Fundamentals Series - September 2024

Fundamentals Series

Discover the essential building blocks of various legal practice areas and skills with the ACT Law Society's Fundamental Series. Designed for both new and experienced lawyers, our monthly sessions offer insights into key issues and practice areas. Whether you're looking to expand your expertise or stay updated on legal developments, there's something for everyone. Join us on the last Tuesday of each month for practical knowledge and professional growth.

Tuesday 24 September 2024

SCHEDULE

10:30am - 11:30am - The 'Harman Obligation'

12:00pm - 1:00pm - How to Prepare a Client for Mediation

 

The 'Harman Obligation':

This session will clarify some commonly overlooked and misunderstood issues relating to the scope and operation of this important principle that can, if breached, lead to a contempt of court or a complaint to the Law Society.

The ‘Harman obligation’ is the common law doctrine established in Harman v Secretary of State for Home Department [1983] 1 AC 280. Breaching it can be a contempt of court. This means care must be taken to (i) identify when the obligation applies and what information it applies to and (ii) comply with the obligation when it applies. This can involve interpreting statutory provisions that require or authorise the use of certain information. The Harman obligation can have significant implications for the conduct of litigation by both government and private litigants, as well as for regulators and law enforcement agencies in carrying out their statutory functions.

ANDREW BERGER

KEY CHAMBERS

Andrew was called to the private bar in 2022. Before this, he worked as a solicitor and an in-house counsel in the dispute resolution group of the Australian Government Solicitor for over 20 years. Andrew has very broad legal experience and has achieved expertise across a number of areas of law, including appeals, public law, statutory interpretation, family law, inquests and inquiries, equity and trusts, wills and estates, tort law, professional discipline and contract and commercial law. He enjoys helping his clients find practical and efficient solutions to their legal problems. Andrew is a keen golfer and thrives on the mental challenge of both golf and the law!    

DETAILS

  • When: Tuesday 24 September, 10:30am - 11:30am 
  • Where: Hybrid - In person at the ACT Law Society or Online Live Streaming Webinars - a link will be sent the day of the event
  • Cost: Members - $50, New Lawyers and Students - $25, Non-members $70
  • CPD: Members will receive 1 point in Core Area 1
  • RSVP: 23 September 2024

How to Prepare a Client for Mediation

Mediation is of growing importance to those in legal practice. This presentation will look at mediation within the legal process, managing clients’ expectations, when to consider brief counsel, advising clients where agreement reached through mediation and where agreement not reached, managing a client who is resistant to mediation, and discussing ways to prepare your client for mediation so that clients are more confident entering the mediation process.   

The session will also provide with practical tips to consider when assisting clients as they prepare for mediation, so that both you and your client can get the most out of the mediation process.

CLAIRE NAIDU

CLAIRE NAIDU & CO

Claire Naidu is a mediator, arbitrator, lawyer, conflict management coach and collaboration coach. She graduated from the Australian National University with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom). She also completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and a Master of Laws (LLM). Claire is admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and is registered in the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory and the High Court of Australia.
Claire is accredited as a Family Law Specialist, a nationally recognised Mediator, and Arbitrator. She is also an Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) and is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) registered with the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department. Trained in reconciliation and resolution, Claire brings her training and decades of experience and her reflective approach to relationship transitions.

DETAILS

  • When: Tuesday 24 September, 12:00pm - 1:00pm 
  • Where: Hybrid - In person at the ACT Law Society or Online Live Streaming Webinars - a link will be sent the day of the event
  • Cost: Members - $50, New Lawyers and Students - $25, Non-members $70
  • CPD: Members will receive 1 point in Core Area 3
  • RSVP: 23 September 2024

Event registration terms and conditions

ACT Law Society invoices have payment terms of 14 days. Fees are payable upon registration. A 1.2% surcharge may be incurred on payments processed via credit/debit card. The Society reserves the right to cancel or alter events at its discretion, and in such circumstances, attendees will be notified via email. 

Definitions — 'Registration' means any booking given to the Society in writing, on our website, or by phone. 'Member' means any member of the ACT Law Society, including associate members and honorary members. 'New Lawyer' means any member who has held a practising certificate for five years or less. 'CLC' means any member working for a recognised community legal centre, or holding a volunteer practising certificate. 'Student' means any member holding a student membership.

All cancellations must be made in writing, and all cancellations will incur a fee, however, no charge will be incurred for substituting another person. Outside of the cancellation periods given below, a $10 administration fee will be incurred for any cancellation made. If a registered attendee fails to attend without notifying the Society in writing, no credit or refund will be offered and 100% of the total cost will be retained by the Society. 

CPD Events — In the case of CPD events held at an venue other than the Law Society, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event. In the case of CPD events held at the Law Society, for cancellations made up to two working days prior to the event, 50% of the total cost will be retained by the Society as a cancellation fee and the balance may be used as a credit towards other CPD events or be refunded. If you choose to keep a credit it will remain valid for 12 months from the event date, after which time it will expire. For cancellations within two working days of the event, no refunds or credits will be applicable. 

Webinars — In the case of live or on-demand webinars, as connection details are sent when registration is completed, no refund or cancellation is available. 

Social events — In the case of social events, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event.

Attendees of events consent to filming, photography and sound recording as members of the audience. By registering and attending this event you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes

 

 

Registration

In person registration - The 'Harman Obligation' (member) $50.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
In person registration - The 'Harman Obligation' (new lawyer + student member) $25.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Live streaming registration - The 'Harman Obligation' (member) $50.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Live streaming registration - The 'Harman Obligation' (new lawyer + student member) $25.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Live streaming registration - The 'Harman Obligation' (non-member) $70.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
In person registration - How to Prepare a Client for Mediation (member) $50.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
In person registration - How to Prepare a Client for Mediation (new lawyer + student member) $25.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Live stream registration - How to Prepare a Client for Mediation (member) $50.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Live stream registration - How to Prepare a Client for Mediation (new lawyer + student member) $25.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Live stream registration - How to Prepare a Client for Mediation (non-member) $70.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
 

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