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This recorded session brings together experienced and newly appointed Magistrates who will discuss their observations from the bench and provide advice relevant to criminal law practitioners.

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Restorative justice offers victims the opportunity to directly tell an offender how the offence has impacted their life via the assistance of a neutral facilitator.

RMIT University’s Centre for Innovative Justice's Nareeda Lewers discusses the benefits of restorative justice.

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Criminal lawyers are passionate about their profession; however, it is a job that can be intellectually, physically and emotionally challenging.

This session will provide a toolkit to help define and manage vicarious traumatisation, including tips for building awareness both individually and within workplaces along with coping strategies.

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On 1 July 2018, the Victorian government introduced the Intermediary Pilot Programme, which limits intermediary assistance to child victims and adults with a cognitive impairment who are either victims of sexual offences or witnesses in homicide matter.

If the pilot is successful, it is anticipated Victorian practitioners will have to be accredited or approved to undertake cases involving vulnerable witnesses.

Hear from our esteemed panel as they discuss what this means for criminal practitioners.

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This video explores the main features of the open justice principle and the common law and legislative powers that are available to courts to make suppression orders.

Presenter Jason Bosland looks at recent amendments to the Open Courts Act 2013 (2013) and examines comparative data on the use of suppression orders in Australia.

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In 2018, ten key legislative changes to sentencing law in Victoria took place, including the introduction of standard sentences, category A and B serious youth offences and youth control orders.

This video provides an overview of the changes to Victorian sentencing laws, to assist practitioners in their sentencing related advice to clients.

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At what point does the lawyer's duty to the Court take priority over the duty to the client? What are the duties of loyalty to the client? When does appropriate professional and ethical conduct cause those duties to become secondary to other requirements?

This video considers these and other matters and promote discussion of issues which, at times, have no easy answer and even no answer at all.

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LIV’s Criminal Law Conference is the flagship professional development program for criminal lawyers and those in the criminal justice system in Victoria.

The 2019 conference program features prestigious presenters from the judiciary, Bar, practice and universities, discussing contemporary issues with experts in various fields such as therapeutic jurisprudence, restorative justice, and lawyer wellbeing.

Videos of these sessions cover essential advocacy and legislative deep dives to fortify your professional toolkit.

*Members - get all conference videos for $195

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Foreign Investment Update will provide guidance and essential information for practitioners with foreign clients regarding the broad issues these clients face...

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The LIV State of the Profession - Essential Briefing 2020 brings together law makers, regulators, judiciary and leaders to outline their priorities, the challenges and opportunities for the legal profession in the coming year and beyond.

All sales proceeds from this Essential Briefing will be donated to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

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As the judge in charge of the Trusts, Equity and Probate List and the Testators Family Maintenance List, the Honourable Justice McMillan is an invaluable source of advice of guidance for practitioners appearing in these Lists.

In this keynote presentation, Her Honour covers the common and avoidable issues arising in matters in these Lists and provides guidance that will assist you in maximising hearing outcomes for your clients.

Succession 

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The recent Supreme Court of Victoria decision of Re Pittas [2019] VSC 380 and amendments to ss65-65E of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic) has highlighted the importance of preparing accurate applications.

It is essential that these accounts are accurately prepared by the acting solicitor so that issues do not arise at court when applying to pass an estate’s administration account or receive a commission.

Succession 

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This practical session brings you up to speed with the changes arising from the Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018, which came into operation in March 2019.

By covering changes to the format and witnessing of affidavits, witnessing statutory declarations and certifying copies of documents, this session imparts helpful tips to ensure you are fully compliant with the Act and can avoid filing and compliance issues.

Succession 

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A solid foundation in taxation legislation and principles pertaining to wills and estates is a key influencer of any legal practitioner’s succession and estate planning advice.

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In operation since 19 June 2019, the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 provides Victorians who meet strict eligibility criteria the ability to access voluntary assisted dying and address end of life suffering.

This enlightening panel session features subject matter experts who have been overseeing the operation of the legislation to date and providing palliative and end of life care services under its auspices.

Succession