Monday Briefs

17 September
17 September 2018
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
What does the future hold?  

The Law Society’s ground-breaking conference on the Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) in Sydney last Friday presented an incredible wealth of information, ideas and thought-provoking discussions for the profession on so many levels. Over the course of the conference, an incredible line-up of more than 50 eminent international and Australian speakers, law tech experts, members of the judiciary, academics and regulators provided a snapshot of the near future for lawyers, outlining how they should embrace innovation and new technologies if they want to achieve greater professional success.
 
NEWS
Call for expressions of interest – Law Society Committees 2019
Want to make a difference in the legal profession? Submit an expression of interest by 28 September to join one of the Law Society’s committees. READ NOW
International Bar Association Survey: Bullying and Harassment in the Legal Profession
Research indicates one in two female lawyers and one in three male lawyers have been bullied. One in three female lawyers has been sexually harassed in the workplace. This new survey is the first step in developing a response to these alarming statistics. Complete the anonymous survey.
Introduction to the Aboriginal Land Rights System in NSW
This seminar is a joint initiative of the NSW Judicial Commission Ngara Yura Committee, the NSW Bar Association’s First Nations Committee and the Law Society of NSW Indigenous Issues Committee. REGISTER NOW
2018 Asia-Pacific Conference – looking beyond trademarks
Deepen your knowledge of IP issues and business-relevant topics and take advantage of key networking opportunities with colleagues from various organisations and outside counsel. REGISTER TODAY
Australian Dispute Centre 2018 ADR Address
The Hon. Chief Justice Tom Bathurst AC will deliver the Australian Dispute Centre’s Supreme Court of NSW 2018 ADR Address on the topic “ADR, ODR and AI-DR or, do we even need courts anymore?” on 20 September. REGISTER NOW
 
WHAT'S ON
Supreme Court Corporate and Commercial Law Conference 2018
20 November 2018
Permanence obligations under the Emissions Reduction Fund
19 September 2018
Wills and probate for support staff
20 September 2018
Rural Issues Conference 2018
26 October 2018
21st Commonwealth Law Conference
8-12 April 2019 | Livingstone, Zambia
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NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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New Supreme Court Practice Note and Online Protocol
Practice Note SC EQ 1 – Case Management has been reissued and replaces the previous version. This Practice Note, in conjunction with Practice Note SC EQ 14 – Online Court Protocol  commenced operation on 5 September 2018 and both apply to all cases in the Equity Division General List that are case managed by the Registrar in Equity.
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General Federal Law list in the Parramatta Registry
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia has announced it will commence a General Federal Law list in the Parramatta Registry from 1 January 2019. See the Courts and Litigation page of our website.
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Upcoming settlements with an ADI as a discharging mortgagee
Many of the certificates of title held by ADIs have now been converted to an electronic certificate of title (eCT). After the initial conversion of most titles held by ANZ, CBA, Westpac and NAB, titles held by the remaining ADIs are being converted. Practitioners should use the free Certificate of Title (CT) inquiry search to check if an eCT has been created. If settling in paper, vendor’s solicitors will need to prepare a Request for CoRD Holder consent. READ MORE
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Solicitors needed for Downing Centre Duty Solicitor roster 
The City of Sydney Law Society needs solicitors with experience in the Local Court to join a monthly roster of Duty Solicitors at the Downing Centre Local Court. Email a_j_restuccia@yahoo.com.au if you can help.
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NCAT vacant positions – applications closing soon
The Attorney-General is calling for applications from qualified persons for appointment to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The vacant positions include Deputy President and Division Head – Occupational and Administrative and Equal Opportunity divisions; Principal Member, all divisions; and General Members, Consumer and Commercial Division. Applications close 23 September 2018.
 
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MEMBER BENEFITS
 
In celebration of the first 100 years of women in law 
Attend an evening with the Honourable Justice Virginia Bell AC and author Anne McLeod, examining the events of the Women’s Legal Status Act 1918 (NSW). Thursday 27 September at the Union University & School's Club. Learn more. >  
 
Earn 500,000 Velocity Frequent Flyer Points with Westpac
Earn 500,000 Velocity Frequent Flyer Points with a new Westpac packaged home loan over $1 million. Terms and conditions apply*. Westpac offers Law Society members a range of discounts and benefits on home and business loans, and business equipment finance. Visit Westpac today. >
Join a community of independent boutique firms
As the largest solicitors chambers in Australia, Clarence offers beautiful workspaces designed for lawyers. You choose your level of support with a range of exclusive benefits. Book a tour today. We know you will love being part of the Clarence network. View Clarence. >
 
 
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