Law for Non-Lawyers

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024: Professional Conduct and Complaints: The Regulator, Your Client and You

Don’t be the psychologist with a professional complaint against you. Update your knowledge and understanding of the current approach of the regulators in relation to unsatisfactory conduct and professional misconduct plus obtain guidance on how to navigate a client complaint if it should occur. WEB246N22C

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024: Your Legal Obligations for Safety in the Workplace

Demystify your WHS obligations with a focus on managing psychosocial hazards and risks at work as well as other safety risks and responsibilities. WEB247N22D

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024: Structuring Success: Legal and Tax Considerations for Psychologists Establishing Practices

If you are considering setting up your own psychology practice and want to obtain information on the legal framework, structuring options and the essential aspects of Australian federal and state taxes relevant to psychologists running their practices, then spend your lunch learning from expert commercial lawyers. Don't miss this chance to lay the groundwork for a successful and legally sound psychology practice. WEB245N22A

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024: Employment Law Explained

Obtain crucial information on important and recent changes to the employment laws to help you come to grips with the concepts that directly impact psychology practices, such as the laws relating to contractor vs employee considerations, discrimination, sexual harassment and criminalising wage theft plus have an eye out for changes identified to come into force in the future. WEB245N22B

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024: The Psychologist and Family Law

Deepen your understanding of the recent changes to family law affecting parenting matters and laws about family violence, apprehended violence and coercive control. Obtain useful tips to demystify Family Court processes, rules, court orders and agreements. Don’t be left unaware of the family law processes and legal concerns of your clients. WEB248N22EZ

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024

Designed specifically with psychologists in mind, this lunchtime webinar series will help you steer a safe course through the legal issues that can affect the success of your practice. Receive a step-by-step guide to setting up your practice, provide a comprehensive guide to recent changes to employment law that affect you, learn from our experts about client complaints and professional regulation, and the new rules relating to coercive control that impact on your professional practice. WEB245N22

School Law Series 2024: Students' Misuse of Technology to Intimidate or Harass Students, Teachers or the School

What happens when a student misuses technology to intimidate or harass students, teachers, or the school? Discover practical strategies to prevent cyberbullying, harassment, and anti-social behavior through social media. Understand your school’s obligations regarding online and out-of-hours conduct, and gain clarity on when and how your school should intervene. WEB244N24EZ

School Law Series 2024: Conducting a Valid Workplace Investigation: A Practical Checklist for Schools

Failure to properly investigate misconduct allegations or complaints could result in claims for unfair dismissal or adverse action by the employee accused of the wrongdoing – don’t be caught out! Drawing from recent cases, examine the lessons learned when conducting investigations correctly and the potential pitfalls to look out for. Attend and protect your school's workplace integrity. WEB244N24FZ

Judicial Review in Immigration Law - Emerging and Enduring Issues in Judicial Review

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School Law Series 2024: Serious Incident Management: From Notification to Prosecution

Is your school’s risk management up to scratch? In the realm of education, ensuring the safety and well-being of students is paramount. Join us as we delve into the crucial aspects of incident management in educational institutions. Understand what your school must have in place and how to manage interactions with concerned families, the media, and other stakeholders. If an incident does occur, ensure your school is prepared. WEB242N24AZ

School Law Series 2024: Critical Family Law Issues for Schools: Competing Interests

1 Student, 2 Parents, 1 Step-Parent, 3 Grandparents, 2 Carers and they're all demanding something different from you: What now? Juggling these competing interests creates complex issues for schools as you try to balance legal obligations, child welfare, and maintaining a safe and supportive educational environment. Receive a comprehensive breakdown of critical family law issues and where your responsibility should lay. WEB242N24BZ

School Law Series 2024: Students with Disabilities and Additional Learning Needs: Discrimination and Inclusion

The responsibility of educators to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination legislation to create a safe and inclusive learning environment is paramount. Gain insights into the delicate art of supporting and disciplining students with additional learning needs – when to adapt the standard code of conduct, consider suspensions, and explore alternative strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your inclusive teaching toolkit and support every student's journey to success. WEB243N24CZ

School Law Series 2024: Student Discipline and Your Schools Duty of Care

Can a failure to discipline a student constitute a breach of a school’s duty of care? A school is liable for an injury to a student caused by the failure of a teacher (or the school) to take reasonable care.  A school may also be liable where it can be shown that disciplining a student would probably have prevented an injury to another student. Explore student discipline and cases that considered whether failure to discipline a student constituted a breach of the school’s duty of care. WEB243N24DZ

School Law Series 2023: Critical Employment Law Update for Education Settings

Are you across the latest set of changes to employment conditions which commenced on 1 July 2023? When your staff look to request changes to their employment contracts based on this changing legislation, don’t be caught out. Ensure you have the ability to handle these conversations with a strong legal foundation and the confidence to reach an agreement which works for both parties. WEB2310N07AZ

School Law: Vaping and Your Duty of Care as a School

Does your school have a duty of care to students to prevent harm to them from vaping? Alarming new studies show a growing trend in school students using e-cigarettes or 'vapes'. Join an experienced education law expert as they breakdown the need-to-know information on addressing this epidemic in schools. Get across the latest legislative updates, reforms, and reasonable steps to enforce in this practical education law session. WEB239N13Z

School Law Series 2023: Managing Risk and Safety on School Excursions and Student Exchanges

School excursions and student exchanges can quickly go wrong. Injuries, accidents, health and weather conditions are just some of the risks at play. As the world moves towards a post-pandemic era, and schools look to reintroduce enriching excursions and student exchange programs, equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the legal challenges of OH&S, duty of care and child safety by registering now. WEB2310N07BZ

School Law Series 2023: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Your School

Do you know the hidden dangers of psychosocial hazards in your school? Understand the warning signs to look out for! Discover the legal obligations your school bears concerning the management of psychosocial hazards. Gain insights into relevant work health and safety legislation and the crucial steps to ensure your school maintains compliance. WEB2311N07CZ

School Law Series 2023: Privacy and Information Sharing: and a School's Obligations to Staff, Students and Parents

Don’t be caught out! Mishandling confidential information or sharing it without proper authorisation can open your school to legal liabilities. It’s vital to exercise caution and follow established protocols to protect sensitive data from unauthorised disclosure. Don’t miss this critical look at all things privacy and information sharing in your school and understand your obligations to safeguarding or disclosing information between staff, students and parents. WEB2311N07DZ

School Law Series 2023: Bullying and Harassment in the School Workplace: Maintaining a Safe School

Is your school prioritizing a safe and inclusive environment? Bullying and sexual harassment can fly under the radar so its vital to tackle it head-on. With practical insights, relevant case studies, and best practices you can’t afford to miss this session. Ensure your school builds a culture of respect, trust, and well-being. WEB2311N07EZ

School Law Series 2023: Managing Questionable Behaviour Outside of Work

A member of staff has posted something inappropriate on Facebook? TikTok? Or Instagram? Navigating the delicate balance between an employee's private life and their conduct outside of work can be challenging. Gain valuable insights into the correct process, legal tests, and real-life case examples that will equip you to handle these difficult situations professionally and within the confines of the law. WEB2311N07FZ

Legal and Regulatory Issues for the Health Sector: Defamation and the Health Sector

A health check for health care practitioners regarding your rights when subjected to criticism online, to the regulator or elsewhere. You will gain knowledge of what is defamation, how the laws may or may not assist you to prevent the criticism plus other forms of relief, what evidence is required to succeed and how much money might be awarded. WEB246N08F

Legal Support Staff Training: How Not to Burn the Candle at Both Ends: Managing Stress and Burnout in the Workplace

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Legal Support Staff Training: Effective Business Writing: What Support Staff Need to Know

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Legal and Regulatory Issues for the Health Sector: AI in Healthcare

For healthcare organisations that provide, procure or use AI technologies, or those wanting to do so in the future, that could be considered high-risk, this webinar provides you with information on the regulatory developments to ensure they comply with current and potential future laws and regulations. WEB245N08C

Legal and Regulatory Issues for the Health Sector: The Gender Pain Gap: Implications of Disparities in Experience and Treatment

The findings of the Victorian Governments’ Listening to Women’s Voices report include 30 percent of more than the 1700 participants said conditions such endometriosis, menopause and chronic pain led to poor mental health, four in 10 Victorian women live with chronic pain, one in three have health conditions that affect their ability to work and keep a job. WEB248N08A

School Law: Navigating Harmful Sexualised Behaviours and Allegations Between Students

Following on from Chanel Contos’ Teach Us Consent campaign and consent education being made mandatory in schools across Australia, schools are under the microscope when it comes to their response to allegations of harmful sexual behaviours. Demanding a nuanced understanding of culture, power dynamics, and legal frameworks, gain insight into how your school can navigate these sensitive issues with empathy, integrity, and legal clarity. WEB247N23E

School Law: What Schools Should Know About the Recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission

What do the latest recommendations under The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) mean for your school? Consider the latest recommendations, how these might be implemented in your school and the potential impact. Delve into the latest guidance and envision how these directives could be integrated within your educational institution. WEB245N23A

School Law: School Sport Legal Issues

Who is responsible? With schools being called to review reporting and recovery after student concussions it’s now more important than ever to take a look at exactly where your duty lays when it comes to school sports injuries. Breakdown exactly what is ‘personal injury’, the criteria for establishing claims, and discover the potential compensation and damages which might be awarded if a student was successful in proving negligence. As schools face increased scrutiny, prioritise compliance. WEB245N23B

School Law: How Watertight is your School Enrolment Contract?

How watertight is your school enrolment contract? In disputes like unpaid fees, the enrolment contract serves as the cornerstone of any recovery action. It's paramount that these contracts clearly outline the relationship between your school, the student & their guardians. Equally crucial is ensuring that contract terms comply with Australian consumer laws to avoid legal pitfalls. Attend & gain insight into crafting robust & legally sound enrolment contracts that protect both schools & families. WEB246N23C

School Law: Legal Issues in Dealing with LGBTIQ+ Students: Duty of Care, Discrimination and Privacy

With legal frameworks constantly changing, are you across your current duty of care requirements when dealing with LGBTIQA+ students? Join us for an informative session as you breakdown crucial legal considerations in schools, including protections offered to students under discrimination and privacy laws. With the Australian Law Reform Commission's review of religious protections, understand the implications on your school’s policies and practices. WEB246N23D

[HS] School Law: Navigating the Grey Area on Professional Boundaries

Without clear boundaries, there's a risk of blurred lines between personal and professional relationships, which can lead to conflicts of interest, breaches of trust, and even legal liabilities. Don’t turn a blind eye to inappropriate behaviours, and risk jeopardising the safety and well-being of your students and colleagues. Unpack your obligations around mandatory reporting, equipping you with the tools to navigate this nuanced landscape with confidence and clarity. WEB249N05E

Immigration Law Reform and Application Practical Strategies Over Lunch: How to Identify PIC 4020 and s501 Problems Before the Department and Resolve Them

What happens if you miss spotting PIC 4020 and Section 501 problems before the Department? Gain advanced strategies from renowned immigration lawyer Simon Jeans to be proactive and safeguard your clients' interests. Discover how to effectively identify and address PIC 4020 fraud and Section 501 character issues before they disrupt visa applications, covering the entire process from start to finish. WEB249N06A

[HS] Immigration Law Reform and Application Practical Strategies Over Lunch: Effectively Navigating Labour Agreements Considering the 2024-25 Federal Budget and New Changes

Do your research. Ensure you have all of the best practice tips, updated case law, and understand the challenges and opportunities for your immigration law clients. Effectively Navigating Labour Agreements Considering the 2024-25 Federal Budget and New Changes delves deep into the intricacies of immigration law in light of the latest Federal Budget. WEB249N06B

[HS] School Law: Navigating Data Retention and Privacy for Schools

Don’t let ignorance be your downfall! Privacy breaches can easily jeopardise child safety and your school’s liability may be immense. From combatting human error to fostering a culture of reporting and embracing privacy-by-design principles, arm yourself with the knowledge and strategies to safeguard sensitive data and protect the sanctity of your school community. WEB248N05B

[HS] School Law: Governance Considerations for Maintaining Safe, Respectful and Inclusive Workplaces and Learning Environments

Your role in maintaining safe, respectful, and inclusive school environments is paramount. With consequences for non-compliance, get across the Respect@Work reforms and their specific implications for school leaders. Understand your obligations towards staff, students and parents and how to navigate the stringent regulatory expectations and governance aspects. Leave with a practical framework for compliance in your school. WEB248N05C

[HS] School Law: Drugs, Weapons and Illegal Activity: Rights, Responsibilities and Regulations

With police called to schools in one state in Australia almost 20,000 times in the last year, it’s now more important than ever to know your schools’ rights and responsibilities when confronted with drugs, weapons or illegal activity. Know how to navigate the challenging terrain of discovering child exploitation material, unravel the intricacies of inappropriate teacher-student relationships from a criminal perspective, & understand the school's authority in conducting searches & seizing property. WEB249N05

[HS] School Law: Duty of Care: Managing Medical Conditions in Your School

Medical conditions in your school pose a significant risk not only to the staff and students struggling with them, but also to your liability. Discover the essential strategies for managing medical conditions in your school while ensuring compliance with the legislation at play. Ensure your policies are up to scratch and benefit from a guide to maintain accurate records to safeguard health in your school. WEB247N05A

Legal Support Staff Training: Enhancing Personal Productivity for Legal Support Staff

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Legal Support Staff Training: Getting the Most Out of Systems and Technology

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Intellectual Property - Trade Marks Case Update and Software Patents and AI Inventors: Latest Developments

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Intellectual Property - Protecting Descriptive Marks: The Business Issues and Registered Designs – now with added teeth!

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Intellectual Property - Copyright in Fictional Characters and Registered Designs – now with added teeth!

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Intellectual Property - Workplace Issues for Intellectual Property Lawyers

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Intellectual Property - Valuing and Structuring Your IP to Maximise Business Value

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Intellectual Property - Ethics for Intellectual Property Lawyers

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Drafting Agreements for Commercialising and Licensing IP - Commercialisation Through Investments

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Advising Small Business Series: FBT Update 2023

Just in time for the FBT returns, this webinar provides you with an update on the most recent key changes with FBT including electric cars and working from home, as well as an understanding of the current focus areas of the ATO regarding FBT. Be prepared to complete your clients’ FBT returns. WEB234A01AZ

Advising Small Business Series: Managing Tax Audit Disputes

Develop a deeper understanding of the tax dispute process including objections and appeals, identify the real reason for the audit, tips on how to keep the audit on track and deal with the tax office. Unpack 5 case studies of tax audits to identify issues that may arise and how to deal with them. WEB235A01CZ

Legal Support Staff Training: Developing Effective Communication, Listening and Written Skills

Enhance your skills and expand your professional development opportunities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to your success and to your team. WEB236N02CZ

Legal Support Staff Training: Ethics and Professionalism

Enhance your skills and expand your professional development opportunities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to your success and to your team. WEB236N02DZ

Legal Support Staff Training: Managing Your Relationships in the Workplace

Discover invaluable insights on best practices for managing legal administrative tasks, effective communication with your team and optimising workflow to improve your efficiency. WEB236N02AZ

Legal Support Staff Training: Essential Daily Skills for Legal Support Staff and Executive Assistants

Gain essential knowledge on terminology and procedures to better support your team. WEB236N02BZ

Drafting Agreements for Commercialising and Licensing IP - IP Commercialisation for startups

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Drafting Agreements for Commercialising and Licensing IP - Contract Law Principles Relevant to IP Agreements

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Intellectual Property - Trade Mark Cases You Should Know About and Copyright Case and Reforms Update

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Intellectual Property - Patents Update and Registered Designs and IP/Competition Law Overlap

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Intellectual Property - Acting in the Best Interests of the Client: A Core Obligation

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Intellectual Property - How to Engage Expert Evidence in IP Proceedings

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Intellectual Property - Privacy Law Update and Data Protection for Your Practice

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Advising Small Business: CGT on Residential Properties

When you think of capital gains tax and residential properties, the two most common situations are the family home (tax free) and an investment property (CGT applies on sale). What is not widely appreciated, however, is that this can be viewed as a spectrum on which lie various other scenarios where the tax treatment can be more complicated. Join tax expert Peter Bembrick as he discusses the latest issues impacting CGT. WEB239A01BZ

Legal Risks for Architects - Cladding Concerns for Architects

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Legal Risks for Architects - Understanding your Insurance Policy

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Legal Risks for Architects - Copyright and Moral Rights

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Advising Small Business Series

Ensure that you are up-to-date with recent changes affecting your small business clients. This series will provide you with a timely update on changes to FBT and the current focus areas for the ATO. WEB234A01Z

Advising Small Business Series: Personal Liability of Directors for Financial Liabilities

A timely reminder of the personal liability that directors of a company may encounter when their company fails and what you should be aware of when advising your clients to minimise their personal exposure. WEB236A01DZ

Advising Small Business Series: Update on Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets

Ensure that you understand the impacts and mechanisms of the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets as well as the ATO’s new online services for foreign investors and authorised contacts, review details of the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding measure, including clearance certificates, variations and exemptions. WEB235A01BZ

Law for Architects: Contract Administration for Architects

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Law for Architects: Issues & Problems with Design & Construct Contracts Especially in Respect of Novation

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The Architect’s Legal Handbook - What is my Intellectual Property and How do I Protect it?

