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Recorded Webinar: Loose Lips Sink Ships: Disclosure and Publication Challenges under the new Family Law Regime

The recent amendments to the Family Law Act will have a significant impact on the disclosure and use of information in disputes and proceedings, and not necessarily for the better. This session provides a deep dive into the new provisions and how they will affect all aspects of a
PRESENTED BY Barry Berger Director, Accredited Family Law Specialist - Dignity EDR , Melbourne

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About the Webinar

The recent amendments to the Family Law Act will have a significant impact on the disclosure and use of information in disputes and proceedings, and not necessarily for the better. This session provides a deep dive into the new provisions and how they will affect all aspects of a practitioner’s work, including:

  • The ALRC recommendations and background to the new provisions
  • What constitutes a “communication” and when is it prohibited?
  • Exclusions and limitations in the new provisions
  • How will contravention be enforced?
  • Details of the enhanced information sharing scheme and the new national framework
  • The scope, safeguards and exclusions of the new orders and restrictions on issuing of subpoenas
  • The practical implications of the new process – for better or for worse?
  • Tips and traps for practitioner compliance
  • What should you be telling your client?

Presented By

Barry Berger
Director, Accredited Family Law Specialist, Dignity EDR Melbourne, Vic

Barry graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Economics (1972) and Bachelor of Laws (1974). He saw the introduction of the Family Law Act in the mid-seventies from the previous Matrimonial Causes Act, and has practiced through the many and varied changes of Family Law since then.

During his career, Barry has been the Head of Family Law at a number of prominent firms and was the co-founder and Managing Partner of Berger Kordos Lawyers and prior to that he was the Head of the Family Law Department of Home Wilkinson Lowry which subsequently became HWLE.

In 2021 together with Leon Berger (who is also a Family Law Accredited Specialist FDRP and Mediator), Barry established Dignity EDR - Effective Dispute Resolution and Dignity.Legal, an initiative which specialises in out-of-court settlements through negotiation, Mediation, Collaboration and provides expert guidance in all relationship matters.

He has been an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and a Mediator since 1991, and recently became an Accredited AIFLAM Arbitrator. Barry is committed to helping people effectively find family law resolutions at all stages of their relationship.

Barry Berger is one of Australia’s most experienced family lawyers and is known in the profession for giving strategic legal advice in complex family law matters, an innovator in Relationship Dispute Resolution and collaborative law , and a champion of value-pricing for professional services.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in family law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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