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28 February 2022
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Highlighting the positive nature of innovation and change
Monday Briefs is an opportunity for me to pass on vital information to members. It is also an opportunity for me to shine a light on initiatives and events outside a members’ practice area, which highlight the positive nature of innovation and change. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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A new resource for our members
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We are proud to support our members in all areas of their practice and are thrilled to share our latest member offering with you - the Marketing Toolkit. Alongside our Lawfully Explained campaign, we have developed a range of resources to help members connect with their communities and reach a broader range of clients. Find out more |
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International Womens Day 2022
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On Wednesday the 16th of March you can imagine a world free from bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. Please join us to celebrate IWD and this year’s theme #BreakTheBias with breakfast and a panel discussion featuring lawyers and acclaimed speakers Nyadol Nyuon, Katrina Rathie and Mariam Veiszadeh. Find out more. |
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2022 Specialist accreditation program early bird pricing ends tonight
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Specialist accreditation gives practitioners the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise in their chosen area and to have this officially recognised. Today is the last opportunity to benefit from our early bird application discount. Don't miss out apply here. |
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Beware of solicitor liability for hearing allocation and hearing fees
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Regulation 9(3) and 10(3) of the Civil Procedure Regulation 2017 (NSW) operate to hold solicitors jointly and severally liable for hearing allocation and hearing fees. Should solicitors wish to avoid liability for a hearing/allocation fee, it is open to them to take precautions, including those outlined here.
Tips for the Occasional Litigator – live webinar will be held tomorrow 2 March at 1pm. Register here. |
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NSW Court of Appeal's Decisions of Interest
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The latest edition of the NSW Court of Appeal's Decisions of Interest Bulletin is available here. The bulletin details Appeal Decisions of interest between November 1 and December 14, 2021 and covers NSW Court of Appeal Decisions, Australian Intermediate Appellate Decisions, Asia Pacific Decisions and International Decisions. |
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Appointment of The Honourable Justice Andrew Bell,
Chief Justice of New South Wales
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Justice Andrew Bell has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. A formal ceremony to mark this occasion will be held in Banco Court, on Level 13, at 9:15 AM on Monday 7 March 2022. The ceremony will be notified in the Law List on Thursday 3 March, Friday 4 March and Monday 7 March 2022.
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Senior trial judges from England and Australia speak about judging
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Hosted by the Australian Academy of Law this free public event features a distinguished panel that will discuss important aspects of judging in practice. Topics to be covered include: finding facts; decisions on the papers; writing judgments; case management; closed hearings; and ex tempore judgments. Read more. |
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Cultural diversity and barriers to career progression
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The Asian Australian Lawyers Association NSW Branch and the Women Lawyers’ Association of NSW are seeking solicitor participants for an online survey and focus group sessions addressing barriers to career progression faced by culturally diverse solicitors. To find out more about this project, see this flyer here. Have your say in the survey here. |
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On the menu this week
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Journey to South East China with this weeks Cantonese inspired foodie feast. Savour confit duck legs, spiced with cinnamon and anise, dressed in a house made plum glaze and paired with a comforting chicken short soup with scallop and prawn dumplings. Order by 10am Tuesday 1 March for Friday 4 March delivery. |
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COVID UPDATES
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Local Court update
Please see the attached Chief Magistrate’s Memorandum No. 27A – COVID -19. This memo includes two changes: a new section 5.1, which states that in-person appearance may be required where directed by the court in matters other than defended hearings and finalisation of sentencing and a removal of reference to COVID-Safe check in, which is no longer a requirement of the Memo.
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Children's Court update
The President of the Children’s Court has updated the Children’s Court’s Public Notice no. 13 to reflect the change in the government’s position in relation to face coverings. Paragraph 23 now states: All persons on court premises are encouraged to wear a fitted face covering unless otherwise determined by the judicial officer hearing the case. The updated Public Notice has been published on the Children’s Court’s website.
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Policy update - Land and Environment Court COVID-19 Pandemic Arrangements
This Policy commences on 18 February 2022. It replaces the COVID-19 Pandemic Arrangements Policy made on 1 December 2021. Read more.
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Law Society building reopening
The Law Society building reopened today, Monday 28 February 2022. The Society recognises COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool for maintaining the health and wellbeing of its employees and the wider community, and is committed to providing a safe workplace. Anyone entering the Society’s 170 Phillip Street premises is required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of entry to the building. Evidence of vaccination can be provided by displaying your COVID-19 Digital Certificate, which can be accessed via the Service NSW or Express Plus Medicare smartphone apps.
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WHAT'S ON
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Tips for the occasional litigator - live webinar
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Wednesday 2 March 2022
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Sexual Harrasmment - Changing workplace culture - live online workshop
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Tuesday 8 March 2022
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Why legal is so much more than a dustpan and a brush
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Wednesday 9 March 2022
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Women Lawyers Association of NSW 70th Anniversary Gala Dinner
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Friday 11 March 2022
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Shake it off - Why we will ultimately thank 2020 for bringing change to the legal profession
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Wednesday16 March 2022
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2022 Law Term Dinner
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Monday 28 March 2022
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FLIP Tech Tools: Document Automation
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Wednesday 30 March 2022
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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NSW LRS Connect
NSW LRS Connect will replace ePlan for existing customers and registered surveyors. All other stakeholders, including Lodging Parties, Legal professionals and Government departments will be able to sign up to use NSW LRS Connect from mid-late 2022. Read more.
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Revenue NSW - Trusts and land tax educational videos
Revenue NSW has created a five-part video series outlining trusts, their various components, types, and liability for land tax:
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Advocacy
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: February 2022
By the Law Society Policy and Practice Department >
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Criminal law
Affirmative consent: What the ‘common sense’ NSW law reforms mean
By Liz Snell >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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