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Law for Architects: Remedial Building Works: Impact of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020

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The Architect’s Legal Handbook - How do Construction Disputes get Resolved?

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The Architect’s Legal Handbook - What Employment Issues do I Face as an Architect?

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The Architect’s Legal Handbook - National Construction Code 2022 Changes and Mitigating Risk in Your Practice

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The Architect’s Legal Handbook - What Happens if one of the Parties to my Project Becomes Insolvent?

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Shot Across the Bow: What to do When a Client Alleges Responsibility for Defects and What Might Come Next

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Ethical Considerations for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

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[HS] Immigration Law Reform and Application Practical Strategies Over Lunch: Lodging a Successful Temporary Visa Application Considering the 2024-25 Federal Budget and New Changes: TSS, Student and Visitor Visas

How to Lodge a Successful Temporary Visa Application Considering the 2024-25 Federal Budget and Major Immigration Law Reforms? With major reforms of Immigration Law continuing and new laws and policies emerging all the time, it can be challenging to determine the best options and how to be more effective in your client's case and destiny. WEB249N06C

[HS] Immigration Law Reform and Application Practical Strategies Over Lunch: Effectively Navigating Changes in the New Administrative Review Tribunal

Same But Different: What exactly is changing in Migration and Refugee Review at the Administrative Review Tribunal, and how does this impact your practice? Ensuring accuracy is vital for your case, reputation, peace of mind, and your clients' lives. Dive into the program to explore features relevant to migration and protection reviews. WEB249N06D

Advanced Strategies for Business Succession Planning

Uncover practical knowledge and actionable solutions to ensure smooth, sustainable business transitions for your clients that are tax effective and that the structure aligns with their succession needs. Explore critical topics and gain essential skills and understanding to become the trusted advisor. WEB248N11

[HS] Business Law Tax Essentials

Unlock the secrets to navigating today’s complex tax landscape with this Small Business Tax Essentials programme. From decoding pivotal case updates like Bendel v Commissioner of Taxation, to mastering taxation concerns relating to small business restructuring and who is an employee, through to managing tax audits and disputes, tax experts will guide you through every twist & turn. With insights from a former ATO commissioner, gain a competitive edge with updated tax law for your client concerns. WEB2410Q03

Advising Small Business Series: Update on Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets

Ensure that you understand the impacts and mechanisms of the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets as well as the ATO’s new online services for foreign investors and authorised contacts, review details of the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding measure, including clearance certificates, variations and exemptions. WEB235A01BZ

Advising Small Business Series: Managing Tax Audit Disputes

Develop a deeper understanding of the tax dispute process including objections and appeals, identify the real reason for the audit, tips on how to keep the audit on track and deal with the tax office. Unpack 5 case studies of tax audits to identify issues that may arise and how to deal with them. WEB235A01CZ

Advising Small Business Series: Personal Liability of Directors for Financial Liabilities

A timely reminder of the personal liability that directors of a company may encounter when their company fails and what you should be aware of when advising your clients to minimise their personal exposure. WEB236A01DZ

Advising Small Business Series

Ensure that you are up-to-date with recent changes affecting your small business clients. This series will provide you with a timely update on changes to FBT and the current focus areas for the ATO. WEB234A01Z

Advising Small Business Series: FBT Update 2023

Just in time for the FBT returns, this webinar provides you with an update on the most recent key changes with FBT including electric cars and working from home, as well as an understanding of the current focus areas of the ATO regarding FBT. Be prepared to complete your clients’ FBT returns. WEB234A01AZ

Advising Small Business: CGT on Residential Properties

When you think of capital gains tax and residential properties, the two most common situations are the family home (tax free) and an investment property (CGT applies on sale). What is not widely appreciated, however, is that this can be viewed as a spectrum on which lie various other scenarios where the tax treatment can be more complicated. Join tax expert Peter Bembrick as he discusses the latest issues impacting CGT. WEB239A01BZ

SMSFs: A Practical Workshop

Join us at this practical workshop where you will use case studies to explore the complex issues you may face with SMSFs together with 3 tax and SMSF experts. Delve into the complexities of additional tax on balances over $3 million, how to calculate, options for payment and managing the changes. Discover the intricacies of death benefit payments in SMSFs that can have a huge impact on their practical application. Review SMSF trustees' duties, obligations, and minimising non-compliance risks. WEB243N41Z

Conveyancing Conference

Issues covered include: Updated Contract of Sale of Real Estate, Estate Agents (Contracts) Regulations 2008, Sale Of Land Act 1962 (VIC), New GST Withholding Regime, residential land notification and reporting requirements, Foreign resident capital gains tax withholding, Residential Annual Vacancy Fee, Vacant Residential Land Tax, insolvency on contractual rights, Insolvency, Ipso Facto Regime and Conveyancing, Default, Rescission and Repudiation, Mortgagee’s Power of Sale, Anti-Money Laundering Issues,

Conveyancing Conference

Issues covered include: strata, redevelopment, tax, compulsory acquisition, notices to perform, mandatory disclosure, off the plan contracts, SMSFs, misleading or deceptive conduct, anti-money laundering

Liquor and Gaming Law Roundtable 2019

Issues covered include: policy changes, machine entitlement leasing, L&GNSW compliance, property and licensing issues

Conveyancing Conference

Issues covered include: REIQ contracts, e-conveyancing, strata, cladding, real estate agent, GST, foreign resident capital gain, stamp duty, state tax, anti-money laundering, AML/CTF, conveyancing disputes, mediation, misleading or deceptive conduct, contracts, sale of land, ethics, ethical obligations

Discrimination and Adverse Action Claims in 2019

Issues covered include: disability and discrimination law, adjustments, relief, bullying, sexual harassment, adverse action, performance management

Discrimination Law: This, That, the Other and More Perth

Keep up with key developments in discrimination law and master how to walk over the blazing coals of this hotbed area where you need to be able to respond to any situation quickly, efficiently and with the utmost confidence. When your client calls you with their pressing questions and pleas for guidance you had better be prepared to properly advise them on the spot, so ensure you know precisely where the law stands and how to expertly guide your client to safety.

Elder Abuse Legal Symposium

Issues covered include: Guardianship division, SACAT, elder law, elder abuse, powers of attorney, advance care derivatives, capacity, mental impairment

Film and Television Law Summit 2019

Issues covered include: diversity, wellness, discrimination, true story content, location, social media, streaming, social impact programming, unfair contracts, fair dealing, visas and immigration law

Mining and Resources: New Law, New Cases

Issues covered include: Mining Titles Validation Bill, Forrest v Wilson, ealth and safety obligations, administrative decisions in the resources sector, compensation under Native Title Act

Mining and Resources: Where the Commercial and Legal Issues Meet Perth

Mining Law: the Latest in M&A and JVs Brisbane

School Law Summit 2019 Brisbane

Workplace Investigations in Schools: Getting it Right

Issues covered include: incident management, reportable conduct scheme, complaint, workplace investigation, ill and injured staff, medical certificates

Elder Abuse Legal Symposium

Issues covered include: Guardianship division, VCAT, moral duty, financial elder abuse, ethics, ethical considerations

Legal Support Staff Skills Training

Issues covered include: exceeding expectations, plain English techniques, business acumen, resilience and wellbeing

Legal Issues and the LGBTI Community

Issues covered include: workplace discrimination, religious organisations, estate planning, crime, parenting, child support, parental rights

School Law Summit 2019

Issues covered include: Family court proceedings, Subpoena, Separation, Divorce, Family violence, Litigation, Evidence, New Redress Scheme, Child Safety Obligations, Royal Commission, Civil Claims for Institutional Abuse, Criminal Liability and Sexual Abuse, Child Safe Standards.

Aged Care and Retirement Village Law Conference

2019 is a significant year for the retirement village and aged care sectors. The Royal Commission is shaking up the industry, elder abuse and tax law are changing, and there are big shifts in integration and funding issues. Plus the many risks in estate planning, capacity, technology and more. With so much unrest in the sector it’s now more crucial than ever to stay up to date with the latest developments. Equip yourself with the strategies necessary to handle these issues for you client or organisation.

