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NEWS
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Recent NCAT decision
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The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal - Occupational Division (NCAT) has recommended that James Jianshu Feng’s name be removed from the Roll of Solicitors maintained by the Supreme Court of NSW. Mr Feng consented to an order recommending that his name be removed from the Roll, making full admissions to the 12 grounds of the Council of the Law Society of NSW’s application. The application included allegations regarding the provision of misleading information and falsified documents to the Law Society and one of its investigators, the deletion of documents that were the subject of a Law Society investigation and non-compliance with trust accounting obligations. Read more. |
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Buzzwords: Generative AI
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In this session, on 20 September, we will discuss its opportunities and challenges for lawyers, and explore how existing legal obligations can and should be applied to this technology. Members can register for free, on-demand or live. 1.5 CPD units. |
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NSW Young Lawyers Annual Assembly
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Expressions of Interest are now open to attend the NSW Young Lawyers Annual Assembly and nominate for a position as a 2024 Executive Councillor. The Assembly provides an opportunity for young and early career lawyers to come together for a weekend of networking and professional development and elect the 2024 NSW Young Lawyers Executive Council. EOIs to attend and nominate close on 30 September 2023. Submit an expression of interest. |
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Winha-nga-nha list
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On 4 September 2023, the Children’s Court introduced a dedicated court list for Aboriginal families involved in care proceedings at Dubbo Children’s Court. This follows a co-design process with Aboriginal community representatives and key stakeholders in response to Recommendation 125 of the Family is Culture Review Report. The list will be known as the Winha-nga-nha List (pronounced Wi-nun-ga-na). Winha-nga-nha is a word from the Wiradjuri language meaning to ‘know, think, remember’. The first sitting date will be 7 September 2023. The President of the Children's Court has issued Practice Note 18 – Winha-nga-nha List detailing how the Winha-nga-nha List will work. The Children’s Court has also published a Winha-nga-nha List Factsheet on the Children’s Court website. |
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Recognising and Presenting Evidence of Strengths in Legal Proceedings
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The NSW Bar Association’s First Nations Committee has partnered with the Bugmy Bar Book to host a panel discussion on the topic of ‘Recognising and Presenting Evidence of Strengths in Legal Proceedings’, which will take place on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 5PM (AEST) at the Law Society of NSW. Doors will open and there will be light refreshments from 4.30PM (AEST). Due to overwhelming interest this will now be a hybrid event, and there is a livestream option available at the updated registration link below. Register here. |
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Join a Law Society Committee
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Want to make a difference in the legal profession? Expressions of interest for members wishing to join one of the Law Society's Regulatory, Policy or Segment committees are now open. Participating in one of our Committees is a great way to give back to the profession, engage with the Law Society’s law reform and advocacy work, and meet new people—applications close Tuesday 3 October 2023. Register your interest. |
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2023 Bathurst lecture
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The Commercial Law Section of the NSW Bar Association will hold the 2023 Bathurst Lecture on 14 September 2023 from 5.30pm in the Banco Court, Level 13, Law Courts Building, Queens Square, Sydney. The lecture will be delivered by the Hon Chief Justice A S Bell on the topic ‘The Corporation in Private International Law’. The Bathurst Lecture is named after the Hon T F Bathurst AC KC, former Chief Justice of New South Wales, and is held each year in the Banco Court on a topic of commercial law. This lecture will be held in person. Registration is not required.
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Last call for this week's Foodie Feast
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We are counting down the days until we get to indulge in this Friday’s foodie feast. This week’s menu is packed with gourmet cheese, traditional beef lasagne, a big Italian salad and classic Tiramisu. Click here to order by 10am Tuesday 5 September, for delivery by 5pm Friday 8 September. |
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