Ethics and professional responsibility
This course deals with three areas where solicitors’ ethical obligations arise. First, the overriding duty of a solicitor to the court and the obligations this imposes on a solicitor. Secondly, the...
View ArticleA guide to understanding generational differences
This course by Belinda Cohen of Inspired Reality provides an introduction to understanding generational difference and how it impacts workplace relationships. The course explores four different...
View ArticleMetcash – Did it change anything?
The recent Metcash decision has turned the spotlight on the assessment of mergers by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). There is a perception that the case has increased the...
View ArticleStatutory demands – tricks and pitfalls
Preparing a statutory demand that complies with the Corporations Act requires precision. However, knowing when to issue a statutory demand is just as important as knowing how to prepare a one. This...
View ArticleNegotiating and drafting terms of settlement
Now, more than ever parties are encouraged to compromise their differences, rather than pursue their legal rights and remedies by a trial in court. For example, in the Second Reading Speech...
View ArticleAn introduction to Social Media
Social media is impacting many areas of the law from discovery and service of documents to playing an increasing role in family law, workplace relations and defamation cases. It is a lawyers...
View ArticleUndertakings by lawyers: Content and consequences
This course looks at the history and application of undertakings by solicitors. Further it looks at recent cases and the consequences of breaching an undertaking. Learning outcomes To understand: what...
View ArticleEthics, lawyers and government lawyers
This course deals with three areas where solicitors’ ethical obligations arise. First, the overriding duty of a solicitor to the court and the obligations this imposes on a solicitor. Secondly, the...
View ArticleDirectors’ duties – what lawyers need to know
This course by Simon Pitt and Dean Luxton of Green’s List, provides an in depth analysis of the directors’ duties in recent years, thoroughly exploring the case law. The course looks at Recent...
View ArticleHot topics in tax law 2013
This course provides a review of recent Tax law decisions, with a focus on penalties, which has been a hot topic in the Court recently. Designed for lawyers to understand: recent tax cases issues...
View ArticleFinding Commonwealth Legislation
Watch a short video from Natalie about how to find Commonwealth Legislation. You need to use the official version of legislation – at a Commonwealth level, this is produce by CommLaw. Watch out for...
View ArticleWhere does online learning fit into your firm’s professional development...
Face to face learning continues to be the primary method of professional development in the legal sector but what is the future for the delivery of online learning? Changes in employee demographics,...
View ArticleEmail and negotiation. What are the risks and benefits?
This course looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using email in negotiation. It recognises the increased use of email in negotiations and questions how effective email really is in the...
View ArticleWorkplace behaviour
This introductory module outlines the kind of behaviour that is unacceptable at our firm. It also outlines the key concepts covered in our policy and what to do if you have a question or issue. By the...
View ArticleeLearning: What’s hot for 2014 (part 1)
After attending DevLearn (one of the largest eLearning conferences in the world) in Las Vegas, Natalie shares some inspiring tips and trends for improving learning in the context of professional...
View ArticleeLearning: What’s Hot for 2014 (Part 2)
Natalie shares some more inspiring tips and trends for professional development for Lawyers. Natalie originally put this video together for the CLEAA (Continuing Legal Education Association of...
View ArticleFinding Obscure Legal Cases in Australia
Keep these steps handy by downloading - Tip Sheet 2 – How to find obscure legal cases in Australia. This video shows you how to find Supreme Court cases you can’t find elsewhere. These are often old,...
View ArticleCLE in a changing legal world: Jordan Furlong at CLEAA
CPD Interactive were pleased to sponsor the keynote speaker Jordan Furlong at this year’s CLEAA (Continuing Legal Education Association of Australia) conference at Brisbane’s College of Law. Jordan is...
View ArticleThey also have a law degree…Martin Flanagan
In the first of a new, occasional column for CPD Interactive, Melbourne writer PAUL BATEMAN seeks to profile just some of the many writers and artists who also have a law degree – starting with writer...
View ArticleProcedural issues raised in the McCabe case – Part 1
This course looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using email in negotiation. It recognises the increased use of email in negotiations and questions how effective email really is in the...
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