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NEWS
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Law Society Christmas closure
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The Law Society of New South Wales will be closed from Thursday 24 December 2020 through to Friday 8 January 2021. During this period, the Law Society will operate with a skeleton staff which will service specific licensing functions. The Law Society’s Phillip Street building and most services to the profession and public, however, will be closed. This is also the final issue of Monday Briefs for 2020. It will resume from 18 January 2021. Read more. |
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Law Society Library and Shop holiday closures
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All Library and Shop services will conclude for the year at 4pm on Thursday 23 December 2020 and return at 9am Monday 11 January 2021. Please note, access to the Library and Shop on Level 1 of the Law Society building will remain closed to visitors until further notice.
Where possible, please submit all requests for library assistance to library@lawsociety.com.au by 4pm on Friday 11 December 2020. |
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Specialist Accreditation Week 2020 recordings now available
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All recordings from Specialist Accreditation Week 2020 are now available to watch on-demand via LawInform. Access 10 CPD hours of sessions for each of the five streams offered in 2020, from experts and other specialists in their areas of law. View all courses on LawInform. |
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Applications open for the Specialist Accreditation Program 2021
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Don't miss this chance to promote and highlight your expert legal knowledge in one of the seven areas of law offered. Register today ahead of everyone else with our beat-the-rush discount, available until the end of February. Learn more and apply. |
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Save the date – Opening of Law Term Dinner 2021
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The 2021 Opening of Law Term Dinner will take place on Wednesday 3 February 2021. More information will be communicated in the new year.
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Sydney Law Careers Fair 2021 – Exhibitor registrations open
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Exhibitor registrations are open for the Sydney Law Careers Fair, to be held on Friday 26 March 2021 at the ICC, Darling Harbour. This is the perfect solution for exhibitors to maximise exposure to law students and graduates from all universities in one day, whilst minimising costs. Learn more. |
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Food delivery service to help FoodBank
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These festive hampers will get your taste buds in the spirit. Choose from a delicious spatchcock stuffed with pancetta, cranberry, barley, sage, and lemon, cranberry gravy, potato gratin, orange, pea and feta salad, topped off with an Italian Christmas cake. For something more substantial, try our succulent free range pork belly, served with creamy mash, cranberry jus, red cabbage, fennel, pine nut and currant salad, with white chocolate and cherry yule log to follow up. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. All profits go to support the 2020 President's Charity, FoodBank NSW & ACT. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Book launch – The Tuning Cymbal: Selected Papers and Speeches of Robert French
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15 December 2020
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Red Mass 2021
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4 February 2021
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Updated COVID-19 Pandemic Arrangements Policy and Class 5 Practice Note
The COVID-19 Pandemic Arrangements Policy has been replaced by a new policy effective from 10 December 2020. The revised Policy sets out arrangements that revoke the Interim Protocol for the Issuing of Class 5 Proceedings, which was adopted as an interim measure to deal with the first phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic and amends the procedure for filing and applications in criminal proceedings.
The Practice Note - Class 5 Proceedings dated 3 April 2018 has been replaced with a new practice note, effective from 10 December 2020 that:
- revokes the Interim Protocol for the Issuing of Class 5 proceedings, which was adopted as an interim mesure to deal with the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic;
- amends the procedure for obtaining orders to provide for alternative methods of hearing an application to commence proceedings; and
- sets out procedures for filing summons for the respective methods of hearing an application.
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Latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest bulletin
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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NSW Land Registry Services Business Arrangements Christmas and New Year 2020/21
NSW LRS Lodgment Office will be closed on 29 December 2020, 30 December and 31 December 2020. If online options for lodgment can’t be used, or for enquiries on these dates, bookings must be made via the Contact Centre (8776 3575) to arrange a time to lodge documents or conduct an over the counter search. The NSW LRS offices will also be closed on the public holidays. Read more.
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COVID leasing regulations changes
There have been a few changes to the COVID leasing regulations over the past months, including adjustments to the eligibility criteria and end date. Click here for a breakdown of the new and extended regulation.
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Solicitors needed for Downing Centre Duty Solicitor roster
The City of Sydney Law Society needs solicitors with lengthy experience in the Local Court or with Courts generally to join a monthly roster of duty solicitors at the Downing Centre Local Court. Email a_j_restuccia@yahoo.com.au or call 0419698753 if you can help.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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For your financial goals in 2021, speak to an expert who understands you as a lawyer. Contact Legal Home Loans for home, investment, and commercial loans. Law Society members get $500 cashback upon loan settlement. Find out more. |
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Connect with respected peers
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Join Clarence’s lively chambers of established, independent firms. Share resources, referrals and knowledge with trusted colleagues who are right around the corner. Express your interest with the Head of Chambers. Find out more. |
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