The escalating costs of litigation compel an increasing number of litigants to seek Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR). This can take the form of arbitration, mediation and collaborative interaction between solicitors. To attract litigants to any of these alternate dispute resolutions, confidence in the lawyers conducting the ADR is enhanced by the knowledge that not only are their legal representative and other lawyers participating practitioners who are knowledgeable in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia process but, importantly, can assist their clients in attaining a speedy and cost-effective resolution with minimal emotional and financial costs. Specialist accreditation is a vital step towards gaining the confidence of litigants to embrace ADR. 

This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.

DISTRESSING CONTENT 

Viewers are advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing. Please review the course description and use your discretion before proceeding. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. 

In this session, Joanne Wade will examine the current landscape of asbestos-related law. Attendees of this presentation will gain a comprehensive understanding of the recent court decisions and emerging trends in damages in asbestos claims across Australia. The presentation will provide valuable insights and knowledge that can be applied to legal practices and overall decision-making processes in the context of asbestos-related litigation. 

This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.

DISTRESSING CONTENT 

Viewers are advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing. Please review the course description and use your discretion before proceeding. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. 

When is it appropriate to award damages for funds management? This session looks at what it means to be incapable of managing one’s affairs and explores the evolution of funds management as a head of damage, including claims involving people whose incapacity has not been caused by the negligent tortfeasor. The session will also deal with quantification of damages for funds management, the tension between the costs charged by private trustees and the public interest in keeping insurance premiums affordable, and the author’s suggestion for reform. 

This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.

DISTRESSING CONTENT 

Viewers are advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing. Please review the course description and use your discretion before proceeding. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. 

DISTRESSING CONTENT 

Viewers are advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing. Please review the course description and use your discretion before proceeding. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. 

The complexity of family provision claims is amplified when assets and the deceased person, or both, are located across multiple jurisdictions. This session delves into the often-convoluted landscape of multi-jurisdictional family provision claims, exploring the legal challenges and practical implications. The session will examine the unique issues that emerge when family provision claims cross jurisdictional boundaries, delving into the complexities of determining the applicable law and jurisdiction. Drawing on a range of case studies, the session will analyse the nuances and disparities in legal frameworks and judicial interpretations, and address practical strategies for practitioners to effectively manage multi-jurisdictional family provision claims.

This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.

Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Wills and Estates

There is an increasing emergence of child protection issues in matters before the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as recognised by innovations such as the Evatt List and the Lighthouse Project. In many FCFCOA registries matters involving family violence, mental illness and also substance abuse are now common. As the lines between the jurisdictions blur, what can family law practitioners learn from their colleagues in the Children’s Court? Join Elanor Canning as she examines the increasing convergence of different areas of law within singular matters. 

This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.

DISTRESSING CONTENT 

Viewers are advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing. Please review the course description and use your discretion before proceeding. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. 

Hear from Denis Barlin, a Doyle’s Guide-recommended barrister, about issues relating to business succession planning. Topics covered will include transferring wealth and control held subject to a trust, asset protection, and taxation.

This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.

In a series of cases, and most notably the landmark High Court decision in Kennon v Spry [2008] HCA 56; (2008) CLR 366, courts have found that, in certain circumstances, trust property can constitute ‘property of the parties to the marriage’ for the purpose of s79 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). Through detailed case studies, the presenters aim to elucidate key concepts and arm practitioners with the necessary knowledge to guide them through this often complex, and quickly evolving, area of family law practice.

This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.

Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Family

This on demand pre-recorded webinar will undertake to analyse the most pressing and recent high net worth family law cases and appeals, exploring the facts and legal principles inherent to such matters. After which, the session will assess the notable trends and themes emerging from such cases as they grapple with the evolving nature of high-net-worth individuals and families. The most recent ‘big money’ cases and appeals recognise the complexities of modern-day wealth, and this session seeks to communicate a broad understanding of the financial themes necessary in navigating the evolving landscape of family law for those of substantial wealth.

This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.

Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Family

Join barrister Vikram Misra as he examines the functions and form of caveats. Topics discussed will include drafting caveats effectively, duties of a “subscriber” under the NSW Participation Rules for Electronic Conveyancing, caveatable interests in property law and compensation under section 74P of the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW). The session will also cover common mistakes and misconceptions regarding caveats, and tips when briefing counsel on urgent caveat applications.

This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.

This session was recorded on 31 October 2023 as part of the Clean energy law: The Safeguard Mechanism under the NGER Scheme - live webinar.

The Safeguard Mechanism was introduced under the former Coalition Commonwealth Government, to prevent emissions from skyrocketing with the removal of the carbon tax.  

In July 2023, the Government reformed the Safeguard Mechanism, introducing declining baselines, an absolute cap on emissions and stronger reporting requirements.  

Join Olivia Kilponen and Dylan Orsborn from the Department of Planning and Environment for a live webinar as they examine the current requirements under the National​ Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (Cth) and its interaction with existing NSW legislation and policy initiatives​​. This presentation will: 

• Provide an overview of the Safeguard Mechanism, focusing on the recent reforms.
• Discuss the Safeguard Mechanism’s potential interaction with regulation and policy developments in NSW.
• Consider criticisms of the Safeguard Mechanism including that facilities will be subject to multiple ‘layers’ of regulation for greenhouse gas emissions.

The session will cover the particularisation of the ‘new’ offence, and the role ‘culture’ may play in the prosecution and/or defence of a coercive control charge. It will also look at the importance of family law cases in the area of coercive control, namely, but not limited to, Morton & Beatty [2022] FedCFamC2F 784, Gadhavi & Gadhavi [2023] FedCFamC1A 117, and Ramzi & Moussa [2022] FedCFamC2F 1473, as well as evidence gathering across both criminal and family jurisdictions.

This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.

Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Family