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27 July 2023
Recording devices are now widely accessible and easily used. Increasingly parties are coming to the Family Law Courts armed with audio or visual recordings which they seek to rely upon.
This CPD considers the legality of audio or visual recordings and the use that can be made of these recordings in family law proceedings, with reference to Telecommunications (Interception & Access) Act 1979 (Cth), Evidence Act 2008 (Vic) and Surveillance Devices Act 1999 (Vic), as well as recent decisions. This seminar will also cover useful practicalities that practitioners should be aware of when faced with this complex area of law.
4 November 2021
Cryptocurrencies are becoming an increasingly common aspect of property settlement disputes. This session will explore common issues faced in a property settlement scenario where cryptocurrency exists, including disclosure (what to ask for / subpoena), tracing of transactions and valuation issues. The session will start with a basic introduction and assumes no prior cryptocurrency knowledge.
Mediation offers the best chance many family law litigants have to resolve their case on their own terms. Solicitors, Counsel and Mediators all have an important role to play in facilitating this process.
This is an opportunity to hear from two experienced barristers about how they approach mediations, from the perspective of counsel and mediator.