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Watch our Interactive Recordings, meet your CPD requirements and enhance your learning experience.

Our new interactive recordings include quizzes, tests and require critical thinking about the topics, meaning you can claim uncapped annual points from this type of activity.

 

Learn from experts and gain in-depth legal knowledge whilst earning your CPD points at your own pace.

Technology Contracts: Key Considerations & Best Practices

Learn about the scope, changes, and termination of technology contracts, intellectual property issues, and key payment and dispute considerations. Presented by Caitlin Whale, Partner, Baker McKenzie.

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Understanding the Implied Duty of Co-operation in Contracts

Explore the implied duty of co-operation, its scope, and its practical implications for your organization. Real-life examples will highlight its importance. Presented by Dirk Feinauer, Director, Feinauer Commercial Lawyers, with materials prepared by Simone Rees, Solicitor Director, Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers.

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“Mitigation” of Damages in Defamation

Examine how actions like issuing apologies or presenting evidence of previous compensations or even evidence of the “directly relevant background context” can significantly reduce awards in defamation suits

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The NSW ICAC’s Op Hector investigation

The NSW ICAC’s Op Hector investigation examined procurements performed by, or on behalf of, a state government agency and a local government council. It uncovered serious corrupt conduct involving a range of public sector and private sector individuals. In this presentation, a manager from ICAC’s corruption prevention division will take you through the investigation exploring what the corrupt conduct was, how it was perpetuated, and what conducive systemic factors existed.

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Negotiating and Drafting Clauses to Limit Liability in Contracts

Learn key legal and commercial principles for limiting liability in contracts, including negotiation strategies, exclusions for specific losses, and common carve-outs. Presented by Owen Hayford, Principal, Infralegal.

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Understanding Heads of Agreement

This interactive recording, chaired by Richard Douglas of Francis Burt Chambers, allows you to claim all your annual CPD points. The session, presented by Scott Alden of HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, will examine heads of agreement, addressing the problems and practical issues that legal professionals need to know.

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Cross Border Contracts and Disputes

This interactive recording, chaired by Dirk Feinauer of Feinauer Commercial Lawyers, will cover critical topics in cross-border litigation and IP risk in cross-border contracting. Presentations by Dirk Feinauer and Richard Chew of K&L Gates will delve into jurisdiction issues, forum choices, IP transfer, and protection, providing essential insights for legal professionals.

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Interpretation, Insolvency, and Litigation Insights

This comprehensive session covers key topics including contractual protections against default and insolvency by Sam Kingston of Maddocks, court approaches to contractual interpretation with JK Muckersie of Clayton Utz, and practical dispute resolution clause drafting led by Alicia Hill of Sladen Legal. Additionally, Georgina Costello KC will delve into hot topics in contract litigation.

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Minimising the Risk of Contractual Disputes

Presented by Luke Cassidy from RUAH Mental Health Law Centre, this session will explore new legislation features, including a Mental Impairment Review Tribunal and enhanced procedural fairness provisions. This interactive recording allows you to claim all your annual CPD points. Original content created in 2023.

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The Repeal of the Existing Criminal Law

Presented by Luke Cassidy from RUAH Mental Health Law Centre, this session will explore new legislation features, including a Mental Impairment Review Tribunal and enhanced procedural fairness provisions. This interactive recording allows you to claim all your annual CPD points. Original content created in 2023.

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Contracts for Online Businesses

This session covers critical law, business, and policy issues in internet and e-commerce. Key topics include essential e-contracts, customer-facing business terms and conditions, signatures and authentication, privacy policies, confidentiality, website terms of use, liability issues, and online dispute resolution. Presented by Dr. Anne Fitzgerald, a barrister and renowned author in internet and e-commerce law, this session provides a comprehensive checklist for any online business ventureE

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Ethics for Patent & TM Attorneys

The Code of Conduct mandates high competency and effective communication. Future requirements may focus on continuous education and stricter ethics. Attorneys must tailor advice to diverse client needs, act transparently on instructions, and manage conflicts of interest. Hypotheticals will illustrate real-world ethical challenges.

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Challenging Regulatory Decisions

Learn the basics of what can be challenged, how, and why, understand different challenge avenues, and discover strategies to strengthen your case. Presented by Steven Brnovic, Barrister at Foley’s List and Leading Public and Administrative Law expert, Doyle's Guide 2022.

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Notable Case Law Developments and Key Insights from AFCA

Join Stephen Moloney, Barrister at Owen Dixon Chambers West, as Chair for an overview of recent legal cases (ISG, Notesco, Agriwealth) and their implications for the industry. Gain key regulatory insights and understand procedural fairness considerations for AFCA, presented by Shail Singh, Lead Ombudsman for Investments and Advice at AFCA.

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Legal Compliance for Government Lawyers

Earn 1.5 CPD hours in Substantive Law with this interactive recording, chaired by Ashleigh Harrold. Explore sexual harassment and respect at work reforms, including legislative changes, employment law, mental health, and reporting obligations with Catherine Dunlop from Maddocks. Additionally, learn to incentivize and manage performance in contracts with Natalie Speranza from Clayton Utz.

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The Model of a Modern Government Litigant

Earn 1 CPD hour in Ethics & Professional Responsibility with this interactive recording, applicable nationwide, chaired by Myles Tooher. Delve into the Model of a Modern Government Litigant with Andrew Suddick, covering the justification for different litigation standards for government, requirements for being a modern model litigant, and potential pitfalls.

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Responding to Royal Commissions and Public Inquires

Gain insights into responding to Royal Commissions and Public Inquiries with Alanna Mitchell, covering preparation for regulatory environments, evidence management, advising government witnesses, and managing experts.

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Dealing with Difficult and High Conflict Personalities

Explore dealing with difficult and high-conflict personalities with Jodie Fox. Learn about types of high-conflict personalities, their workplace impact, breaking the conflict cycle, and effective management strategies.

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Automation in Administrative Decision-Making & AI

Discover recent Workplace Law Changes and Flexibility Rights for Employees in the Public Sector, covering amendments to key acts and strategies for navigating new workplace flexibility rights.

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Administrative Law to Protect Against Modern Day Threats

Join Kiera Peacock, Partner at Marque Lawyers, in exploring Administrative Law as a Force for Good. Unpack its role in combating modern threats like disinformation, the significance of environmental considerations in decision-making, and its potential for driving positive change.

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Application of Admin Law to Planning & Environmental Decisions

Delve into the growing significance of environmental considerations in administrative decisions and discover how administrative law can drive positive change, presented by Kiera Peacock, Partner at Marque Lawyers.

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Application of Admin Law to Planning & Environmental Decisions

Delve into the Application of Administrative Law to Planning and Environmental Decisions with Timothy Hale SC from 6th Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers. Explore common issues, climate change litigation, and notable authorities in this field.

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Scope, Grounds, & Recent Legal Developments

Explore the Judicial Review of Courts. Understand the statutory basis for appeals, constitutional entrenchment, and restricted grounds for review, focusing on jurisdictional errors and the distinction between courts and administrative decision-makers.

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Managing Legal Risks in the Procurement Process

Explore Managing Legal Risks in the Procurement Process with Scott Alden, Partner at Mills Oakley. Gain insights into procurement procedures, process contracts, legal issues, and risks. Delve into post-tender notifications, statutory challenge rights, and real-world scenarios.

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Procurement in Practice: Practical Tips & Considerations

Explore Managing Legal Risks in the Procurement Process with Scott Alden, Partner at Mills Oakley. Gain insights into procurement procedures, process contracts, legal issues, and risks. Delve into post-tender notifications, statutory challenge rights, and real-world scenarios.

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ESG and Procurement

Explore Managing Legal Risks in the Procurement Process with Scott Alden, Partner at Mills Oakley. Gain insights into procurement procedures, process contracts, legal issues, and risks. Delve into post-tender notifications, statutory challenge rights, and real-world scenarios.

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Procurement Complaints and Disputes

Explore the bases for complaints, remedies available to complainants, and duties owed by public servants in resolving disputes. Gain practical guidance through case studies illustrating best practices in dispute resolution in procurement processes.

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Statutory Interpretation Practical Workshop

At this practical workshop, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the principles of statutory interpretation crucial for any successful legal practice. This unique interactive workshop will provide you with an overview of key principles while providing the opportunity to work through actual statutory problems with some of the quintessential experts in the area.

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Family Law Amendment Bill: New Legislation + Postscript

Are you prepared for major changes to the current family law regime, with the commencement of the Family Law Act reforms on Monday, 6 May. If you are still unsure how to incorporate these changes into your practice, don’t miss this opportunity to hear Dianne Pendergast present on these Reforms.

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A Practical Guide to Making Administrative Decisions

Join Vanessa Twigg, Principal Legal Adviser at the Victorian Ombudsman, for a Practical Guide to Making Administrative Decisions. Explore key questions, including power source, preconditions, authority, and consultation. Learn about evidence, avoiding bias, upholding natural justice, and ensuring transparency.

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What Motivates Acceptance of the Decision? Current Thinking

Join Dr. Jamie Orchard, AHPRA General Counsel, for insights on What Motivates Acceptance of the Decision. Learn effective communication strategies using plain English, engagement techniques, optimal delivery methods, and how to embed these approaches into standard processes.

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Key Takeaways & Applying Principles to Real Examples

Facilitated by Alison Smith, Principal Decision Maker at the Victorian Building Authority, and featuring Brad Powell from Harness Racing Victoria, Shail Singh from AFCA, Vanessa Twigg from the Ombudsman, and Bronwyn Weir from Weir Legal & Consulting.

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Wills and Estates Conference

Gain insights into effective estate dispute and litigation, from setting up an originating process to applying for Estoppel and Constructive Trusts and applying for Judicial Advice.

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Franchising Law: Updates, Disputes & Compliance

Gain insights into effective estate dispute and litigation, from setting up an originating process to applying for Estoppel and Constructive Trusts and applying for Judicial Advice.

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Property, Contracts, Succession and Estate Planning

Discover Recent Developments in Property Law, including insights on Unfair Contract Terms, Succession Roundup, and Different Trust Structures for Asset Protection. Presented by legal experts, this session offers a comprehensive overview chaired by a seasoned barrister.

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PPSA, Debt Recovery, Business & Commercial Agreements

PPSA overview & update, Issues for secured parties covering creation, perfection and enforcement & more

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Ethics, Professional Skills & Practice Management for All Lawyers

Elizabeth Picker, Barrister, will discuss conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas in legal practice. Chaired by Elizabeth Rusiti, this session is crucial for understanding and preventing breaches of Conduct Rules.

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10 Points in One Day

With dedicated sessions across 10 key areas of law, including ethics, professional skills and practice management to ensure you achieve real learning outcomes. Earn all your CPD units in just one day.

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WHS Incident Management 101: Something has happened

Ensure safety, secure the area, and notify authorities. Collect facts, comply with regulators, and engage legal counsel to protect sensitive information.

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Ethical Dilemmas You May Face

Learn to manage conflicts of interest, handle unethical clients, recognize when to step back, and identify ethical issues, presented by Ines Kallweit, Principal Solicitor & Notary Public, KHQ Lawyers.

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Getting the Most Out of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)

Learn to structure PIAs, integrate them with project design and user experience documents, and progress them alongside algorithm impact assessments, with insights from Natalie Butler, Partner at Mills Oakley.

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Managing Privacy Reforms: Understanding & Implementing Change

Understand the evolving privacy landscape and impacts of Privacy Act 1988 reforms, with practical steps for preparation and implementation, presented by Katherine Armytage and Farhana Islam, Maddocks.

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Building Critical Cyber-Resilience and Security Skills

Navigate the evolving landscape, manage risks, respond to attacks, and understand AI impacts and electronic signatures, presented by Alexandra Wedutenko, Partner at Sparke Helmore Lawyers.

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A Reminder on the Accountability of Royal Commissions

Explore the bases for challenging inquiries, understand commission issues like terms of reference and natural justice, and delve into legal fallout, all presented by Christopher Erskine SC of Blackburn Chambers.

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Advancements in Effective Administrative Decision

Explore the latest in Effective Administrative Decision-Making in Public Law, covering decision-making principles and insights from recent high court cases. Presented by legal experts, chaired by Sonja Gasser, Principal Solicitor from the ACT Government Solicitor's office

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Advocacy in Tribunals for Government Parties

Analyze the administrative continuum principle and the boundaries of tribunal review functions. Explore leading cases with Dr. Jason Donnelly, Barrister at Latham Chambers.

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Recent Workplace Law Changes and Flexibility Rights for Employees

Discover recent Workplace Law Changes and Flexibility Rights for Employees in the Public Sector, covering amendments to key acts and strategies for navigating new workplace flexibility rights.

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Access to Government Information: Current Issues in FOI

Discover recent Workplace Law Changes and Flexibility Rights for Employees in the Public Sector, covering amendments to key acts and strategies for navigating new workplace flexibility rights.

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Safeguarding Data in a Digital Age

Monique Azzopardi, Special Counsel at Clayton Utz, presents insights on cyber security, privacy, and legal considerations, covering key obligations, data ethics, privacy impact assessments, contractual management, and strategies for responding to data breaches.

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Corruption and Integrity: NSW ICAC Insights

Dr. Benjamin Marx of NSW ICAC delves into recent investigation reports and Corruption Control Maturity Publications, highlighting corrupt conduct findings, prevention issues, and the ICAC corruption maturity model.

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