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Young Lawyers is committed to providing affordable and accessible ongoing legal education and professional development tools to all NSW lawyers. Young Lawyers has conducted a rigorous CLE programme over the years and is widely acknowledged as providing high quality and innovative CLE sessions.

Because the Young Lawyers CLE programme is designed by young lawyers practising in NSW, Young Lawyers is able to react and respond quickly to changes in the law which warrant further education of the profession. The topics covered by our CLE programme are diverse and Young Lawyers contacts within the profession means that we are able to secure expert and accomplished speakers.

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Advocacy – The Art of Persuasion – 1 CLE Unit - $55
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Toxic Traps and Legal Pitfalls When Dealing with Contaminated Land – 1 CLE Unit - $55
Changes to Apprehended Violence Orders – 1 CLE Unit - $55
A Practical Approach to the New Liquor Act & Regulations – 0.5 CLE Unit - $44

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November 2008 - Download Brochure

All seminars to be held at the Law Society of NSW, Level 9, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney, unless otherwise indicated

Seminar	Date	Aims	Speakers	Cost
On Privacy 2 CLE Units - Essential	Wednesday 12 November, 2008 5.30 - 7.30pm	This seminar will discuss public law issues surrounding privacy law and the ALRC’s recent report on privacy. Erin Mackay will present on the report, after which Kate Eastman will discuss the intersection of privacy law with human rights and constitutional law.	Erin Mackay - Legal Officer, Australian Law Reform Commission Kate Eastman - Barrister, St James Hall Chambers Chair: Eli Ball, Tipstaff to Hon. Justice Ipp AO and CLE Representative of the Public Law Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$93.50 Member $121.55 Non Member Book Online
Developments in GST & Real Property Transactions 1 CLE Unit - Essential	Tuesday 18 November, 2008 1.00 - 2.00pm	The session will cover important GST developments including: the GST treatment of forfeited deposits (High Court decision in Reliance Carpet); margin scheme issues (Full Federal Court decision in Brady King); and proposed legislative changes, including changes to the margin scheme and general anti-avoidance provisions.	Matthew Cridland - Senior Associate, Mallesons Stephen Jaques Coby Foster - Solicitor, Mallesons Stephen Jaques Chair: Andrew Compton, Deputy Chair of the Property Law Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$66 Member $85 Non Member Book Online
Overview of Green Star, Nabers Enery and Documenting Green Commitments 2 CLE Units - Essential	Wednesday 19 November, 2008 5.30 - 7.30pm	A must for all property and environmental lawyers, this seminar will focus on the Green Star and NABERS Energy process including: snapshot of the main rating systems in NSW; documenting green commitments; changes to the design and procurement process required by Green Star/NABERS Energy; increased timeframes and record keeping; importance of an integrated process; commissioning and post occupany checking to track NABERS Energy performance and upfront, overarching design decisions that would make or break a project.	Grant Parker - Partner, Holding Redlich Lawyers PC Thomas - Director, Team Catalyst Chair: Kim Glassborow, Lawyer, Holding Redlich Lawyers and Chair of the Environmental Law Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$93.50 Member $121.55 Non Member Book Online
Protecting Business Reputation 2 CLE Units - Essential	Thursday 20 November, 2008 5.30 - 7.30pm pm	The speakers will consider legal actions available to protect the reputation of businesses and trading activities. This will include a review of relevant developments in the area of defamation law as well as comments on the ALRC’s proposed statutory cause of action for serious invasion of privacy.	Bruce Connell - Barrister, Blackstone Chambers Nicola Shaver - Associate, Johnson Winter & Slattery Chair: Adam Flynn, Legal Officer, Australian Copyright Council and Chair of the Communications, Entertainment & Technology Law Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$93.50 Member $121.55 Non Member Book Online
*Guarantees, The Contracts Review Act* & The Extent of the Legal Professional's Duty to Advise on Improvident Transactions** 1 CLE Unit - Essential	Thursday 25 November, 2008 1.00 - 2.00pm	This seminar will involve a discussion of: the nature of a guarantee and other instruments of lending and security; the general overview of the operation of the Contracts Review Act and the law of unconscionability; the duties of a legal professional when advising clients on transactions which appear improvident and the extent of these duties; and recent cases that have dealt with these issues.	Bridie Nolan - Barrister, Sixth Floor Selborne/Wentworth Chambers Chair: Stuart Cork, Principal, Cork Commercial Lawyers and Member of the Civil Litigation Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$66 Member $85 Non Member Book Online
Managing Ill & Injured Workers 2 CLE Units - Essential	Wednesday 26 November, 2008 5.30 -7.30pm	This seminar will cover topical and recurring issues in the management of ill and injured employees, including workers compensation and rehabilitation issues, occupational health and safety requirements, avoiding disability discrimination and managing termination of employment.	John Makris - Special Counsel, Middletons Kristine Thomas - Senior Associate, Middletons Chair: Heidi Fairhall, Lawyer, Blake Dawson and Chair of the Employment & Industrial Law Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$93.50 Member $121.55 Non Member Book Online
Afternoon CLE In Parramatta 4 CLE Units - Essential	Thursday 27 November, 2008 1.00 - 5.20pm Crowne Plaza, Parramatta, 30 Phillip Street, Parramatta	1.00 pm - 2.00 pm Orders and Injunctions Binding Third Parties in the Family Court - do they work? 2.00 -3.00 pm Offers of Compromise/Calderbanks 3.00-3.20pm Short Afternoon Tea Break with Refreshments 3.20 - 4.20pm Recent Developments in UCPR 4.20 pm - 5.20 pm Mandatory Rule 176	Chris Dunn, Accredited Specialist in Family Law, Matthews Folbigg Andrew Combe, Barrister, Fifth Floor Selborne Chambers James Mitchell, Barrister, Fifth Floor Selborne Chambers Dilan Mahendra, Senior Associate, Sparke Helmore Chair: Stuart Cork, Principal, Cork Commercial Lawyers and Member, Civil Litigation Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$120 Member $156 Non Member Book Online