Civil Claims for Institutional Abuse: Key Updates

Issues covered include: National Redress Scheme, Vicarious Liability in Civil Liability Amendment (Organisational Child Abuse Liability) Act, Expert evidence, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, Medico-Legal.

Retail and Commercial Leasing Fundamentals

Issues covered include: 'Ultimate Consumer' test, heads of agreement, guarantees, assignment, special tenancy arragement, lease documents interpretation, breaches of lease, termination

School Law Symposium: Risks, Duties and Liabilities

Facing family law issues in your school? We have a step by step guide to guide you. Dealing with child safety risks? We’re offering real world guidance from the legal, law enforcement and principal perspectives. Want all your questions answered? Our interactive panels are tailor made for you. And that’s just the start of what you’ll gain from this unique, can’t miss event.

Aged Care and Retirement Village Law Conference

Issues covered include: capacity, unconscionable conduct, sexual issues, privacy, data security, convergence and seniors living

Trade Marks and Patents Forum

Issues covered include: Trademarks, patents, parallel imports, protection of IP in China, policy register for IP Australia, patent remedies, patent drafting,

School Law 2019: Educate, Enlighten, Inform

Issues covered include: Parents, legal disasters, Privacy law, mental and physical health of staff, misconduct, disability and discrimination obligations, race, sex and gender identity, children with physical and learning disabilities

Native Title Law Conference: Expansive Perspectives

Issues covered include: Timber Creek, compensation, settlements, claims, ILUA's, agreements, native title tribunal, PBC, trusts, disputes, BMS,

Native Title Law and Cultural Heritage Update

Issues covered include: National Native Title Tribunal, Timber Creek, Native Title Compensations, Intra-Indigenous Disputes, overlapping claims, Mabo, cultural heritage law roundup

Retail and Commercial Leasing Fundamentals Forum

Issues covered include: heads of agreement, guarantees, changing circumstances, breaches of lease

Trade Marks and Patents Symposium

Issues covered include: trade mark application process, removal of trade marks for non-sue and damages or account of profit elections, international issues, artificial intelligence and intellectual property, Patents Act 1990 (Cth)

Human Rights Symposium

Issues covered include: Bills of Rights, Human Rights Act (QLD), discrimination, litigating

Aged Care and Retirement Villages: Legal Insights

Issues covered include: Royal Commission update, convergence and seniors living, wills and estates, care services and GST, elder abuse

School Law Summit 2019

Let’s face it: schools have staff, schools have students, so schools have legal risks. Don’t be overwhelmed by the legal risks facing schools when managing staff and their performance at work. Prepare your school to handle the civil and, and potentially criminal, liabilities that arise from maintaining a child safe school.

Current Migration Law Concerns: Practical Answers

Issues covered include: Character decisions, Migration Act, Section 501, Public Interest Criteria and provisions, PIC 4020, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, migration agents, MARA, OMARA, Judicial review, advocacy, unreasonableness and credibility.

Civil Claims for Institutional Abuse: Key Updates

"Issues covered include: the national redress scheme, issues and impact on survivors, medico legal assessments in abuse claims

Granny Flats: The Unseen Risks

Building a granny flat always seems like a great idea at the time. But then family strife strikes, or critical tax and Centrelink considerations are overlooked. And before you know it, that great idea has become a minefield of conflict and turmoil. Those working in estate planning, elder law, property, family law or financial planning need to be aware of the legal and financial risks that can quickly blow up in a client’s face, leaving them demanding to know why you didn’t properly warn or advise them.

6th Annual Advertising and Marketing Law Conference

How consumers and companies engage with each other is rapidly evolving every day in the digital age. With advertising and marketing law at a tipping point, it’s critical that those in the sector stay on top of the constant changes facing the sector. Catch up on the latest digital trends through standout presentations on influencer marketing, online shopping and the ACL, user generated content, and data & privacy, as well as a special presentation on social responsibility in advertising.

Complex Conveyancing Masterclass

Are you across the countless changes and current issues affecting conveyancing practice in NSW? Have you thought about how options affect conveyancing, or what to do when an off-the-plan disaster or dispute arises? What about the new reforms involving collective sales? Take a deep dive into the details and gain insights into all these issues and more, including analysis of critical tax changes and multi-tenant and strata building issues, all while nailing down that crucial ethics point early in the CPD year

Drones Usage and Liability

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Miniature Pilotless Aircraft, Flying Mini Robots or Drones – whatever you call them, they’re undeniably increasing in adoption and usage throughout all areas of society. With such rapid growth comes increasingly significant implications around their usage and liability for both private and government entities. Get the latest on UAV/Drone law usage direct from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

11th Annual Film and Television Law

Take a wide angle shot of the most important issues impacting film and television law today with 8 in-depth, practical sessions covering everything from the latest legislation to workplace hotspots to contracts, IP, funding, insurance and more. Download an impressive range of perspectives from film and TV industry leaders, the accounting world, eminent lawyers and renowned in-house counsel.

4th Annual Aged Care and Retirement Village Law Symposium

These are times of rapid change for aged care providers, retirement villages and residents, so it’s essential that you’re across a wide range of issues. We’ll help you do just that with practical, information-packed sessions covering critical financial matters facing residents and providers, resident care concerns, the hottest issues in employment law, the latest legislative updates and reforms and more, all packed into one revelatory conference.

Inaugural Media Law Conference

First technology changes rapidly. Then media follows suit, evolving to meet new consumer expectations. That leaves two paths for the law: undergo rapid change to keep up or fail to change at all. Either path is problematic, forcing those working in the area to keep up with changes coming at a breakneck pace or to figure out how dated laws and legal principles can be applied to new technologies and new media that simply don’t fit into the old legal paradigm.

Religious Law Conference

For the first time in the Southern Hemisphere leaders from law, academia and religion will come together in the same room to dissect the intersection of religious law and secular law. In the current climate it is important to understand what freedoms exist; what is reportable conduct; which is the appropriate forum for religious disputes; what is religious discrimination; how to have harmonious governance; how to respond to complaints against clergy; and the law governing church property.

Property Transactions for Support Staff, Conveyancers and Junior Lawyers

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experienced practitioners working at the coalface of property transactions who will identify exactly what you need to know to effectively and efficiently see a property transaction through from beginning to end. In one practical, information-packed seminar you’ll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure your property transactions run smoothly.

Complex Conveyancing

Have you analysed the new Standard Contract Editions and the new ipso facto regime? Have you mastered the nuances of the new GST withholding regime and other recent tax changes? Are you across the complexities of purchasing through SMSFs? And have you fully considered the many ethical disasters that can quickly torpedo a deal and sink a practice? Take a deep dive into the details and gain insights into all these issues and more, all while nailing down that crucial ethics unit for the CPD year.

6th Annual Wine Law Conference

The wine industry as a whole is expected to grow to over $400 billion by the early 2020s and Australia’s market will have its share of the pie with current exports exceeding record levels. Ensure you maximise on this growth by clearing regulatory hurdles and understanding potential future legal risks. This annual Wine Law conference is bigger and better than ever and is essential for anyone dealing with legal and regulatory issues within the wine industry.

Advertising and Marketing Law: How to Keep out of the Courtroom

Issues covered include: advertising Claims, regulatory issues, risk, labelling, consumer guarantees, advertising risk, online/social media marketing, brand protection, strategies, licensing, copyright, talent and using music

Workplace Law Symposium

Issues covered include: Whistleblowing laws, workplace bullying, sexual harassment, workplace culture, biometric technology, social media, privacy, workplace conflict

Drone Law: Critical Regulatory, Risk and Liability Issues

Issues covered include: technology, regulatory issues, insurance issues, risk considerations, privacy, compliance, safety regulations

Legal Issues for the Film and Television Industry

Issues covered include: new platforms, technology, music licensing, screenrights opportunites, defamation, employment, tax, financing, sexual harassment, off shore productions, production offsets, production cash flow

Privacy, Mandatory Data Breach and Release of Data

Issues covered include: data breaches, technology, data, privacy, cybersecurity, consumer data right, open banking,

Not-For-Profits and Charities Legal Symposium

Issues covered include: regulation, compliance, offshore operations, employment, safeguarding, volunteers, incorporation with charities, tax considerations

Road Transport Supply Chain: Legal Obligations

Are you a supply chain business contracting as a consignee or consignor? Do you receive and dispatch goods of any kind? If so, are you sure about your legal exposure and obligations under the recent reforms? And are you aware of what is not legally required? Gain certainty on your legal obligations by getting guidance from the Regulator and a panel of experts as they speak on the wide ranging impacts of recent regulatory reforms and future Heavy Vehicle National Legislation impacting the industry.

School Law: 8 Critical Legal Issues

Issues covered include: divorce, separation, court orders, family violence, disability, discrimination, child protection, social media, staff misconduct, employment obligations, employee management, unfair dismissal

Complex Conveyancing

Are you across the significant changes and current issues affecting conveyancing practice in VIC? Have you analysed the many foreign client issues impacting conveyancing or mastered the nuances of the new GST withholding regime and other recent tax changes? What about the role of valuations in property transactions or the current state of the property market at large? Take a deep dive into the details and gain insights into all these issues and more, all while nailing down that crucial ethics point

School Law Conference 2018

Be inspired by this knowledgeable panel of experts as we delve into the employment and school governance issues affecting your school right now, taking a thorough and practical look at such timely topics such as bullying and an interactive workshop on workplace investigation. Grapple with the very tricky area of social media and the digital age with timely advice and legal knowledge from the leading practitioners in the area. This detailed and comprehensive seminar is not to be missed.

Law for School Business and Finance Managers

Make no mistake, managing a school is a financially and legally complex undertaking. If you are responsible for the business and financial management of your school then this conference is just what you need to avoid the risks that come from an incomplete understanding of the law. Ensure your school complies with employment and WHS requirements. Navigate key privacy laws, protect your school’s IP, avoid risks in managing tax issues, debt, and hiring out school facilities. All in one day, all in one place.

CANCELLED: Liquor and Gaming Forum

Melbourne’s leading liquor and gaming seminar returns with everything you can’t afford to miss to stay up to date in the year to come. Hear from industry experts as they provide timely updates and in-depth analysis on the latest liquor and gaming issues facing Victoria today.

Liquor Licensing Reforms

Described as the most significant change to hit SA’s liquor licensing laws in 20 years, late 2019 will see the commencement of a new liquor licensing system. Don’t miss your chance to hear from Judge Brian Gilchrist, the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Dini Soulio and several industry specialists. Explore the practical considerations of the reforms for new businesses and new licence applicants and examine new disciplinary actions.

Migration Law Symposium

Issues covered include: AAT Appeals, Digital footprint, building your brand, professional misconduct, family visas, partner visas, health issues, skilled migration, independent and sponsored visas, Enhanced Integrity Act.

Liquor and Gaming Law Roundtable - Recorded on March 2020, NSW

Issues covered include: liquor licensing, property transactions, gambling law, responsible gambling, lockout laws, prosecuted licensees

Trade Marks and Patents Conference 2020

Issues covered include: Chinese Trade Mark Update, new Chinese Trade Mark regulations, bad faith, hearings before Registrar of Trade Marks, Trade Mark ownership, Assignment of unregistered trade marks, unregistered assignments, evidence of first use and the Wayback machine, style name, difference between a style name and a trade mark, use of trade mark, trade mark remedies, ethics for trade mark attorneys, ethics for patent attorney, patentable subject matter, what is manner of manufacture, computer and/

Law for Architects: Contracts, Claims and Risk

Issues covered include: liability, risk, construction, cladding, payment disputes, avoiding lawyers, design errors, lead consultants, sub consultants

Law for Architects: Contracts, Costs and Risk

Issues covered include: Costs Blowout Liabilities for Architects, Cladding and Non-Conforming Materials: liability and risk, Payment Disputes for Architects

Trade Marks and Patents Conference

Issues covered include: infringement defences, good faith, use of own name, evidence trade use

Immigration Law: Work Rights, Appeals, Character Provisions and Health Criteria

Issues covered include: visas, work entitlement, visa cancellations, AAT, NOICC, immigration, migration, character provisions, health critera, Migration Act, migration ethics, migration privacy

Wills and Estates Basics for Junior Lawyers, Paralegals & Support Staff

Issues covered include: letter writing, wills, Powers of Attorney, NCAT, estate administration, contested probrate, family provision claims

Water Law Forum

Issues covered include: new general environmental duty, EPA, urban waterway law reform, water trading, Water and Catchment Legislation Reform

Medicinal Cannabis: Legal and Business Updates

Issues covered include: cannabis, medicinal cannabis, patient access, medical cannabis, medical necessity, drug driving, cannabis business, cannabis insurance

Family Law for Junior Lawyers, Paralegals & Support Staff: COVID-19 & Beyond

Issues covered include: family law, family law documents, client management, vulnerable clients, self-represented litigants, children, ADR, settlement, ethics family law

Law for Architects: Contracts, Planning & Disputes

Issues covered include: Construction certificates, Occupation certificates, Architect SEP 65 Verification Statement, Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019, regulated design, Building and Construction (Security of Payment) Act, adjudication, Role as Superintendent, agent of the principal, exercising independent discretion

Native Title Conference 2020

Issues covered include: recent cases, legislative update, prescribed bodies corporate, PBCs, restraint, native title holders, PBC post determination, recent cases, proposed changes, Aboriginal Heritage Act, Native Title Agreements, compensation, applications

Property Transactions 101

Issues covered include: conveyancing, eConveyancing, PEXA, ATO, Strata Titles Act, warranties, ARNECC, property sale, rescission notices

11th Annual Trade Marks and Patents Symposium

Issues covered include: trade marks, patents, defences to trade mark infringment, IP, Patent licensing, wayback machine evidence, authorised use, patent litigation, IP licence agreements, witnesses, section 144

4th Annual Native Title Intensive 2020

Issues covered include: ILUA, native title rights, traditional owers, claims, preparation of claims, lay evidence, expert evidence, risks, Mace v State of Queensland, variation of title, revocation of title determination, self determination

Human Rights Symposium

Issues covered include: Human Rights Law, piggy back claims, unlawful, contractual, tortious liabiity, may seek, anti-discrimination, structured proportionality, s58 obligations, public entity

Law for School Counsellors, Psychologists and Guidance Officers

Issues covered include: family law conflicts, duty of care, bullying, supporting transgender and gender diverse students

Work Health and Safety Considerations in Schools During the Pandemic

Issues covered include: WHS, remote working, re-transitioning, employer and employee duties, risk assessment

Advice for Creating a Child Safe Remote Learning Environment

COVID 19: Legal Updates for Schools

While closing the gates for most students may have addressed the health concerns of schools, students and parents, it’s important to realise that moving to online learning and keeping your school afloat does not mean legal obligations are reduced or changed although it may require a re-imagination of some.

Advice on Contractual Rights and Financial Wellbeing in Your School

Issues covered include: commercial contracts, financial stability, financial risk, financial vulnerability

School Law: Managing Student Risk: Child Protection, Whistleblowers and Family Breakdown

Issues covered include: child protection risks, whistleblowing risks, parenting orders, family violence orders, subpoenas

School Law: How the New Child Protection Regulations Will Work

The Office of the Children’s Guardian is an independent government agency that works to protect children by promoting and regulating quality, child safe organisations and services. Attend this webinar to hear from the Children’s Guardian on changes made that came into force on 1 March 2020 regarding child safety and its impact on schools.

Hot Contract Issues for Architects: Force Majeure, Frustration & Performance

Issues covered include: COVID-19, contracts, force majeure, frustration, performance

School Law: Managing Risk to Students - Child Protection, Whistleblowers and Family Breakdown

Issues covered include: child protection risks, whistleblowing risks, parenting orders, family violence orders, subpoenas

Visa Cancellations and Refusals: Critical Strategies During COVID-19

Issues covered include: JobKeeper, caveats, cancellation powers and grounds, NOICC

School Law: Managing Your Child Protection and Whistleblowing Risks

Issues covered include: child protection risks, whistleblowing risks

School Law: Managing Child Safety Obligations

Issues covered include: child protection risks in light of the recent release of findings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, child safety obligations in schools, and Child Safe Standards.

School Law: Managing Reputational Risk

Issues covered include: school social media policies, protection from defamation claims, drafting parental codes of conduct, enrolment contracts and disciplinary policies.

School Law: Managing Risks for Child Protection, Whistleblowers and Family Breakdown

Issues covered include: child protection risks, whistleblowing risks, family violence orders, Children's Court

Immigration Law Fundamentals for All Lawyers

Gain a practical understanding of immigration law and a toolkit to deal with immigration law matters and clients. For all legal practitioners looking to begin or build their immigration law practice, this program provides an immigration law overview and a guide to navigate the most common visa classes & subclasses and the critical practice and procedure you need to get right. Experienced immigration lawyers will walk you through the maze of regulations while providing step by step guidelines.

Introduction to Immigration Law, Skilled Migration and Employer Sponsored Visas

The passing of the Migration Amendment (Regulation of Migration Agents) Bill 2019 has created a significant opportunity for all lawyers wanting to practice in immigration law. This session will provide an introduction to immigration law, skilled migration visas, temporary and permanent employer visas, and more. Explore foundation concepts and the building blocks for mastering visa applications. Then walk through these key visas and how to expertly navigate each one of them.

Family Visas, Bridging and Business Innovation & Investment Program Visas

Gain step by step guidelines on family visas, bridging visas and the business innovation and investment program visa. You will obtain essential legal requirements, procedures and issues, including sponsorship requirements. This is a must attend seminar for all legal practitioners looking to begin or build their immigration law practice.

School Law Series

It’s imperative school leaders have a comprehensive knowledge of the many legal obligations that school are required to understand and implement. In one neat package at the special price of $995, this School Law Series will provide you with 15 hours of critical legal information about a school’s legal risk for workplace health and safety, offsite risk, child protection, protecting whistleblowers, family law, workplace law in relation to employing casuals, avoiding claims for wage theft and much more.

School Law: Managing Whole of School, WHS and Offsite Risks

Gain guidance on how to design, implement, and monitor an effective school-wide risk management system in your school. Master how to identify, assess and control workplace health & safety risks at your school. Explore what you need to do to avoid and manage legal risks related to offsite activities.

School Law: Child Protection, Whistleblowers & Family Breakdown

Examine your school’s child protection obligations, the legal risks involved, and how to design and implement child safe risk management, controls and reporting. Identify your school’s employment law requirements related to whistleblowers and the policies you need to implement to meet your legal obligations. Gain a practical guide to the many legal risks arising from a family breakdown and what your school must do to navigate these difficult and fraught situations.

School Law: Spotlight on Workplace Law

Examine the many legal risks, rights and obligations related to mental health in the workplace at your school, including what you must do to remain legally compliant while supporting your staff. Identify and consider how to navigate new legal risks related to casual employees in schools. Work through the key steps you need to follow in any situation involving a workplace investigation at your school.

School Law: Student Violence, Informed Consent & the School Counsellor’s Role

Identify your school’s legal rights and obligations when students are violent either at home or at school, and what you can and should do to support families, students and staff. Delve into the school counsellor’s perspective and what they can do to manage student violence. Gain a step by step guide into when you should involve the police, what will happen, and what you need to know and do throughout the process. Finally, consider informed consent, what it means for your school, & your school’s legal duties

School Law: Legal Issues in Business Management

If you are responsible for the business management of your school then this webinar is just what you need to avoid the risks that come from an incomplete understanding of the law. Ensure your school complies with key privacy laws; protects its intellectual property and avoid legal risk in managing the hiring out of school facilities.

Payment Disputes for Architects: Recovering Your Fees & Costs

Join Peter Sarlos, an experienced lawyer, architect, building surveyor and construction adjudicator, for an in-depth session designed to ensure you can recover any fees and costs owed to you. Gain the skills and information needed to succeed in payment disputes, learn what to look for in contracts to avoid future disputes that even your lawyers might miss, and hear an insider’s guide to making adjudication work for you.

IP Fundamentals: Trade Marks and Copyright

Take a guided tour through some of the key fundamental issues in copyright law and trade mark essentials. You will take away an essential toolkit for protecting your trade marks on and offline including trade mark selection, clearance and registration. Gain insights on the Copyright Act and work through the ins and outs of copyright protections, trade secrets, infringement, copyright contracting, licensing and more.

Immigration Law: Criteria, Appealing Cancellations & Refusals and Merits Review

Examine key practices and procedures in visa applications that include character provisions, public interest criteria and health criteria. Work through how to appeal visa cancellations and gain tips for navigating the merits review process.

Critical New Legislation for Architects and Developers

The game-changing legislation introduced by the NSW Government for the design & construction of apartment buildings will have major ramifications for architects & developers. Attend & benefit from two leading planning lawyers who will dissect the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers Act 2020 and The Design and Practitioners Act 2020. Gain the critical information and practical strategies you need while having all your questions answered so that you’re ready for any eventuality

IP Fundamentals: Trade Marks

Gain a practical understanding of trade mark essentials. Delve into trade mark selection, clearance and registration. Examine the pitfalls and practical strategies of trade mark law in both Australia & China. Consider how to assess and maximise the value of trade marks and IP portfolios generally. You will take away an essential toolkit for protecting your trade marks on and offline. Experienced IP lawyers will walk you through the key information and strategies you need when dealing with trade marks.

Migration Law: The Latest Issues and Challenges

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.

Not for Profits and Charities Law Forum

Navigate the many issues facing your clients or your organisation given COVID-19 and recent Royal Commissions in this detailed morning packed with informative and practical sessions from a diverse range of speakers. Scrutinise the financial issues resulting from COVID-19. Catch up on the latest employment law issues. Analyse director’s duties and restructuring options. Examine critical new law coming from Royal Commission findings. Consider financial reporting and tax and compliance issues.

2nd Annual Architects Legal Symposium

As architects you often deal with contracts, construction & other matters that involve legal issues, but there are many legal risks that are often overlooked or misunderstood. Make sure you have the correct understanding of both the obvious and the hidden legal risks impacting architects. Learn to identify legal hazards. Discover what to do when it all goes wrong. Be prepared for any eventuality.

Legal Risks for Architects in Kick-Starting Development Projects Post COVID-19

As Victoria emerges from a tumultuous period there is predicted to be a large volume of projects restarted in a short period of time. Make sure you are across the legal issues that could impact these projects. Refresh yourself on the ins and outs of the planning system, dive into the major litigation issues for architects including combustible cladding, and hear firsthand from a barrister from the Lacrosse appeal. Be sure to bring your question to the expert panel Q&A

Law for Disability Providers: Your Obligations in the NDIS Landscape

Hear from some of the best lawyers in the disability sector as they review recent changes to SDA regulations; financing disability and SDA housing; practice standards and worker screening requirements under the NDIS Quality & Safeguarding Framework; and key learnings from The Royal Commission. Review other laws that impact on your business including privacy and cyber-security, consumer laws, employment law, workplace manslaughter offences & more.

Veterans Entitlement: A Practical Guide

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.

Liquor and Gaming Law Roundtable 2021

213N13: Sydney’s leading liquor and gaming seminar returns with everything you can’t afford to miss to stay up to date in the year to come. The panel including the ILGA, Liquor and Gaming NSW, AUSTRAC and the Honourable Anthony Whealy QC, plus some of the leading practitioners in the field, will provide timely insights on the most important changes and developments in the industry.

NDIS Law Conference

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.

Immigration Law Symposium

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.

Law for Architects: Crucial Issues in Compliance and Contracts

213N52: As architects, you often deal with contracts, construction documentation & other issues that involve legal concerns, but many legal risks are often overlooked or misunderstood. Learn to identify legal risks. Explore problems with D&C contracts, engage with the latest legislation and explore best practice business structuring for architects. Learn strategies for resolving common disputes. Engage in a unique program featuring presentations from legal experts with time for all your questions.

Inaugural Architects Legal Symposium: Contracts and Client Agreements

213W26: As architects you often deal with contracts, construction & other issues that involve legal issues, but there are many legal risks that are often overlooked or misunderstood. Make sure you have the correct understanding of both the obvious and the hidden legal risks impacting architects. Be fully informed on the changes to the Construction Contracts Act. Fully know the obligations that arise from the AIA Client Architect Agreement and be prepared for any eventuality surrounding novation.

School Law for New and Aspiring School Leaders

WEB213N02: As a newly appointed or aspiring school leader or a leader who wants to succeed, mentor & support fellow leaders and colleagues, it’s crucial that you can engage with & understand the fundamental, emerging & evolving legal framework in which schools operate. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in a leadership role by bolstering your ability and confidence to make legally sustainable and compliant decisions that enhance the safety & wellbeing of all in your school.

School Law Series

WEB212N03: It is vital that you, as a school leader have a comprehensive knowledge of the many legal obligations that school leaders are required to understand and implement. In one neat package, this School Law Series will provide you with 10 hours of indispensable legal information about dangerous recreational activities, cyber security copyright, enrolment contracts, conflict resolution strategies to ward off litigation, plus a masterclass in contemporary workplace law.

School Law: Current Legal Issues

WEB212N03A: Gain guidance from our legal experts on some key legal issues your school needs to grapple with on a regular basis including current concerns regarding enrolments contracts, cyber security, dangerous recreational activities and protecting copyright in educational materials.

Conflict Resolution to Reduce Legal Risk: Pathways to Peace in Schools

WEB213N03B: When conflict occurs at your school you don’t want it to lead to litigation. In this interactive panel Q & A you will be immersed in peace building strategies that help ward off staff, parents and students heading to the courts.

School Law: Workplace Law Masterclass

WEB213N03C: Explore the many workplace legal risks, rights and obligations of schools in this comprehensive examination of employment laws all school need to know and understand.

School Law: The New Workplace Health and Safety Laws in WA

New legislation passed by Parliament on 3 November 2020 means that there are significantly increased obligations on employers and “officers” to ensure the health and safety of the people in their care. Throughout the program you will work through the analysis of a scenario, demonstrating how a series of unrelated and unfortunate events could lead to your school and individual staff members of your school to need to defend their actions in court and what evidence would be required. WEB215W01

Immigration Law: Ministerial Intervention & Appeals

Strengthen your position and forge ahead with guidance & solutions for lawyers and migration agents handling complex scenarios. You will examine how best to represent your client and get a quick favourable decision at the AAT from a member of the Tribunal. Understand the interplay of failing the character test on non-refoulement obligations, sentencing and criminal deportation of non-citizens. Examine ministerial discretion and the various public interest powers, and so much more! 216N28

Trade Marks and Patents Conference 2021

Hear from 8 eminent trade marks & patents practitioners and gain your Ethics CPE point all in 1 day. Spend the morning on assessing trade mark use, litigating trade marks, exploring recent trade mark appeals, & navigating the interplay between competition law & IP law. The afternoon includes an in-depth look at patents with insights into computer-implemented inventions and patent exhaustion, raising the bar claims regarding support and sufficiency, and patent injunctions and preliminary discovery. 215N06

Financial Services Essentials: Buy Now Pay Later Code of Conduct Update

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) transactions have skyrocketed in recent years, although a substantial number of consumers are missing payments. The risks & harm to consumers has led to significant regulatory changes impacting the industry & an upcoming Code of Conduct. Analyse the current environment, where ASIC stands on the situation, upcoming regulatory changes, & what the forthcoming BNPL Code means for the sector. WEB216N40

Trade Marks and Patents Forum

Leading national and international experts at the forefront of trade marks and patents will share their practical insights on good faith trade mark defences and strategic considerations for non-use cancellation actions. Review Calidad Pty Ltd v Seiko Epson and the ramifications of the Productivity Commission Inquiry. Understand The Crown Use amendments and aural similarity infringements to keep your practice on the cutting edge. This seminar is not to be missed!. 216Q03

NDIS Law: Guardianship and Other Critical Legal Issues

Gain insights into the latest updates and emerging issues by hearing directly from the Regulator with a timely & informative presentation from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Pulse-check your service agreements and gain tips on how to get them right. Understand obligations of businesses that supply goods or services to consumers with disability under the Australian Consumer Law. Attend and discover the legal issues for participants and providers under the NDIS. WEB216N36

Contract Law: Essential Skills for Non-Lawyers

If you deal with contracts or are involved in contract-making in the course of your work, you need to know how to avoid legal risks & problems that can arise at any time. Understand what forms a contract to ensure your contracts are correct. Protect against obvious risks through proper risk management. Be confident that the contract is properly executed with a review on the technicalities of execution. Understand these key issues & more at this seminar specifically tailored for the non-lawyer. WEB215N07

Law for Architects: New Laws, Local Council Concerns & Navigating Disputes

Navigate the current environment and insights into how to address your legal concerns with our expert panel of speakers. Learn tips and tricks for dealing with council, explore the changing legislation impacting architects in NSW and explore best practice mediation and dispute resolution skills for architects. Develop strategies for dealing with common areas of dispute, get your questions answered from leading legal experts and more. 216N19

Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting in Australia

Prepare for this year’s ESG reporting and the many associated obligations and risks that grow with significance each year. Examine the interplay between corporate governance, sustainability, responsibility and the role of the Board. Consider sustainable investment and how to integrate ESG frameworks & analysis into frameworks & processes. Dissect the latest ESG risks & their implications, including climate change, fiduciary duties, disclosure obligations & more. WEB216N41

Trade Marks and Patents Symposium 2021

Hear from leading trade mark and patent practitioners about the hottest issues while gaining your CPE points from in-depth presentations covering the latest cases, legislation, trends and best practices. Explore inherent trade mark distinctiveness, use, reputation and more. In the afternoon, examine exhaustion of patent rights, inventive step, Swiss-style use claims, and protection & enforcement strategies after the end of the innovation patent. WEB216V04

Construction Contracts Masterclass

A masterclass not to be missed. Join contracts guru Jeffrey Goldberger as he delves into the major construction contract areas where disputes often arise such as tenders, bank guarantees, liquidated and general damages, termination and quantum meruit. Leave this masterclass, more knowledgeable and ready for any eventuality with highly refined skills in dissecting contractual issues. Tailored for the construction lawyer, this is the contracts masterclass you will not want to miss. 216N38

Law for Architects: The Latest Risks & Legal Issues

As an architect you need to be across multiple legal areas of concern. We’ve gathered the experts in one afternoon so you can benefit from this one stop shop of expert advice. Master the rules of copyright and moral rights, get paid on time with a thorough understanding of security of payment laws. Protect yourself from litigation risk and master complex contract law issues in our contracts masterclass. WEB216N37

Support Staff Lunchtime Series: Building Excellence and Resilience

Key to any successful organisation is their support staff. Gain the key tools, knowledge and skills required to take your legal support role to the next level. Examine how to manage expectations from management, communicate effectively, manage projects and ensure positive mental health & wellbeing. Learn as an exceptional panel share with you their expertise. WEB218N04

Support Staff Lunchtime Series: Managing the Expectations of your Managers and What’s Expected of a Legal Assistant

You’ll identify how to manage the expectations of your managers and direct reports with expert practical tips and knowhow that you can use immediately. Take away how to deal with multiple tasks, competing priorities and the importance of honing your delegation skills. WEB218N04A

Support Staff Lunchtime Series: Developing Effective Communication, Listening and Written Skills

Takeaway new key skills on how to take your communication to the next level when dealing with your manager, workplace colleagues and clients. Learn how to strengthen your listening and written skills for written instructions, meeting notes and file notes. WEB219N04B

Support Staff Lunchtime Series: Simple Project Management

Up skill yourself with simple but important project management tools that will ensure you meet those sharp deadlines, juggle tight priorities and implement structures to guarantee your success. WEB2110N04C

Support Staff Lunchtime Series: Ensuring Your Wellbeing and Mental Health in Challenging Times

Work through important and practical steps and strategies to effectively assess, monitor and ensure both you and your colleague’s wellbeing and mental health in these challenging times. WEB2111N04D

Not for Profits and Charities: The Legal Issues

Everything you need in a day. Scrutinise the rights and obligations of members, operational restructures, board inductions, employment issues like bullying, harassment, discrimination & wages plus data risk management. Hear insights from the ACNC and analyse the current financial issues including taxation, structures, deductable gifts, and insolvency. This annual event focuses on not only giving you critical updates, but also sheds light on the many issues facing your clients or your organisation. WEB219N21

School Law: Sexual Assault, Consent and Crime

Hear from a senior judge, the police, school leaders and experienced lawyers to understand what you need to know to stop police from having to attend your school and what to do if police do get involved. This is the only conference you need to learn how to respond if staff or students at your school have been involved in criminal conduct and especially if allegations have been made of sexual assault. WEB215N02

Schools, Industrial Relations Law and Unions

As a school leader it is essential that you have knowledge of conditions of employment, salary, and the rights and obligations of your staff. Understanding these issues allows you to ensure everyone knows what is expected of them and what can be asked or given. Gain a deeper understanding of industrial relations law relating to performance management as an industrial issue, adverse action, paid and unpaid leave and working with unions. WEB216N12

Immigration Law: Latest Visa Issues and Case Review

Join a panel of eminent Accredited Immigration Law Specialists to work through the most important visa issues you’ll face in migration law right now including partner visas, the global talent visa program, work visas, and business innovation and investment visas. In addition, review the key takeaways from the latest immigration decisions. Attend this half-day program and gain valuable updates & strategies so you’re ready for any matter. WEB219N09

School Law Series 2021

Gain 10 hours of critical legal information across 3 half days so you can minimise & navigate legal risks at your school . Develop effective strategies to deal with staff mental health, family law & managing aggressive parents. Get on top of privacy issues, child safety, supporting students online & the role of the school psychologist. Gain information on the new workplace sexual harassment laws & what they mean for your school. Attend live online or watch on-demand recordings at your convenience. WEB218N02

