CPD Compulsory Units

CPD Compulsory Units

Probate: The Complex and the Unusual

Half day

$480.00 incl. GST

4PD points

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.

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7th Annual 10 CPD Points in One Day - Cairns

1 day

$960.00 incl. GST

10PD points

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.

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Evidence and Advocacy Masterclass

1 day

$860.00 incl. GST

7PD points

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

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Personal Injuries: 3 Strategies to Maximise Damages

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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The Civil Litigator’s Toolkit: Advocacy, Trial & Settlement

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

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.

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Retail and Commercial Leasing Fundamentals Workshop

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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CPD Compulsory Units: Over Lunch, Over 3 Weeks

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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A Guide to Navigating Sexual Harassment Issues in the Legal Workplace

1 hour

$155.00 incl. GST

1PD points

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.

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Improving IT Security: Legal Practices at a Substantial Risk as Prime Targets

1 hour

$155.00 incl. GST

1PD points

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

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Family Provision Claims Conference 2020

Full day

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

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.

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Collecting Unsecured Debts during COVID-19

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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Family Law Arbitration

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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Property Law Update: Leasing, Strata, Taxes

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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Workplace Investigations: The Employer and Employee Perspectives Covered

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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Asbestos Claims in 2020

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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Women in Law: Overcoming Harassment, Discrimination & Bias

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

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.

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Civil Claims for Institutional Abuse: Settlements, Stays & Damages

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

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.

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A Guide to ACAT

1 hour

$155.00 incl. GST

1PD points

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.

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Property Law Roundup: Leasing, Body Corporates and Taxes

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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Owners Corporations Intensive: Major Legal Developments

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

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.

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Criminal Law Conference 2020

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

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.

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In-House Counsel: CPD Compulsory Units

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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CPD Compulsory Units for All Lawyers

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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Migration Law: The Latest Issues and Challenges

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

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.

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Estate Administration and Probate Proceedings

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

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.

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Conveyancing: Critical Concerns

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

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

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Wills and Estates Disputes Conference

Full day

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

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.

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Aged Care and Retirement Village Law 2020: The Legal Issues

Full day

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

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.

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CTP, Public Liability and Workers Compensation Roundup 2020

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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CPD Compulsory Units for Personal Injury Lawyers

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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Will Drafting Workshop for All Lawyers

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

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.

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Family Law: Domestic Violence in the Current Climate

2 hours

$295.00 incl. GST

2PD points

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.

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Veterans Entitlement: A Practical Guide

3.5 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3.5PD points

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.

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Contract Law Masterclass: Liability & Risk

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

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.

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In-House Counsel Conference

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

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.

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Commercial Litigation Conference 2021

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

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.

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Property Law Conference

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

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.

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Construction Law Symposium

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD 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.

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Conveyancing Conference

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

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.

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Business Sales: Legal Issues & Risks

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

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.

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Contract Law Masterclass: Minimising Risk & Liability

4 Hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

213N51: 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 most important 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 contract law cases.

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Succession Law Symposium 2021

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

213N16: Make it easy on yourself by making this your one stop shop for everything you need for your wills and estates practice this CPD year. Review recent cases in informal wills, family provision, and probate. Gain insights on elder law issues, asset protection, estate planning and so much more. Attend the full day to earn your compulsory CPD units with unique sessions for wills and estates lawyers.

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Retail and Commercial Leasing Review

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

213N25: The legal issues impacting the leasing sector are evolving and you must keep up with the latest developments and strategies. Learn what you need to know about the latest cases, FIRB changes, rent review determinations, office considerations, franchise law issues, co-tenancy, incentives, defaults, lockouts and more.

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Traffic Law: A Major Update

4 Hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

213N34: Get across all the latest developments in driving offences and traffic law by reviewing the most significant cases and their implications. Hear from the forensic experts about pharmacological evidence regarding alcohol and drugs in driving matters. Plus, explore the police stop and search powers in traffic matters.

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CPD Compulsory Units for All Lawyers – 9 March

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

213N14: 2020 has reminded practitioners of some of the most important issues that need to be front of mind. Join an expert panel as they explore strategies to developing a healthy mindset for conducting a legal practice, the risks and ethical problems associated with social media use for lawyers, and how to interpret financial reports at a time when those skills are more critical than ever.

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CPD Compulsory Units for All Lawyers – 4 March 2021

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

213N09: Wary of traps in your obligations regarding privilege? Grappling with how to be an effective leader and trusted adviser? Don’t let these challenges side-track your career path. Hear from a stellar lineup of leading practitioners and master the skills needed to effectively deal with each of these issues all while gaining your CPD compulsory units for the year.

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Will Drafting Workshop for All Lawyers

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

WEB213N12: 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.

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‘How to’ Skills for Litigators

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

213N08: Join an exceptional panel of speakers, including the Supreme Court Prothonotary, and walk away with practical insights on key skills for litigators. You will gain guidance on analysing the facts and leveraging evidence to build a winning case strategy. Master how to strategically draft your pleadings and using the best expert evidence to outsmart the opponent’s case on the day. Take away key settlement skills to ensure you negotiate the best deal for your client on the courtroom steps.

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Running Remote Family Law Hearings: Embracing the Future

2.5 hours

$295.00 incl. GST

2.5PD points

Going forward the Family Law Court of Australia and the FCC will continue to embrace remote hearings in some format. Now is the time to review what we have learnt about running remote hearings. This experienced panel of family law barristers will share valuable and practical insights on hearing preparation, procedural issues, and technological dilemmas associated with conducting remote hearings. Master these skills now to ensure the best outcome for your clients now and in the future.

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Testamentary Trusts Workshop

3 Hours

$405.00 incl. GST

4PD points

213N31: Work through hypothetical scenarios covering real world issues with a particular focus on asset protection, tax implications, and interaction with superannuation. Tackle drafting issues and concerns around family trusts and other structures. Identify these key issues, the optimal advice to give your clients, and then together create the documentation needed to put the plan into place. Have all your questions answered and perfect your practice in this critical area of estate planning.

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CPD Compulsory Units Over Lunch, Over 3 Weeks

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

Need to square your CPD compulsory units for the year but can’t seem to find the time? Take advantage of this convenient and practical lunchtime web series where you can acquire your CPD units and bolster your practice once a week at lunchtime and online. Hear from engaging experts on the latest disciplinary issues and cases, how to manage conflicts of interests, the skills you need to successfully negotiate a deal, and how to protect your practice from cyber threats which have increased over the last year.

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Latest Disciplinary Issues and Lawyers Acting in Conflict of Interest

1 hour

$155.00 incl. GST

1PD points

It is crucial that lawyers are up to date on the latest ethical and disciplinary issues in 2021. Join Chris Ryall, Barrister at Maritime Chambers and examine recent disciplinary cases and the lessons to be learnt. You will examine how to manage conflicts of interests, the common scenarios practitioners face and the options you can apply. Walk away with tips and solutions you can immediately incorporate in your practice.

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Making a Deal: Negotiation Skills

1 hour

$155.00 incl. GST

1PD points

Want to succeed when negotiating a deal for your client but don’t know how? Hear from Steve Lancken, Mediator and Managing Director of Negocio Resolutions as he provides you with practical tips and strategies on how to achieve the best outcome for your client in your next negotiation. OND212N01B

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10 Points in One Day Parramatta 2021

10 hours

$960.00 incl. GST

10PD points

212P01: In its 8th year, the Parramatta 10 Points in One Day Program offers you insights from the industry’s front-line practitioners. You don’t have to travel to the CBD to gain updates in all the current topics and achieve your compulsory CPD units. Attend the full program or choose only the sessions most relevant to your practice.

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Cyber Resilience for Your Practice: Practical Strategies to Prevent and Mitigate Cyber Attacks

1 hour

$155.00 incl. GST

1PD points

WEB213N01C: Worried your firm will be a target of cybercrime with the increase threats of cyberattacks in Australia? Join Simone Herbert-Lowe, Director of Law & Cyber over one hour and receive both prevention and mitigation strategies to improving your cyber resilience in 2021. You don’t want to miss out on this highly important session.

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NDIS Law Conference

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

WEB212N04: Examine the key legal issues related to the NDIS. Review legal updates & procedures with the AAT, NCAT & leading lawyers explore recent cases, participant & substitute decision making & more. The afternoon provider-centric program covers the Royal Commission, workplace law for providers and SDA housing. This is a can’t miss event for lawyers working in personal injury, aged care, government & not for profit law, and it’s essential for disability service providers.

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CPD Compulsory Units for All Lawyers – 23 March 2021

3 Hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

213N38: The legal side of things is just one aspect of a successful practice. In order to thrive you also need to know how to position your services to win and maintain online clients, how to respond to crises and personal or firm public relations nightmares and how to deal with complaints and your disclosure obligations. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from industry experts and practitioners about some of the best practices that can make or break a career or practice.

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CPD Compulsory Units for All Lawyers – 19 March 2021

3 Hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

213N35: A truly practical afternoon to assist you with your practice no matter the size or how long you have been practicing law. Want to master your presentation style and delivery? Need to understand the latest ethical issues for lawyers in 2021? How about strategies to deal with difficult colleagues? Give yourself the extra skills to move forward in your legal career and with your personal practice with this informative seminar, all while gaining your core area CPD points for the year.

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Advanced Evidence and Advocacy Masterclass

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

212N08: Master strategies for ensuring your expert evidence is admissible and for working with conclave and concurrent expert evidence. Consider admissibility issues in contract and tort disputes. Gain an advanced refresher on implied waiver and inadvertent disclosure of privileged material. Plus, learn valuable advocacy skills in interlocutory and urgent applications, tactics around objections, and finding success at mediation, all from some of Sydney’s foremost advocates.

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Decision Making: Reasons, Bias and Errors

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

213N46: Even a strong, well-reasoned decision can fall apart in so many ways. Learn how to prepare and communicate your reasons in a clear, understandable and defensible way. Avoid bias in decision making by understanding bias in all its different forms, including the importance of aligning automated decisions algorithms with administrative law to ensure fairness, transparency and contestability. Examine the distinction between jurisdiction error versus error of law on the face of the record.

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Intellectual Property Conference

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

213N15: Chase the cutting edge of IP by immersing yourself in the latest trends and updates in trade mark issues and trends, copyright reform, patent cases and innovation patents, design reform, artificial intelligence innovations and infringement, and IP rights. Make sure your first stop is this highly anticipated annual IP conference so you stay ahead of the competition. Attend the full day to earn your compulsory CPD units with unique sessions designed especially for IP lawyers.

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Personal Injury Conference

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

213N11: Spend the morning with our experts to obtain key updates in public liability, workers compensation, psychological injury, the medical perspective on permanent impairment and developments in claims for malicious prosecution and wrongful arrest. Stay for the afternoon’s CPD compulsory session, created with the personal injury lawyer in mind, so that you’ll become CPD compliant while gaining valuable skills and practical takeaways on mediation, ethics, and enhancing your practice.

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Costs and Billings for All Lawyers: Your CPD Compulsory Units

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

Protect yourself and your practice by making sure that you have the right skills in your costs and billing toolkit. Gain tips on improving costs recovery in litigation, examine lessons from recent case law and ensure you’re across your obligations regarding cost disclosures and ethical billing. Don’t miss out on squaring away your CPD compulsory units for the year and brushing up on your knowledge of costs in one afternoon. WEB213N42

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Criminal Law Symposium

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

213N22: Don’t miss your opportunity to hear directly from a District Court Judge and catch up on all the most relevant topics in criminal law. Examine recent decisions of the High Court, duty of disclosure by prosecution and police, and how to navigate the new sexual assault laws and regulatory prosecutions. Plus, gain your core CPD units in issues of paramount relevance to criminal practitioners. You’ll leave equipped with the information and skills your clients will expect of you.

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Immigration Law Symposium

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

213N32: Join a panel of Accredited Immigration Law specialists to examine a myriad of topics covering current immigration concerns: the practical impacts of the travel ban and travel exemption requirements on family and partner visas, character cancellations & refusals, criminal law issues in migration matters, other visas concerns and related reforms. Attend the full day to earn your compulsory CPD units with unique sessions delivered and designed especially for lawyers and migration agents.

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Family Law Drafting Intensive

4 Hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

213N39: You will gain practical guidance on some critically important areas of family law practice. Master your drafting techniques and develop strategies for your binding financial agreements, binding child support agreements and spousal maintenance agreements. Learn how to draft interim orders seeking financial assistance from the court and affidavits for interim parenting proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court.

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Film and Television Law Conference 2021

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

213N26: This industry-leading legal event brings together renowned legal, financial and industry experts to explore some of the most current and key film and television law issues. Split into two practical sessions, the morning focuses on key legal industry issues including production and the producer’s offset, in addition to content regulation and podcasts. In the afternoon you will explore the current concerns in pre-publication, defamation and employment issues.

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Family Law Conference

7 hours

$770.00 incl. GST

7PD points

213N27: Gain insights & practical guidance from a stellar line-up of family law practitioners. Understand what is in & out of the asset pool; the weight of contributions; and the impacts of tax liabilities and insolvency on financial settlements. Earn your core CPD units by mastering how to set aside existing orders and introduce new evidence; considering ethical obligations of disclosure, and learning how to recognise and deal with clients, opponents & colleagues displaying signs of mental illness.

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10 Points on a Saturday

10 hours

$960.00 incl. GST

10PD points

213N23: Sure it’s a Saturday, but once you are done, you really are well and truly done. This day will be time well spent and won’t cut into your work week. Take the plunge, wear what you like, come and hear the latest issues you need to catch up on, and get it all done in one fell swoop.

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Total and Permanent Disability, Superannuation and Life Insurance Claims

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

Cover what you need to know about making claims for TPD under a superannuation or life insurance policy. What do you need to know about AFCA, superannuation trustee law and learn about setting aside the insurer’s decision? Understand how a vocational consultant determines whether an injury prevents a claimant from working in an occupation by reason of their education, training or experience, plus an update on the new tax and financial risks financial risks for super and TPD claims. 213N45

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Insolvency and Debt Recovery in Response to COVID-19 Measures

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

WEB213N53: You will examine how to work with the latest legislative and procedural changes in debt collection and gain practical insights on dealing with bankruptcy and winding up actions. Whether the amendments to debt collection expire in December 2020 or are extended, this is your chance to perfect your practice for the current environment and whatever is to come.

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A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Arbitration

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

WEB213N54: Attend this webinar if you want to hear from leading experts about what is involved in an arbitration, when to use it, getting started, how to prepare and run an arbitration hearing and issues to consider in enforcing an arbitral decision.

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Personal Injuries: 3 Strategies to Maximise Damages

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

WEB213N49: Hear from 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.

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10 Points in One Day: Your Last Chance

10 hours

$960.00 incl. GST

10PD points

If you have left it to the last minute, do not despair. All your CPD points are taken care of right here. Featuring 10 timely topics hand-picked to cover some of the most crucial areas for commercial lawyers, you’ll gain all the CPD you need and bolster your practice in one efficient, information-packed day. Attend the full day or just the sessions relevant to you and complete your CPD with a lineup of excellent speakers covering the most important topics you need to know. 213N50

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Civil Claims for Institutional Abuse: Settlements, Stays & Damages

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

WEB213N55: Back by Popular Demand! 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 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.

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Family Law Parenting and Children’s Matters

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

WEB213N60: Gain practical insights into important issues for your family law practice and your parenting and children’s matters. You’ll examine urgent parenting and financial applications, address how the courts are dealing with parental alienation and child protection, and how to address financial abuse and coercion on parenting orders. Learn also how to deal with personality disorders and substance abuse in relation to briefing experts, evidence and capacity.

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Decision Making and Reason Writing

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

Analyse decision making and reason writing and then work through an in depth case study session where the presenters will examine, dissect and reconstruct a decision in this unique, can’t-miss Masterclass. WEB213V17

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Family Law Drafting Intensive

4 hours

$490.00 incl. GST

4PD points

213V12: You will gain practical guidance on some critically important areas of family law practice. Master your drafting techniques and develop strategies for your binding financial agreements, binding child support agreements and spousal maintenance agreements. You will also learn how to draft interim orders seeking financial assistance from the court, a key skill in these turbulent times.

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CPD Compulsory Units for All Lawyers - 3 March 2021

3 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD points

WEB213V04: As the market becomes increasingly competitive it’s critical that you ensure you have the skills to succeed. Join our stellar lineup of specialists as they walk you through the skills you need regarding use and abuse of privilege, holding effective conversations with your staff and perfecting legal your writing skills – all while gaining your core CPD units for the year.

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Saturday 10 Points in One Day

10 hours

$960.00 incl. GST

10PD points

WEB213V22: 10 presentations, 10 points. Featuring pre-eminent and leading silks, barristers and solicitors, you will gain insights and practical guidance you can utilise in your everyday practice while gaining all of your CPD points without missing a day in court or the office. Attend the full day or just the sessions relevant to your practice.

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