Monday Briefs

13 February 2023

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Regional Law Societies a nursery for legal and judicial talent

One of the greatest honours for the President of the Law Society of NSW is to represent all the solicitors of NSW when I speak at the swearings-in of new judicial officers. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve spoken at seven of these very special events. These occasions take on a special quality when the new judicial officer comes from the ranks of our Law Society members. Continue reading >
 
NEWS
New Saturday CPD courses
With the end of CPD year approaching 31 March 2023, LawInform has introduced new weekend CPDs, with two courses on offer for 3 CPD units each: 25 February - Flying solo: Must have tips for sole practitioners: Mandatory rule 6.1 and 11 March Embracing hybrid work: Mandatory Rule 6.1.
Just Chat episode Justice Dina Yehia
For the first episode of 2023, Keely McDonough sits down with NSW Supreme Court Justice Dina Yehia for a discussion about the moments that have shaped her career and how to make the profession more inclusive. Supported by NobleOak. Listen here.
Last call for this week's Foodie Feast menu
Treat yourself to this week’s decadent menu featuring peppercorn and mustard-crusted beef sirloin with rich red wine jus, crunchy roasted herb chat potatoes, crisp cos lettuce and pecorino salad, antipasto platter, and brown sugar pie. Order before 10am Tuesday, 14 February, for delivery by 5pm Friday, 17 February. Place your order.
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WHAT'S ON
Drafting Wills – live online masterclass
Tuesday 21 and Thursday 23 February 2023
NSW revenue law: One day intensive - live webinar
Friday 24 February 2023
In-House Corporate Lawyers Forum: Legal Professional Privilege 101: a guide to best practice and insight
Tuesday 28 February 2023
Pride Address and Breakfast
Friday 3 March 2023
International Women’s Day 2023
Wednesday 8 March 2023
NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
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LAWINFORM CPD CALENDAR
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Latest NSWCA Decisions of Interest Bulletin
The latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest Bulletin is now available here
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CRIMINAL LAW
Key reforms to Drug Court coming in 2023
By Judge Jane Mottley >
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Building trust Part 3: Supervising new lawyers online
By Justine Rogers and Tony Song >
IN THE PRESS
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