The recent decision of Owie has thrown the future of discretionary family trusts into doubt by challenging the idea that trustees of discretionary family trusts have absolute discretion to distribute income for the benefit of one or more of the beneficiaries of the trust in preference to others. Lawyers must now grapple with the potential ramifications of this decision and what it means for their clients. To help understand these issues and their potential ramifications in more depth, this session will examine:
The recent decision of Owie has thrown the future of discretionary family trusts into doubt by challenging the idea that trustees of discretionary family trusts have absolute discretion to distribute income for the benefit of one or more of the beneficiaries of the trust in preference to others. Lawyers must now grapple with the potential ramifications of this decision and what it means for their clients. To help understand these issues and their potential ramifications in more depth, this session will examine:
This session is aimed at practitioners who are aware of the new changes to unfair contract terms law in principle but who seek guidance on the practical steps they, and their practice, should now take to maximise compliance and reduce their risks under the new system. In particular, this session will:
Recorded Webinar: Navigating Electronic Contracts: A Primer for Junior Lawyers (Professional Skills)
With the rise of electronic contracts, it is crucial for junior commercial lawyers to understand the legal complexities and risks that come with them. In this session, participants will learn practical strategies for navigating the digital era of contracts, including best practices for ensuring enforceability and managing negotiation risk factors. It covers:
The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 introduces sweeping changes to the way in which parenting matters are determined by the Court. This practical session explores the key changes and how they will impact future parenting matters, including:
The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 introduces sweeping changes to the way in which parenting matters are determined by the Court. This practical session explores the key changes and how they will impact future parenting matters, including:
Inclusion of third parties in family law property proceedings may be a necessary requirement and could provide a strategic advantage. This session looks at the issues in running litigation with a third party, as both a necessary procedural requirement and for its strategic benefits. It includes:
At the heart of the recent PwC scandal are allegations that the firm misused confidential information from a government client to drum up work. While these allegations have been the subject of investigation, the media coverage of them and the actions alleged of its staff, serve as a timely reminder of the importance of understanding and upholding all the ethical duties lawyers owe to clients and what the proper discharge of these duties may require in a day-to-day sense. This session will examine:
At the heart of the recent PwC scandal are allegations that the firm misused confidential information from a government client to drum up work. While these allegations have been the subject of investigation, the media coverage of them and the actions alleged of its staff, serve as a timely reminder of the importance of understanding and upholding all the ethical duties lawyers owe to clients and what the proper discharge of these duties may require in a day-to-day sense. This session will examine:
The unfair contracts regime is set for a significant shakeup, with further protections to be provided to small businesses entering into standard form contracts. With strong civil penalties on the horizon, it has never been more important for commercial lawyers and their clients to be across the new landscape. This session covers: