors. Gain your core CPD points while examining ethics, bullying, wellbeing, technology, & reputation risks.

213N20: Gain high level updates & strategies related to the key areas commercial litigators need to be on top of in 2021. Master how to navigate insolvency disputes. Examine game changing defamation law reforms. Explore how to handle the onslaught of insurance litigation following COVID-19. Be prepared for the many consumer law claims facing litigators right now. Understand contract termination disputes. Gain your core CPD points while examining case valuations, ethics, & working with experts.

213N05: Whatever property problem your clients bring your way this coming year, this comprehensive program will prepare you. Strata, conveyancing, FIRB, government reform, cladding, tax, easements, covenants, technology, new legislation, new cases: Sydney’s leading experts have you covered. Gain all the updates you need in each of these key areas and more, plus lock down your core area CPD points.

213N07: Your practice needs to keep up with rapid change in the construction industry. Come along to hear a carefully selected panel of speakers explore the latest developments, trends and changes in the building industry. Explore the latest cases and hear in depth presentations on major new developments in liability, security of payment, legislation, tendering, procurement, safety, bankruptcy, insolvency, long life warranties and more.

213N19: When a problem arises involving strata law, off the plan considerations, building issues, environment and planning, defects, tax, risk management, ethics or other property pitfalls, you need (1) information and (2) a strategy. This practical conference delivers both with a comprehensive breakdown of what you need to know right now and into the next year. Plus, gain your CPD core area points for the year.

213N21: Gain a thorough understanding of the many moving parts that will make or break a business sale. Hone your negotiation skills. Avoid unnecessary exposure related to IP, privacy & data risks. Examine critical employment law issues, including transferring employees & restraints of trade. Catch up on the latest franchising law reforms. Analyse key financial risks, including essential valuation issues, distressed transactions in the current market, & the tax consequences.