December 2008 - Download Brochure

All seminars to be held at the Law Society of NSW, Level 9, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney, unless otherwise indicated

Seminar	Date	Aims	Speakers	Cost
Title Indefeasibility: Is Your Certificate Worth The Paper It Is Written On? 1 CLE Unit - Essential	Wednesday 3 December, 2008 1.00 - 2.00pm	The seminar will address a number of recent NSW Supreme Court decisions which have made in-roads into the protection indefeasibility affords to registered owners and mortgagees alike. This presentation will outline these recent developments and provide practitioners with guidance on what steps can be taken to mitigate against such risks. Some attention will also be afforded to claims against the Torrens Assurance Fund and other parties involved in sale/lending transactions (such as solicitors and brokers) that arise following a fraud being committed.	Justin Bates - Partner, Gadens Lawyers Jon Downes - General Counsel, First Title Insurance Chair: Melanie Hunter, Senior Associate, Holding Redlich, Chair of the Property Law Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$66 Member $85 Non Member Book Online
Adaptation To Climate Change: A Legal Imperative 1 CLE Unit - Essential	Friday 5 December, 2008 1.00 - 2.00pm	The seminar will; Explain climate change regulation in Australia and provide an overview of the Federal Government's 'White Paper'; Discuss the Garnaut Climate Change Review; Provide a comparative review of new climate change regulation overseas; Discuss aspects of emerging climate change litigation both in Australia and overseas; and Discuss the liabililities of climate change.	Matthew Baird - Barrister,Third Floor Wentworth Chambers Chair: Amy Ward, Lawyer, Allens Arthur Robinson and Environmental Law Stream Administrator, International Law Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$66 Member $85 Non Member Book Online
Introduction To The New Family Provision Legislation 1 CLE Unit - Essential	Monday 8 December, 2008 1.00 - 2.00pm	The seminar will discuss; Chapter 3 of the Succession Act 2006; Prescribed period reduced to 12 months; no extension by consent; Regulations allowed on advertising, mediation and costs; 'Small estates' - $750,000.	Richard Neal - Partner, Teece Neal Hodgson Chair: Tyrilly Bolton, Solicitor, Swaab Attorneys and Deputy Chair, Communications, Entertainment and Technology Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$66 Member $85 Non Member Book Online
Recent Developments Under The NSW Motor Accident Act 1 CLE Unit - Essential	Tuesday 9 December, 2008 1.00 - 2.00pm	The seminar will cover recent developments under the New South Wales Motor Accidents Act and recent court decisions.	Ross Letherbarrow SC - State Chambers Chair: Daniel Petrushnko, Solicitor, Ferguson Lawyers and Chair of the Criminal Law Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$66 Member $85 Non Member Book Online
Mandatory Rule 176 1 CLE Unit - Mandatory	Wednesday 10 December, 2008 1.00 - 2.00pm	The seminar will address the mandatory requirements of Rule 176 of the Legal Profession Rules, especially dealing with the principles of equal employment opportunity, law relating to discrimination and harrassment, OH&S, employment law and management of a legal practice.	Jonathan Wright - Lawyer, Sparke Helmore Chair: Adam Flynn, Chair of the Communication, Entertainment & Technology Committee, NSW Young Lawyers	$66 Member $85 Non Member Book Online

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