Business Skills

The way we work has changed drastically over the last few years so it is vital you consider the fee structures that will most benefit you and your practice. Join accredited costs law specialist, Mike Dudman as he provides critical insight into your options for cost agreements, alternative billing methods and required disclosure. Analyse recent determinations by costs assessors and the impact on your practice. When time is money, you must spend it wisely. WEB228N05

This all-inclusive program will cover issues that every lawyer should be across when dealing with costs and clients. You will gain information, insights and best practices to keep your files, practice or firm running smoothly. Attend this webinar and work out how to disclose costs, resolve disputes and gain practical tips to effectively recover your costs. Earn your core CPD points in this exceptional and dedicated program. WEB2211N22Z

Law has long been, and still is, known as the burnout profession. The work cannot be underestimated with high levels of stress, large workloads, long hours, client demands, tight deadlines and a lack of work/life balance. Join our expert panel as they share their insights and strategies for developing a healthy mindset, how to deal with unconscious bias and difficult clients. 233N27

This all-inclusive program will cover issues that all lawyers should be across when dealing with costs and clients. You will gain knowledge, insights and best practices to keep you abreast with your core CPD requirements. Learn why cost budgeting is so important. Know how to draft in an electronic environment and how to effectively resolve costs disputes in this exceptional and dedicated program. WEB233N53Z

Being a lawyer is not easy and many lawyers prioritize their job as a lawyer over their own mental health. Whilst others may have to deal with opponents engaging in uncivil behavior that crosses the professional line. So why not give yourself a little grace and join us for this timely program to learn first-hand how to deal with these issues and then spend some time learning how to maximize your leadership capabilities while gaining your compulsory CPD units! 233N45

This comprehensive practical guide to critical conveyancing issues will take you through 8 important conveyancing issues, providing real world advice to handling tricky legal issues and legislative reform. Be on top of the latest developments and strategies in the most essential areas of conveyancing: Strata title, AML, purchasing through trusts, SMSFs & corporations. Plus, develop a toolkit for navigating distressed transactions and disputes when they arise. 239N22

Explore the many career benefits for lawyers serving on boards, how to create a plan to get on a board, and what a board CV should look like. Gain the skills to make the most of a board position through strategic thinking, governance skills, risks strategy, and what makes a good board paper. Avoid potential risks by delving into conflicts of interest, privilege & insurance issues. Gain practical insights from experienced lawyers & directors that you can apply in your career on boards. WEB243N59Z

With these three lunchtime webinars in October, you will become CPD compliant with ethics, practice management and professional skills presentations that will enhance your practice as a personal injury lawyer. From conflicts of interest, to what you need to know about neuropsychology, and your obligation to protect client information from cyber attacks - walk away with the most up to date toolkit for your practice. WEB2310N03Z

Feeling exhausted, burned out, anxious and overwhelmed? You're not alone. Struggling to manage and resolve conflict in practice, especially with difficult people and our own self-doubt and limiting beliefs, is no easy feat - that's why this program is here to help. It will increase your resilience, develop essential human skills and bolster your confidence and vibrancy. 238N17A

ESG is now a corporate imperative. Explore the potential of ESG as a gateway to capital and maximise the benefits to your organisation. Navigate the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring your ESG approach meets their needs. Explore how good practice gives better access to not only financial capital but also social, human and natural capital. WEB2311N29GZ

In this session the experts will guide you through how they work with clients and key stakeholders, including lawyers, to prepare for a Crisis, manage a Crisis, and then restore reputation following a Crisis. WEB2311N29HZ

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Learn how to expect the unexpected by attending this seminar and equipping yourself with the tools to respond to disciplinary complaints. Explore unsatisfactory conduct, misconduct, and case studies to amplify the consequences for unethical lawyers. Investigate best practice for managing ill or injured employees, long absences and performance management in light of legislation. Discover communication skills, technology management, commercial business strategy and negotiation tips. 2311N18

Wanting to square away all your compulsory CPD points before the end of March? Attend these 3 all-encompassing hour-long sessions either online or on demand. They will fit perfectly into your busy schedule as you can have some lunch while you enhance your practice, ensure ethical compliance and polish your professional skills. WEB242N02Z

This is it! Your last chance to square away your CPD points before the March 31st deadline! Don't fret if you've left it to the last minute – we've got you covered. Join us for a jam-packed day to fulfill your CPD requirements. With dedicated sessions across 10 key areas of law, including ethics, professional skills and practice management to ensure you achieve real learning outcomes. Earn all your CPD units in just one day. Secure your spot now before it’s too late! 243N57

