The most effective risk management strategy for a lawyer is having a good, trusting, working relationship with their clients. Communication is absolute key to establishing such a relationship. This session shall look at the professional skills involved with good client communication and how this assists to discharge the ethical obligations a lawyer has to their client and to others. Specifically, this session shall:
The recent amendments to the Family Law Act have gone a step beyond Kennon & Kennon by providing a legislative framework for the consistency in application of the impacts of family violence on property settlements. But how will this work in practice and will it achieve the expected fairer outcomes? This session will examine the failings of the previous principles and explore the expected outcomes, including:
The recent amendments to the Family Law Act have gone a step beyond Kennon & Kennon by providing a legislative framework for the consistency in application of the impacts of family violence on property settlements. But how will this work in practice and will it achieve the expected fairer outcomes? This session will examine the failings of the previous principles and explore the expected outcomes, including:
The recent High Court decisions in RC v Salvation Army and Willmot v State of Queensland have reshaped the legal landscape for religious institutions facing historical abuse claims. This session will unpack these landmark rulings, focusing on the High Court's rationale, the impact on institutions’ ability to seek permanent stays, and the broader implications for case management and institutional liability. It covers:
The recent High Court decisions in RC v Salvation Army and Willmot v State of Queensland have reshaped the legal landscape for religious institutions facing historical abuse claims. This session will unpack these landmark rulings, focusing on the High Court's rationale, the impact on institutions’ ability to seek permanent stays, and the broader implications for case management and institutional liability. It covers:
The saying “patience is a virtue” could easily be sound tax planning advice when considering the most tax effective way to extract funds from an entity. This session explores various scenarios where a bit of thought to the future may achieve a more desirable tax outcome, including:
The saying “patience is a virtue” could easily be sound tax planning advice when considering the most tax effective way to extract funds from an entity. This session explores various scenarios where a bit of thought to the future may achieve a more desirable tax outcome, including:
In the ever-changing world of property law, ethical dilemmas can arise at any moment. This session will delve into the most pressing ethical challenges faced by property lawyers, from conflicts of interest to balancing client instructions with legal obligations. It explores how lawyers can navigate these tricky situations while upholding their professional and legal responsibilities, ensuring compliance with ethical standards. This session covers:
The laws of evidence can be complex, and their application to family law matters can sometimes provide challenges to practitioners seeking to argue their client’s case in a detailed and personal manner. This session will examine some of the key evidentiary issues in family law and provide a best practice guide to practitioners in preparing and submitting evidence, including:
The most effective risk management strategy for a family lawyer is having a good, trusting, working relationship with their clients. Communication is absolute key to establishing such a relationship. This session shall look at the skills involved with good client communication and how this assists to discharge the ethical obligations a lawyer has to their client and to others. Specifically, this session shall: