The new FCFCOA has been in operation long enough for us to understand the basic rules, but how has the new regime played out in practice? In this five part webinar series, skip over the fundamentals and dive straight into the strategy and learn directly from the experts on the key issues that have emerged in the new landscape. Sessions include how to make the most out of pre-action procedures, maximising interim orders and hearings, practical issues associated with the new disclosure rules, as well as tips and tricks in navigating the National Contravention List.
Practitioners operating in the area of wills and estates know first-hand the myriad of ways in which a testator’s wishes can be challenged. However, fore-warned is certainly fore-armed, especially when it comes to estate litigation. This five part webinar series examines the key issues in this area of practice, and how they have been dealt with by practitioners and the courts.
Will making is the most significant aspect of a succession lawyer’s role, but in practice wills have their problems and limitations in terms of drafting, enforcement and family impact. This three part webinar series examines these issues and provides guidance to practitioners in how to navigate and minimise the risks. Dedicated sessions include the selection and powers of an appointor in testamentary trusts, drafting letters or memorandum of wishes, as well as the thorny issue of professional responsibility for determining testamentary capacity.
As the last 12 months have shown, religious institutions face a raft of key legal risks and challenges. In this 3-part webinar series, leading experts in the field examine how religious institutions can meet these challenges head-on and ensure best practice responses. It includes standalone sessions on trends and recent cases involving reopened settled abuse claims, legal and spiritual obligations when faced with family violence, as well as the role of cyber security in religious institutions.
It has been a busy time for property and conveyancing practitioners in New South Wales, with changes to the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation, as well as legislative reforms impacting property tax and duties.
Practical Tax Fundamentals for Junior Staff: Series 2
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For some time, our regular clients have been asking us to help with programs designed to help the task of training more junior tax advisers in the fundamentals of complex, practical tax issues that are commonplace in professional practices today.
The family law courts require full and frank disclosure of parties’ financial position, a position which is straightforward in theory but more difficult in practice. This session will guide practitioners in the completion of the Financial Statement form and how to avoid costly and problematic mistakes, including:
Schools are increasingly having to deal with potentially serious disciplinary matters concerning their students, including bullying, physical assault and sexual violence. What can schools reasonably and legally do to in such circumstances to protect the school community? This session will provide a guide to behaviour management and potential solutions, including:
As more and more people, through choice or necessity, join the ranks of communal dwelling, the ongoing need for oversight, management and dispute resolution has resulted in significant legislative changes in recent times. This session will provide practitioners with an update on developments in this area, including:
Repairing and maintaining common property
Dealing with renovations
Cost recovery by-laws
Pets
Nuisances, including smoking
Recent cases and legislative changes.
The diversification of charities from their traditional operations into commercial or profitable activities which provide funds for their core work is now an accepted practice, but does require careful planning and structuring to avoid non-compliance with the strict regulations. This session will explore how charities can successfully navigate a move to for-profit activities without risking the ire of the regulators, including: