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The New South Wales State Legal Conference
The next conference will be held in March 2012 on 23rd, 26th, 27th & 28th. More details are avilable in our conference information pages.

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The New South Wales State Legal Conference
ABN 27 085 880 164
SMC Conference Centre,
The Corner of Goulburn and Castlereagh Streets, Sydney
 

March 2012 Legal Conference

General Information | Conference at a Glance | Registration
Friday 23 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Packages 

Tuesday 27th March 2012

  • 27) 9.00am-12.30pm Legal Issues for "Not for Profit" Bodies | MCLE 3
  • 28) 9.00am-5.00pm An Estate Planning Seminar | MCLE 6
    Satisfies all the requirements of Rule 42
  • 29) 9.00am-10.30am Conveyancing Practice Issues "What Went Wrong?" | MCLE 1.5
  • 30) 9.00am-12.30pm Workers Compensation Update | MCLE 3
  • 31) 9.00am-12.30pm Insolvency | MCLE 3
  • 32) 9.00am-12.30pm Costs Update | MCLE 3
  • 33) 11.00am-12.30pm Recent Developments in Property Case Law | MCLE 1.5
  • 34) 1.30pm-5.00pm Legal Issues in Schools | MCLE 3
  • 35) 1.30pm-3.00pm Perennial Caveat Issues | MCLE 1.5
  • 36) 1.30pm-5.00pm Small Business Law Update | MCLE 3
  • 37) 1.30pm-5.00pm Administrative Law Update | MCLE 3
  • 38) 1.30pm-5.00pm Negotiation for Lawyers | MCLE 3
  • 39) 3.30pm-5.00pm Easements & Section 88K Convenancing Act | MCLE 1.5
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Session 27
Legal Issues for 'Not for Profit' Bodies

In this session chaired by Howard Harrison, the keynote presentation, given by Danny Gilbert, will look at the benefits to law firms in having an involvement with the "Third Sector." Bill d'Apice will consider the need for new organisational structures; the Public Juridic Person, and the current transition to new juridic structures. Kylie Maxwell will address a number of issues including ancillary fund changes; "in Australia" requirements; unrelated business Income Tax and Governance issues for "Not for Profit" entities.

The establishment and role of The Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission and the statutory definition of "charity" will be reviewed by Jospehine Heesh. Bryce Bridges will talk on the future for Churches as NFP's in providing community services as a result of changing Government requirements in the area of funding, and also because of changing community attitudes.

In conclusion Graham West will give a perspective of the development of relationships between "Not for Profit" bodies and Government.

Presenters:
Mr. Howard Harrison (Chair)
Managing Partner
Carroll & O'Dea
Phone: 9291 7100
Email: hharrison@codea.com.au

Mr. Danny Gilbert
Managing Partner
Gilbert + Tobin
Phone: 9263 4000
Email: dgilbert@gtlaw.com.au

Mr. Bill d'Apice
Partner
Makinson & d'Apice
Phone: 9233 7788
Email: wdapice@makdap.com.au

Ms. Kylie Maxwell
Senior Associate
Makinson & d'Apice
Phone: 9233 7788
Email: kmaxwell@makdap.com.au

Ms Josephine Heesh
Associate
Carroll & O'Dea
Phone: 9291 7100
Email: jheesh@codea.com.au

Mr. Bryce Bridges
Special Counsel
Wesley Mission
Phone: 9263 5555
Email: bryce.bridges@wesleymission.org.au

Mr. Graham West
Chief Executive Officer
The St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW)
Phone: 9586 0210
Email: graham.west@vinnies.org.au

9.00am-12.30pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 3
Cost $236.36 GST $23.64 Total Incl. $260


Session 28
An Estate Planning Seminar

This session will address the issues that arise in helping clients structure their affairs.

Firstly during their lifetime to:
  • Limit legal claims - Asset Protection
  • Minimise tax
  • Make provisions for incapacity
Secondly, at death to:
  • Have effective structures and strategies in place to pass wealth securely and tax effectively to intended beneficiaries sensitive to their need, wants and circumstances
The whole day session will cover, inter alia:
  • The role of lawyers in modern Estate Planning
  • The Modern Art of Estate Planning
  • Update on new bankruptcy laws
  • Achieving asset protection with the use of Family and Testamentary Trusts
  • Seven steps to tax effective estate planning
  • Business succession issues
  • Passing control to Family Trusts
  • Passing control of superannuation interests on death - who gets the super and how?
  • Overview of the tax consequences of death
  • The four main "Death Taxes" explained and demonstrated
  • The use of Trusts in modern wills to deliver tax saving and protection strategies
  • Detailed strategies that will help reduce and/or eliminate the modern "Death Taxes"
  • A review of relevant Tax Office Interpretive Decisions and Rulings on Estate Taxation
  • The crucial role of Will drafting in achieving tax minimisation on death
  • Testamentary Trusts comprehensively explained and demonstrated showing advantages and disadvantages
  • Special Estate Planning strategies for "blended families" and disabled/incapacitated beneficiaries
  • Questions and Case Studies
Solicitors who participate in this session will comply with the requirements of Rule 42 of the Solicitors' Rules for the 2011-2012 CLE year.

Luncheon is provided with this full day session.

Presenter:
Mr. Mike Fitzpatrick
Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Phone: 8266 0000
Email: mike.fitzpatrick@au.pwc.com

9.00am-5.00pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 6
Cost: $454.55 GST $45.45 Total incl GST $500


Session 29
Conveyancing practice issues. "What went wrong?"

Property law is becoming increasingly more complex. "Simple" conveyancing transactions can quickly go awry. A discussion of some effective strategies to avoid costly and protracted litigation and address and manage outstanding problems.

What can be done to achieve a workable result if unexpected issues arise.

Presenter:
Mr. Mike Devitt
Solicitor and Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Law
University of Wollongong
Phone: 4221 3456

9.00am-10.30am
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 1.5
Cost $122.73 GST $12.27 Total incl GST $135


Session 30
Workers Compensation Update

This session is chaired by Workers Compensation Commission mediator and arbitrator, Steve Lancken. The opening segment of the session will be a Forum where The Workers Compensation Commission President, Judge Keating, WorkCover's Acting Director Agent Operations, Cameron Player and solicitor Brian Moroney will discuss the handling of compensation claims. This inter-active session will help practitioners understand better how claims are handled in the Commission and give them the opportunity to discuss issues and ask questions.

Dr. Roger Pillemer will give a presentation on the spine injury. He will provide a comprehensive coverage of spinal injuries and an explanation of the language and terms used in medical reports.

Professor Glozier will speak about the explosion of psychiatric injury claims in the workplace. He will also talk about stress and heart attacks.

Brian Moroney will give a solicitor's view of the present situation with the handling of workplace injuries.

Presenters:
Mr. Steve Lancken (Chair)
The Trillium Group
Mediator, Arbitrator & Costs Assessor
Workers Compensation Commission of New South Wales
Phone: 0418 272 449
Email: steve@thetrilliumgroup.com.au

His Honour Judge Greg Keating
President
Workers Compensation Commission of New South Wales
Phone: 1300 368 040

Mr. Cameron Player
Acting Director
Agent Operations
WorkCover
Phone: 4321 5000

Dr. Roger Pillemer
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Phone: 9519 4677
Email: mailbox@rpillemer.com.au

Associate Professor Nick Glozier
Psychiatrist
School of Medicine
The University of Sydney
Phone: 9351 0536
Email: nglozier@usyd.edu.au

Mr. Brian Moroney
Special Counsel
Moray & Agnew
Phone: 9234 4622
Email: BMoroney@moray.com.au

9.00am-12.30pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 3
Cost $236.36 GST $23.64 Total Incl. $260


Session 31
Insolvency

In this session Scarlet Reid will address personal liability of administrators under the Work Health and Safety Act. Grant Whaley will give a presentation on the Cross Border Insolvency Act, three years on. Grant Whatley and Craig Ensor will speak on Receivers duties and obligations in circumstances where they inherit a sale contract on their appointment.
Ben Katekar will speak on pooling in relation to groups of companies.

Presenters:
Ms. Scarlet Reid
Partner
Henry Davis York
Phone: 9947 6000
Email: scarlet_reid@hdy.com.au

Mr. Craig Ensor
Partner
Henry Davis York
Phone: 9947 6000
Email: craig_ensor@hdy.com.au

Mr. Grant Whatley
Senior Associate
Henry Davis York
Phone: 9947 6000
Email: grant_whatley@hdy.com.au

Mr. Ben Katekar
Barrister-at-Law
Third Floor St James Hall Chambrs
Phone: 8998 8795
Email: katekar@3sjh.com.au

9.00am-12.30pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 3
Cost $236.36 GST $23.64 Total Incl. $260


Session 32
Costs Update

In this session chaired by Stephen Bowers, His Honour Judge Peter Johnstone will speak on the review of the Cost Assessment Scheme commissioned by the Chief Justice.

Gordon Salier asks the question, Has the Costs assessment process got out of hand? Jacqueline Highfield will give a presentation on current issues in costs law. John Sharpe will again review recent judicial decisions concerning Costs.

Presenters:
Mr. Stephen Bowers (Chair)
Partner
Bowers & Bowers
Phone: 0417 906 298
Email: stephen.bowers@optusnet.com.au

His Honour Judge Peter Johnstone
District Court of New South Wales
Phone: 9377 5840

Mr. Gordon Salier
Principal
Gordon A Salier
Phone: 9235 2977
Email: Gordon_a_salier@hotmail.com

Ms. Jacqueline Highfield
Solicitor
DGT Costs Lawyers
Phone: 9977 9200
Email: jacqueline.highfield@dgt.com.au

Mr. John Sharpe
Barrister-at-Law
Elizabeth Street Chambers
Phone: 9336 5375
Email: sharpe@estc.net.au

9.00am-12.30pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 3
Cost $236.36 GST $23.64 Total Incl. $260


Session 33
Recent Developments in Property Case Law

This session is an examination of some recent salient cases of interest to practitioners, including an important decision canvassing an "off the plan " purchase and representations as to views and silence amounting to misleading and deceptive conduct, as well as a decision relating to "asset lending" and consideration of "unjustness" of loan agreements and the public interest under Contracts Review Act.

Presenter:
Mr. Mike Devitt
Solicitor and Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Law
University of Wollongong
Phone: 4221 3456

11.00am-12.30pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 1.5
Cost $122.73 GST $12.27 Total incl GST $135


Session 34
Legal Issues in Schools

In this session, chaired by David Ford, general issues relating to schools will be addressed by Alex Kohn. He will review some recent cases involving a number of relevant issues for the education sector including duty of care.

Des Kennedy SC will give a presentation on bullying and related issues focusing on a recent Supreme Court decision of Schmidt J in Oyston v St Patrick's College.

Margaret Baker will consider concerns and procedures relating to preparing a school for litigation.

Greg Walsh will speak on litigating school assault and abuse cases.

Linton Morris SC will address the difficult area of mediation in school related legal issues.

Presenters:
Mr. David Ford (Chair)
Partner
Emil Ford Lawyers
Phone: 9267 9800
Email: David.Ford@emilford.com.au

Mr. Alex Kohn
Partner
Makinson & d'Apice
Phone: 9233 7788
Email: mail@makdap.com.au

Mr. Desmond Kennedy SC
Barrister-at-Law
Jack Shand Chambers
Phone: 9233 7711
Email: kennedy@jackshand.com.au

Ms. Margaret Baker
Senior Legal Officer
Legal Branch Department of Education & Communities
Phone: 9561 8538
Email: Margaret.Baker@det.nsw.edu.au

Mr. Greg Walsh
Principal
Greg Walsh & Co
Phone: 9570 6511
Email: gaw@gregwalshco.com.au

Mr Linton Morris QC
Barrister-at-Law
Jack Shand Chambers
Phone: 9233 2045
Email: l.morris@jackshand.com.au

1.30pm-5.00pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 3
Cost $236.36 GST $23.64 Total Incl. $260


Session 35
Perennial Caveat Issues

Caveat litigation continues to occupy the Courts, including issues relating to extending caveats.
Is it appropriate to caveat when there are other proceedings on foot relating to a fractured marriage?
A consideration of the principles of a seriously arguable case to extend and the balance of convenience. Has the alleged caveatable interest any "substance? Lodging fresh caveats.

Presenter:
Mr. Mike Devitt
Solicitor and Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Law
University of Wollongong
Phone: 4221 3456

1.30pm-3.00pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 1.5
Cost $122.73 GST $12.27 Total incl GST $135


Session 36
Small Business Law Update

In this session, chaired by Stephen Bowers, Warren Wells will speak on the sale and/or purchase of a business; his presentation will be "It's more tricky than it looks, acting for the vendor or purchaser of a business."

Greg Vale will address business structures and asks the questions: What is the best structure to use to run a business? What is the best structure to own investment assets? Are trusts still a good business structure? And, how to get profits from the business to the owners in the most tax effective manner?

Julian O'Sullivan will discuss the governance of small business focusing on the rights and duties of directors and shareholders. Brana Obradovic will speak on industrial relations and occupational health and safety in small businesses.

Steve Brown will cover the new federal Australian Consumer Laws:
  • What are the differences between Then and Now (contractual warranties - statutory guarantee)
  • Who is a consumer? Has the Law changed?
  • Guarantees, Warranties from Auctions
  • The new era of the Unfair Contract


Presenters:
Mr. Warren Wells
Partner
Balmain Lawyers
Phone: 9810 6166
Email: enquiry@balmainlawyers.com.au

Ms. Brana Obradovic
Barrister-at-Law
Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
Phone: 9635 1000
Email: bobradovic@lacmac.com.au

Mr Greg Vale
Solicitor Director
Binetter Vale Lawyers Pty Limited
Phone: 9993 3833
Email: g.vale@bvtaxlaw.com.au

Mr. Jullian O'Sullivan
Barrister-at-Law
Thirteenth Floor Selbrne/Wentworth Chambers
Phone: 9232 7750
Email: julianosullivan@wentworthchambers.com.au

Mr. Steve Brown
Chairman
Etienne Lawyers
Phone: 8845 2400
Email: sbrown@etiennelaw.com

1.30pm-5.00pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 3
Cost $236.36 GST $23.64 Total Incl. $260


Session 37
Administrative Law Update

In this session chaired by David Jones, Catherine Kelso will speak on the disclosure of Government Information and will focus on parliamentary privilege and public interest immunity.

Kirsty Ruddock will consider recent decisions on statement of reasons under the Administrative Decisions (Judicial) Review Act 1977 (Cth) and privative
clauses in NSW after the decision in Kirk v Industrial Court of NSW (2010) 239 CLR 531.

Bridie Nolan will give a talk about deconstructing administrative law decisions exploring the process by which errors can be found and remedies applied.

Michelle Castle will give a presentation of Case Law Review - she will look at important recent cases.

Presenters:
Mr. David Jones (Chair)
Senior Associate
Carroll & O'Dea
Phone: 9291 7100
Email: djones@codea.com.au

Ms Catherine Kelso
Senior Lawyer
Australian Government Solicitor
Phone: 9581 7451
Email: catherine.kelso@ags.gov.au

Ms. Kirsty Ruddock
Principal Solicitor
Environmental Defender's Office
Phone: 9262 6989
Email: kirsty.ruddock@edu.org.au 

Ms. Bridie Nolan
Barrister-at-Law
12 Wentworth Chambers
Phone: 9233 1896
Email: bnolan@12thfloor.com.au

Ms Michelle Castle
Barrister-at-Law
Forth Floor Selborne Chambers
Phone: 9236 4975
Email: mcastle@4selborne.com.au

1.30pm-5.00pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 3
Cost $236.36 GST $23.64 Total Incl. $260


Session 38
Negotiation for Lawyers

Since "Getting to Yes" was first published in the early 1980s it has become the leading text discussing how to influence others to do a good deal. Originally the product of research funded to come up with the best way for people to deal with differences, the book has been translated into many languages and sold many copies.

The theories detailed in "Getting to Yes" offer a rounded approach to negotiation and can be used to advantage by litigious and transactional lawyers.

In this session, using the " Elements of Principled Negotiation" described in "Getting to Yes" and "Beyond Machiavelli" you will learn:
  • How to recognise a good deal when it is offered
  • How to use standards of legitimacy to be truly influential
  • Communication skills that smooth negotiation
  • The differences between the Competitive and the Cooperative styles of negotiation, their benefits and downfalls
  • How to maintain relationships when we negotiate (and why)
  • The differences between a "position" and an "interest"
  • How to close the deal
  • What are your options if the negotiation fails


This session will be fast paced and involve interactive discussion and exercises to demonstrate the lessons that we can take from "Getting to Yes" and the work of the Harvard Negotiation Project. Skills learned can be used in everyday negotiations, in mediation, at work and in your personal life.

Presenter:
Mr. Steve Lancken
Mediator and Arbitrator
Workers Compensation Commission Mediator, Arbitrator & Costs Assessor
The Trillium Group
Phone: 0418 272 449
Email: steve@thetrilliumgroup.com.au

1.30pm-5.00pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 3
Cost $236.36 GST $23.64 Total Incl. $260


Session 39
Easements & section 88 K Conveyancing Act

In this session Mike Devitt poses a number of questions on easements.
  • Is the proposed easement "reasonably necessary" for effective use or development of land?
  • What does the Court take into account? Proposal and possible alternatives?
  • Easements involving an inclinator
  • Consideration of interference with a Right of Carriageway, including right to park
  • When is an easement abandoned and /or obsolete?


Presenter:
Mr. Mike Devitt
Solicitor and Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Law
University of Wollongong
Phone: 4221 3456

3.30pm-5.00pm
Tuesday 27th March
Claimable CLE Units 1.5
Cost $122.73 GST $12.27 Total incl GST $135

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