Are enduring problems like council planning controls, airspace rights and adverse possession holding up your property law practice? Don’t miss your chance to decode planning controls, work through agreements for airspace rights and crane access, fortify essential principles for drafting easements and explore cases of adverse possession in this knowledge boosting session. Plus, lock down your core area CPD points and ensure compliance. 243N08

A surge of more building defect claims are on the way so ensure you’re prepared to address the rising challenges! In the high-stakes world of construction disputes, effective management of expert witnesses can make or break your case. Uncover the strategies and skills need to orchestrate a winning legal strategy in your next construction matter. Examine the latest knowledge across Security of Payment, liabilities, contract termination & more, all while gaining your core CPD units! 243N20

Don’t let the minefield of death, disability, tax, or planning get in the way of your conveyancing transactions. Understand the implications of death & disability on contracts. Receive guidance on dealing with councils, consent authorities and heritage orders and brush up on the latest tax triggers to ensure your clients make informed choices. Gain your core CPD units while examining misleading and deceptive conduct, mediating conveyancing disputes, and risk management strategies. 243N21

The advent of the internet has transformed the way we engage with intellectual property by introducing new challenges in protecting these rights. Join 10 experts as they reiterate the “need-to-know” issues and forward-thinking approaches for managing digital assets, enforcing trade marks and patent rights, and explore with you copyright, AI and intellectual property commercialisation. 243N13

Are you ready to leverage incoming changes impacting conveyancing? Don’t miss this practical guide to the latest legislation, including the Property Law Bill 2023, Body Corporate and Community Management Amendment Bill, & more. Gain valuable insights into navigating off the plan contracts, the complexities of stamp duty and its interaction with PEXA. Learn how to overcome key planning and environmental hurdles and how best to avoid ethical pitfalls when acting for both parties. 243Q15

Are you across the latest wave of incoming legislation to Queensland property law? Receive a significant breakdown of the latest major changes impacting the property sector, elevate your success in subdivisions and break down what can go wrong. With increasing concern surrounding the sustainability of developments, gain an overview of current policies, key legislative initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance when carbon projects and environmental offsets crop up in your property endeavours. 243Q21

Yes. We know. There’s never a dull moment in criminal law. Consider the most significant cases and biggest developments across sexual offences, regulatory prosecutions, evidence, international asset freezing, and youth justice over the past 12 months. Plus, gain practical insights for handling abusive and threatening clients and ethical dilemmas in and out of court. You'll find all the essential information and practical implications in these key areas plus more,and secure your core area CPD points. 243W17

Step into the fast-paced world of Victoria's ever-evolving property sector! With 8 crucial sessions to turbocharge your property law practice, you’ll explore the latest in owner’s corporation updates, unravel the latest in leasing, navigate the maze of planning law with recent changes to policy, conquer the art of co-ownership, sharpen your property valuation skills & more. Square away your core CPD units as you lead the charge in the world of property law. 243V05

When undertaking conveyancing transactions, when things go wrong you need a proven solution. Attend and unpack tips and traps when acting for an owner builder vendor, how to handle caveats, contract breaches, super fund purchases, and FIRB. Receive a conveyancer’s guide to reviewing standard form building contracts and more, all while obtaining your core CPD units. Walk away with proven solutions to some of the most permeating conveyancing issues. 243V11

Gain your compulsory CPD areas and make a positive difference to your practice. This program is built for all lawyers in Australia. Join thought leaders for an empowering afternoon as they share practical tips & tricks for mitigating legal risks and managing client communications in challenging circumstances, all while maintaining a positive outlook and good mental health as a legal practitioner. WEB243N01Z

Join your colleagues and keep up to date with the latest developments. In the morning, with workers compensation and public liability updates, explore the interaction of third party and work injury damages claims as set out in Section 151Z, address workplace sexual harassment to navigate personal injury and employment law intersections, plus master essential medical concepts. In the afternoon, obtain practical information that you can take back to work with you. 243N14

Attend and learn how to recognise and mitigate legal and reputational risk that can affect you or your clients. Receive expert guidance on how to hold and get the most out of performance conversations with your employees. Receive an important reminder on what constitutes appropriate professional conduct online and outside of hours, and critique situations that can leave you exposed to risk. WEB243N19Z

Delve deep into the heart of the challenges of criminal law practice and uncover crucial knowledge and skill. You’ll explore the latest reforms to the Victorian Bail Acts, delve into regulatory criminal offences, sexual offences and youth justice issues. But the day doesn't end there; explore advocacy and trial preparation to mastering the skill of international criminal cases and addressing ethical dilemmas of criminal law practice. 243V13

As in-house counsel you need to navigate an ever growing list of legal, governance and commercial risks. So join us for a day of invaluable insights into navigating these. Examine critical issues that are concerning many of your colleagues such as data privacy and cybersecurity, insolvency risks, greenwashing and managing the transfer of risk. 243N09

Here it is! Welcome back! By popular demand, we have top-notch experts ready to share the latest updates right here on the stunning Gold Coast. Our program is designed to keep you up-to-date in essential practice areas, ensuring you meet all your CPD requirements, including the mandatory units, in a single day. Join us for a day of convenience and 12 knowledge-packed sessions – it's going to be an outstanding day! 243Q10

What are you looking for from CPD? Updates in all key areas of personal injury law? Insights? Subject matter experts sharing wisdoms? Look no further. Catch up on the latest in workers compensation, vicarious liability and abuse law plus obtain guidance on assessment of the merits of a medical negligence compensation claim. Plus gain your mandatory core area points with bespoke presentations for personal injury lawyers covering ethics, professional skills and practice management. 243Q08

There has been a great deal of legislative change in Queensland in criminal law and we bring it all to you. Consider the most significant cases and legislative change across domestic violence, coercive control, consent, mental health defences, and sentencing over the past year. Gain practical tips and strategies for trial advocacy, dealing with jury challenges, refining trial techniques, and managing contested orders and breaches. Plus lock down your core area CPD points. 243Q22

Maximise your final opportunity to accumulate CPD points for the year by attending a session led by a panel of experts. They will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to enhance your professional expertise. This program includes 11 carefully selected topics that address key aspects of the legal landscape in 2024. In just one information-packed day, you can gain all the CPD points you need and reinforce your practice. 243Q28

This conference is essential for anyone seeking to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in I.P. law. Explore the impact of emerging technologies and learn how to build a business case for I.P. commercialisation. Gain insights into the complexities surrounding confidentiality matters and acquire the best practice for achieving dispute and litigation success. Do not miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain all your core CPD points! WEB243V25Z

What are you looking for from CPD? Updates? Insights? Subject matter experts sharing wisdoms? Look no further. From an examination of the new Victims of Crime legislation and workers compensation update to an exploration of personal injury class actions, public and product liability claims and damages, plus bespoke presentations for personal injury lawyers on ethics, professional skills and practice management. 243V14

What are you looking for from CPD? Updates? Insights? Subject matter experts sharing wisdom? Look no further. Hear about the latest in workers compensation and abuse law, claims involving multiple injuries at work and obtain guidance on assessing the merits of a medical negligence compensation claim plus bespoke presentations for personal injury lawyers on ethics, professional skills and practice management. 243W07

Sure, it’s a Saturday, but once you are done, you have all your points for the year. This day will be time well spent covering a comprehensive roundup 11 important issues: family law updates, probate and estate planning roundups, contract and employment law disputes, a consideration of property law, plus an examination of insolvency and bankruptcy concerns. Plus, gain your ethics and skills points in a manner that is useful. Take the plunge, wear what you like and get it done in one fell swoop. 243N30

Join us to gain your compulsory CPD units with topics tailored for small practice or sole practitioners. Hear tips on how to ensure that you are maximising the financial potential of your practice as well as the value on succession. Learn what you need to know about SMSFs and about the impacts of recent superannuation reform measures. Understand how you can change your mindset on WHS to create a safer workplace. WEB243V03Z

Take the opportunity to hone your mediation and negotiation skills with tips from a mediation expert. Consider your practices when dealing with ethical dilemmas that arise in your daily work. Learn more about burnout in the workplace and steps you can take to minimise the risks for you as well as wellbeing practices that you can adopt to minimise the impact of burnout. 243V19

This is your opportunity to gain all your CPD points all in one Saturday so you don’t miss a day out of your busy week. Featuring pre-eminent and leading silks, barristers and solicitors, you will hear the key updates across the main practice areas and all your CPD points, including ethics, professional skills & practice management for all Lawyers. WEB243V15Z

Stay on top of the ethical dilemmas you will encounter in your everyday practice. Understand how to approach workplace conflict, complaints, and disputes professionally and competently. Learn how to recognise risks and red flags in your commercial agreements and develop a strong due diligence framework for approaching commercial transactions. Receive all this and much more while gaining your core CPD units for the year. WEB243V16Z

Are you ready to maximise property development potential? With changes to the management of crown land, planning and environment updates and developments in compulsory land acquisition claims, it’s vital you stay well-informed and capitalise on the new prospects offered. Receive a comprehensive update on commercial leasing, unpack your ethical obligations as a property lawyer, uncover privacy risks, sharpen your caveat dispute resolution skills & more. 243W16

Join our panel of speakers for an afternoon designed especially for Wills & Estates Lawyers to tick off your CPD core competency points before the 31 March deadline. Consider the issues surrounding how to assess or challenge testamentary capacity. Examine the ethical considerations that you need to be aware of in your role as a succession lawyer. Gain tips on best practice for how to manage your enduring Wills and Estates practice. WEB243W13Z

Have you left your CPD points to the last minute? Not an issue, we have you covered. 12 areas of law and 10 hours of CPD all in one day including the mandated core areas. You will be updated on the current issues no matter what walks through the door plus be CPD compliant. All facilitated by absolute experts in their areas of law. Attend the whole day or just the session that you need. 243V29

Gain your compulsory CPD units while sharpening your professional skills. Learn tips on how to deal with difficult or unreasonable clients and ensure that you understand the difference between your duty of confidentiality and legal professional privilege. Learn how exercising positive psychology in your office can benefit your team and enhance your practice.243N10

Cover all the recent developments in property & financial matters in family law. Examine the Family Law Amendment Bill & how to incorporate these changes into your practice. Gain valuable tips and updates on the treatment of Trust property & equitable interests from learned counsel and a review of contributions. Explore joinder issues of third parties & get your annual case update. Finally, get your compulsory CPD points in Ethics, Practice Management & Professional Skills for Family lawyers. 243Q23

Gain your annual commercial litigation insights in a variety of areas from leading Senior Counsel, counsel, accredited specialists, and other experts on insolvency, defamation, ESG, and breach of contract. Tailored for practicing litigators, earn all your CPD points mastering the ethics of briefing expert witness briefing, examining why litigation funding might be a costing option & learn how to plead & prove loss of opportunity damages. WEB243Q06Z

Cover all the recent developments in property and financial matters in family law in WA. Examine the implications of the Family Amendment Bill on property and arbitration matters. Gain updates on third party issues, forum non inconvenience and inappropriate forum arguments, as well as, how to deal with assets lost or disposed of prior to hearing. Plus, get your core CPD points on identifying costs since the Uniform Act, understand your ethical obligations in preparation for and attendance at ADR. 243W08

Immerse yourself in the information and updates that you need to know as a wills and estates lawyer at this premier event. Receive a comprehensive case update and discover the latest in contested probate and probate proceedings. Consider capacity from both the medical and legal perspectives. Gain those all-important core CPD units and hear topics that are tailored to ensure relevancy for estate lawyers and can be immediately applied to your practice. 243N26

Cover all the recent developments in property & financial matters in family law. Examine the Family Law Amendment Bill & gain a valuable update on the treatment beneficiaries’ entitlements under trusts from learned counsel & review of addbacks, inheritance, & waste. Hear how to deal with joinder issues of third parties & get your annual case update. Get your CPD points in areas that matter, including identifying tax issues, duty of disclosure & the problem of dealing with difficult clients. 243V06

Cover all the recent developments in property and financial matters in family law. Examine the implications of the Family Amendment Bill on property matters plus practical take-aways from recent case law. Gain tips, traps and updates on the treatment Trusts, addbacks, inheritance, waste and third party issues. Plus, get your core CPD points in manners that matter including identifying tax issues, the duty of disclosure and discovery rules and the perennial problem of dealing with difficult clients. 243N37

Struggling to make time for your mandatory CPD units this year? Feeling drained, overwhelmed, and burnt out? You're not alone. That's precisely why this series is designed to offer support, enhance your resilience, foster crucial human skills, and empower you to lead your best life. WEB243N60Z

Catch up on the latest Anti-Money Laundering (AML) updates and understand the key compliance challenges that can trip up even the most seasoned practitioner. With real consequences for failure to comply, learn to harness these perceived threats and turn them into opportunities. Don’t miss this critical overview as you get ready for AML compliance and get the deal through! WEB243V30Z

Struggling to make time for your mandatory CPD units this year? Feeling drained, overwhelmed, and burnt out? You're not alone. That's precisely why this series is designed to offer support, enhance your resilience, foster crucial human skills, and empower you to lead your best life. WEB243N60CZ

With many law firms naming their top priority for 2024 to increase revenue there is no better time to spend an hour and a half with Alistair Marshall who has helped leading law firms, and other professional services firms and household-name corporates attract new clients and win new, profitable business for more than 30 years. WEB243N71Z

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Are you running your own law firm or considering taking the big step in the future? If the answer is yes, you can’t afford to miss this workshop. WEB248N07

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