School Law: 3 Key Legal Issues for School Leaders

With so much happening, what school leaders need is timely information delivered with minimum fuss. Walk away with practical guidance on key legal issues you are navigating right now – student mental health, aggressive parents and the problems that take up so much of your time, family law issues. WEB218N02A

Law for School Counsellors, Psychologists and Guidance Officers: Privacy and Information Sharing, Online Risks and Child Protection

Put to sleep your concerns regarding issues that keep you awake at night. Join solicitors and school wellbeing staff and take an in-depth look at the law in relation to privacy and information sharing that in you need to correctly navigate. Plus examine the legal issues of young people navigating life online and your involvement in building a child safe school. WEB218N02B

Dealing with New Workplace Sexual Harassment Laws in Your School

The Government is changing the law to ensure that workplaces are safer and to reduce the incidence of sexual harassment. What are the proposed changes? What should schools do to comply with the new laws? What must you do to ensure your school is safe? How should you manage sexual harassment complaints and conduct an investigation? Can you summarily dismiss employees who engaged in sexual harassment? The answers will be canvassed in this comprehensive analysis from leading lawyers in the area. WEB219N02C

How to get the Most out of the NSW COVID-19 Business Support Package

How will the latest business support packages work? Who’s eligible? When might a business be able to benefit from the support despite not immediately appearing eligible? What are the relevant timelines? How can a business get the most out of the new opportunities? Gain timely answers to each of these urgent and critical questions so that your organisation or clients don’t miss out on maximising the benefits from the latest support packages. WEB218N16

Granny Flats: The Hidden Legal Risks

Receive a rundown of the many hidden legal risks that often go unnoticed or unappreciated when dealing with granny flats. Learn how to spot these issues and deal with the outcome when things go wrong and disputes arise. Those working in estate planning, elder law, property, family law or financial planning will master how to investigate the risks tied to granny flats, how to avoid them, and how to deal with any family dispute, tax trouble, or Centrelink conundrums that arise. WEB2112N04

IP Fundamentals: Trade Marks

Examine how domain name and trade mark law overlap. Work through the conflict between trade marks and geographical indications. Gain an essential toolkit for certification trade marks, distinctiveness and defensive trade marks, & the latest cases. Unpack common mistakes and pitfalls of trade mark opposition evidence and non-use removal actions. You will walk out the door with practical and tangible skills to ensure your practice is ready for trade mark issue that comes your way. WEB2111N20

Law for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)

Remaining compliant and avoiding breaching RTO obligations is key to maintaining reputation and economic viability. Hear from the ASQA about their current regulatory approach. Deepen your understanding of what you need to do to avoid suspension, cancellation or the placement of onerous conditions on your registration. Gain insights from a barrister who regularly appears in the AAT who will provide guidance on what you should do if you need to go to court. WEB2111N23

Law for Architects: The Major Contracting Issues

Learn to identify the legal risks associated with the major contracting issues you may come across in your day to day business. Explore contractual relationships, novation of contracts when one is terminated & a new one begins, contract administration, and claims of extension of time. This unique program also gives you an opportunity for discussion and Q&A with all the panelists who can take the time to answer all your specific questions. WEB2111N12

14th Annual Religious Law Symposium

New discrimination and confessional privilege legislation, major discrimination and freedom of speech cases, and evolving religious freedoms have had an enormous impact on the legal rights & risks facing religious institutions. A panel of formidable experts will help you navigate these important issues and more. Examine freedom of speech, confessional privilege, governance & risk management. Explore litigation issues with the redress scheme, property & administration concerns, and privacy law. 2111N36

2nd Annual Veterans’ Entitlement & the Royal Commission

With the ongoing Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission, this seminar offers the information you need to maintain a solid grounding in the specialised areas of military compensation and veterans’ entitlement. Examine key findings and the potential implications of the Royal Commission, along with what you need to know about submissions & mental health. Gain practical insights into best practices when advocating or appearing before a tribunal when and how to accept or challenge a decision. WEB2111N31

Immigration Law Conference

Immigration law is front and centre given the impact of COVID-19. Examine changes to family and partner visas, refusal or cancellation of visas on character grounds, and criminal law issues in migration matters. Explore the latest on General Skilled, Regional and Global Talent Visa criteria. Gain insights directly from a Federal Judge on immigration matters at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Attend the full day to earn your compulsory CPD units for all lawyers and migration agents. 223N32

SMSFs Summit

We have gathered a team of experts to unpack significant issues with SMSFs. The impact of Non-Arm’s Length Income and the LCR 2021/22 will be demystified for you. Uncover the rippling effect of recent changes on in-specie property contributions. Be a step ahead of legacy pensions and so much more. With so many changes in recent times it’s easy for your strategies to become outdated, so make sure you’re investing your time wisely into staying at the forefront of a successful SMSF practice. WEB223N42

NDIS Law Conference

With underfunding of participants a concern during the pandemic and overall funding expected to grow to $31.9 billion in 2024-5, examine the strategies you should have in place to ensure you are not caught out and can assist your clients. Learn from the latest cases, understand assessing capacity and restrictive practices, discover steps for self-advocating at the AAT and analyse appropriate business structures for NDIS providers. A must-attend for advisers and providers of the NDIS industry. WEB222N03

Legal Risks for Architects: Design, Building Works & Insurance

Protect yourself. As an architect you need to have a working understanding of copyright, moral rights, cladding, insurance & other issues that involve legal risk. Learn to mitigate legal risks in your practice and understand your rights. Ensure your knowledge is up to date on the DBP Act 2020 and cladding. Gain critical skills to successfully navigate your insurance policy and have your most pressing questions answered by joining our panel of leading experts. WEB223N47

Law for Architects: Contractual Obligations and Liabilities

Architects often deal with contracts, construction documentation & other issues that involve legal concerns, but many legal risks are often overlooked or misunderstood. Learn to mitigate legal risks in your contract administration, D&C contracts and novation. Ensure your knowledge is up to date on the DBP Act 2020 and its impact on remedial building works. Have your most pressing questions answered by our panel of leading experts. 222N13

Trade Marks and Patents Conference 2022

Eminent trade marks & patents practitioners will unpack the latest developments in the field. Spend the morning assessing the latest in infringement defences and the branding advice minefield. Explore the legal considerations when determining honest concurrent use. In the afternoon patents session, review recent cases on the support requirement, misuse of market power or cartel conduct and unpack the intricacies of patent litigation. 225N01

Trade Marks and Patents Symposium 2022

Leading trade mark and patent practitioners will unpack major developments with in-depth presentations covering the latest cases, legislation, trends & best practices. Examine the latest trade mark cases & the impact of the CCA repeal. Uncover strategic alternatives to interlocutory injunctions & gain a focused review of major developments in patents in the past year. This information packed program is not to be missed by all intellectual property lawyers including trade mark and patent attorneys. WEB226V08

School Law Series 2022

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB228N50Z

School Law Series 2022: Vaccinations, Conscientious Objection and Discrimination

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB228N50AZ

School Law Series 2022: Casual vs Permanent Staff in Schools: Hiring, Firing & Performance Management Issues

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB228N50BZ

School Law Series 2022: Update on Social Media, Staff Misconduct Outside School Hours and Employment Obligations

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB228N50CZ

School Law Series 2022: Religious Discrimination: New Law & Your School’s Risks & Obligations

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB228N50DZ

School Law Series 2022: Preventing & Responding to Sexual Harassment in the School Workplace

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB228N50EZ

School Law Series 2022: Defamatory Comments on Social Media: Is Your School Liable?

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB229N50FZ

School Law Series 2022: Managing Separated Families

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB2210N50GZ

School Law Series 2022: Workplace Investigations in Schools: Managing Difficult Employee Behaviour & Misconduct

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB2210N50HZ

School Law Series 2022: Understanding and Meeting Your School’s Obligations to Manage Staff Mental Health & Wellbeing

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB2211N50IZ

School Law Series 2022: How to Deal with Injuries, Leave and Workers Compensation Claims

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB2211N50JZ

School Law Series 2022: Step by Step Checklist for Privacy Risks and Cyber Security for Schools in 2022

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Make it easy & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. Explore the breadth of vaccinations, hiring & firing, social media, religious discrimination, LGBTIQ+ issues, sexual harassment, defamation, family law, investigations, injuries & leave, cyber risks, governance & more. WEB2211N50KZ