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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Registrations open for the Annual Members Dinner
Each year, the Annual Members Dinner is a highlight in the Law Society calendar, allowing members to catch up with friends and colleagues for an evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment. It is also an opportunity to reflect on our achievements on behalf of the profession and thank those who have contributed to the work of the Law Society over the course of the year.
I am delighted to announce that Professor Megan Davis, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous and Professor of Law, UNSW and acting Commissioner of the NSW Land and Environment Court, will deliver this year's keynote address. Professor Davis is also a current expert member of the United Nations Human Rights Council's Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the former Chair and expert member of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (2011-2016). Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Call for expressions of interest –
Law Society Committees 2020
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Want to make a difference in the legal profession? Submit an expression of interest by 27 September 2019 to join one of the Law Society’s committees. READ NOW |
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2019 Charter for the Advancement of Women Awards: Nominations closing soon
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Recognise the efforts of signatories to the Law Society’s Charter for the Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession by nominating those who have contributed to the advancement of women in the legal workplace. NOMINATE TODAY |
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Reflections on the Wotton Decision
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Join us along with the NSW Judicial Commission and NSW Bar Association on Thursday 31 October for a seminar that considers the impact of Re Wotton v State of Queensland (No 5) [2016] FCA 1457, a successful class action on behalf of Aboriginal residents of Palm Island. REGISTER HERE |
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Latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest bulletin
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The Decisions of Interest bulletin is a regular publication produced by the Court of Appeal, summarising appellate decisions from Australia and internationally. Read the latest bulletin here. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Thought Leadership: Is biology destiny? Free will and the law in the age of biotech
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17 September 2019
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Three-day Practice Management Course
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30 September, 1 and 2 October 2019
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Book Launch: Ready, Aim, Fire - Major James Francis Thomas
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30 September 2019
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Continuing Legal Association of Australasia (CLEAA) Annual Conference
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17 - 18 October 2019
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Practice Management Course
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18, 25 October and 1 November 2019
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The Supreme Court of NSW Annual Corporate and Commercial Law Conference
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29 October 2019
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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JIRS statistics announcement
The enhanced statistics viewer on JIRS with post-sentencing reform penalties for the District and Supreme Courts is now available. FIND OUT MORE
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GST at Settlement - Update to online forms and email notification
The ATO has advised that several changes will be made to Form One and Form Two for the GST at settlement measure from 15 September 2019. Additional details will also be added to the notification emails sent by the ATO to assist processing.
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Bell Lawyers Pty Ltd v Janet Pentelow & Anor [2019] HCA 29
As a general rule, a self-represented litigant may not obtain any recompense for the value of his or her time spent in litigation. Under an exception to the general rule, commonly referred to as "the Chorley exception", a self-represented litigant who happens to be a solicitor may recover his or her professional costs of acting in the litigation. On 4 September 2019, the High Court unanimously allowed an appeal from a decision of the NSW Court of Appeal. The Court unanimously held that the Chorley exception should not be extended to the benefit of barristers. Further, a majority of the Court held that the Chorley exception should not be recognised as part of the common law of Australia. All practitioners are encouraged to read this decision.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Property
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Frame your achievements
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You've worked hard for your qualifications; make sure they are on show with Jackson Frames. Showcase your Practising Certificate or get any degree in a range of classic frames. Members.
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