Acting in parenting disputes presents major challenges for family lawyers given often diametrically opposed parental views on the best interest of children, communication issues, lack of parental insight, and family violence, In this program, Nevine Youssef, from Marsden Law Group, in Campbelltown, New South Wales, provides a guide through the legislative requirements in parenting matters, the approach the Court to those requirements, and the management of (the often unrealistic) expectations of clients.
30 minutes / 0.5 CPD units
Conveyancing transactions can often go off the rails, and when they do, in an environment of falling property prices, the purchaser may have an incentive to rescind, while the vendor will want to hold on to the sale. In this program, Sydney Jacobs, from the New South Wales Bar, provides a guide to New South Wales law and practice relating to when a purchaser can rescind a contract of sale, including misrepresentations by the vendor, and breach of essential terms or statutory warranties.
Featuring: Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Selborne Chambers, Sydney
Including the words “without prejudice” at the top of correspondence with lawyers acting for the other party in a family law matter is a very common practice. But is it always necessary, or effective, in protecting the correspondence from being admitted as evidence in the family law proceedings? In this program, barrister Minal Vohra, from the Victorian Bar, answers this question by looking at the relevant provisions of the Evidence Act 1995 (Cth), and the case law.
Featuring: Minal Vohra SC, Barrister, Victorian Bar, Melbourne
[35 minutes]
Recent data breaches across public, private and government sectors highlight that any organization is at risk of cyber-attack. Information security is arguably the most vital risk management issue for many clients. How the law responds to this is covered in this session:
After a raft of recent high-profile cases, it seems the duties placed on directors are becoming broader and more onerous. This session looks at the scope of duties of directors of charities and Not for Profits and what they need to do to properly discharge their obligations. It considers the recent cases in a practical way and explores how the sector should adapt in response. It covers:
Accessorial liability has cast a wide net for liability under the Fair Work Act. Third parties are at risk, and this includes professional advisers. This session unravels the issues including:
Recorded Webinar: Streaming Franked Dividends through Trusts after the High Court Decision in Thomas
The High Court has handed down its decision in Thomas’ case, the first time the High Court has spoken on the subject of streaming franked dividends through trusts. This webinar is designed to bring you up to date on the decision and explain its implications for dividend streaming through trusts:
In this presentation, we hear from a tax advisor on best practice responses when faced with an ATO raid. Issues to consider include:
Skills required in dealing with an ATO investigation
Responding to an access notice
Administrative law issues
Garnishee notices and how to remove them
What happens when the police are involved?
Privilege issues
Case study – Operation Wickenby raids
The question of sufficient and appropriate audit evidence should always be front of mind for SMSF auditors. What this means in practice for different categories of evidence is explored in this session, including:
GST continues to create issues for property developers and their advisors. This practical session focuses on the current issues that trip people up in practice, including: