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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Court funding and LSJ Speaker Series
As with Presidents before me, I have campaigned vigorously this year for a significant injection of State Government funding to reduce the ongoing delays and backlogs in the state’s justice system. As members well know, an increase in our state’s police resources in recent years has put more police on the beat, resulting in more arrests and an increase in the number of people on remand, awaiting trial. The resulting delays and backlogs in the courts have not only had an impact on victims, witnesses and the accused, but also on the viability of practice for solicitors and law practices. The NSW Government’s recent announcement of a $148 million funding boost for the District Court, which includes the appointment of seven extra District Court judges, will do much to cut through the backlog and bring about faster trials. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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To limit your liability or not? That is the question
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Only two days left to register your Scheme status. Important: All Law Society Members in private practice are required by relevant legislation to apply for exemption from the Scheme if they do not wish to participate in the Scheme.
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Rural crime and the law conference
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Join the University of New England, School of Law, from 29-30 November for a conference on the efficacy of current laws and policy relating to rural crime and the criminal justice response. REGISTER NOW |
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The magic of data-driven regulation – An evening with Professor Mireille Hildebrandt
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LSJ Speaker Series: Let’s talk about sexual harassment
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Have you experienced or witnessed sexual harassment in the workplace? If so, you’re not alone. Join us for an in-depth investigation into the prevalence of sexual harassment in the legal profession at our second LSJ Speaker Series on 28 November. BOOK NOW |
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John Marsden memorial lecture 2018
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Professor George Williams AO will address challenges arising from government moves to address terrorism for liberty, free speech and democracy at the John Marsden Memorial Lecture on 22 November. Free entry. The late John Marsden was a life member and Past President of the NSW Council for Civil Liberties. REGISTER NOW |
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WHAT'S ON
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Arts and Law - Law for creatives
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26 November 2018
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Overcoming non-financial barriers to access to justice
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27 November 2018
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Women Lawyers’ Association NSW – Christmas cocktails
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27 November 2018
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REGISTER NOW
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Book launch: The Future of Australian Legal Education
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28 November 2018
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The Central Coast Law Society – Rule 6 MCPD seminars
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28 November 2018
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REGISTER NOW
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The Central Coast Law Society – Christmas party
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13 December 2018
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The Art of Advocacy: Australian Disputes Centre seminar and end of year celebration
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3 December 2018
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The Time is Ripe: The case for a Federal and NSW Human Rights Act
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4 December 2018
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Cyberfraud alert
Since the last alert, the Trust Accounts Department has been notified of a further two incidents. READ MORE
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District Court Criminal Practice Note 17 – AVL Call-over for circuit sittings
This Practice Note replaces the procedure in respect to the telephone call-over for the listing of trials set out in Practice Note 2. The use of audio visual links ("AVL") is intended to facilitate the efficiency and effectiveness of call-overs for listing trials in circuit sittings. At all times, AVL call-overs constitute formal Court hearings. READ MORE
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Banking Royal Commission public hearings
The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry begin the seventh round of public hearings at the Sydney Family Law Registry, Lionel Bowen Commonwealth Law Courts Building today, and running until Friday, 23 November 2018. READ MORE
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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FLIP
Limited scope services: recognising a new form of legal practice
By Michael Legg >
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Child protection
Working with children scheme: five years on
By Sharminie Niles >
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IN THE PRESS
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New eMagazine: THE LEADER from business Council for Sustainable Development Australia
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December is for dining together
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Sofitel Darling Harbour’s chefs have created unforgettable experiences throughout the festive season for your dining pleasure. Whether treating your colleagues to a long lunch, or an intimate Christmas Eve dinner with loved ones, Atelier by Sofitel has a table for you.
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