Partnership arrangements for the development of a product or technology provide a significant benefit through cost sharing, or through one party bringing intellectual expertise and experience and the other financial resources. In such circumstances, both input and output will often involve the contribution or creation of intellectual property. This session will provide a drafting guide to laying the foundations for an effective and successful outcome through careful management of both existing and created intellectual property, including:
Now that the 2025 amendments to the Family Law Act have been in operation for over a year, courts and practitioners are grappling with how the new statutory framework operates in practice. This session examines how the codified property settlement pathway is being applied, where judicial discretion remains influential, and which aspects of the reforms are creating uncertainty, risk or unintended consequences. Drawing on emerging case law and courtroom experience, the session explores:
Recorded Interactive Webinar: Family Law Property Settlements: Applying the 2025 Reforms in Practice
Now that the 2025 amendments to the Family Law Act have been in operation for over a year, courts and practitioners are grappling with how the new statutory framework operates in practice. This session examines how the codified property settlement pathway is being applied, where judicial discretion remains influential, and which aspects of the reforms are creating uncertainty, risk or unintended consequences. Drawing on emerging case law and courtroom experience, the session explores:
Recorded: 15/3/19
Length: 1 hour
The AML/CTF reforms are here – and they’re not just targeting the usual suspects. With the expansion of Tranche 2 to include designated non-financial businesses and professions, many lawyers will find themselves caught by obligations they’ve never had to consider before. This session unpacks what the reforms mean in practice, who is affected, and what steps need to be taken now to prepare for compliance.
Topics include:
The AML/CTF reforms are here – and they’re not just targeting the usual suspects. With the expansion of Tranche 2 to include designated non-financial businesses and professions, many lawyers will find themselves caught by obligations they’ve never had to consider before. This session unpacks what the reforms mean in practice, who is affected, and what steps need to be taken now to prepare for compliance.
Topics include:
Succession lawyers routinely work in emotionally charged environments where multiple family members may be present, elderly clients may be vulnerable, and disputes simmer just beneath the surface. These settings create unique ethical pressures: who is really the client, how to protect independence, and when to step aside. This session examines the real-world dilemmas and offers guidance for ethical, compliant practice, including:
Mental health challenges impact not only individuals but also the wider NDIS workforce, especially when claims arise that mental health issues are work-related injuries. With the growing prevalence of mental health concerns and compensation claims, NDIS providers need to adopt a proactive, risk-based approach to mitigating psychosocial hazards. This session will explore how NDIS providers, including smaller organizations working in an under-resourced sector, can effectively manage these risks. Key issues covered include:
NSW property lawyers are facing a tidal wave of legal and regulatory change — from sweeping reforms to strata law and heightened agent accountability, to major overhauls of off-the-plan contracts and the taxation of foreign transactions. Keeping up isn’t just a matter of good practice — it’s essential for avoiding compliance risks and delivering sound client advice. This five-part webinar series tackles the most pressing developments reshaping NSW property law in 2025.
Cyber fraud seems to be a weekly occurrence. This is not just a PEXA issue, but a cyber security issue affecting every property lawyer. This session will look at the various ways your practice may be vulnerable to cyber risks, and the steps you can take to prevent it. It includes:
An overview of the cyber security risks facing property lawyers
Assessing your own cyber security risk and vulnerabilities
Cyber security measures to help manage the risks