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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Budget should deliver for justice
Tomorrow afternoon, NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey rises to deliver the Minns Government’s first Budget. As recent media coverage has observed, the electorate has been softened up to expect a budget previewed by some as “brutal”. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Flooding closes Law Courts Building in Queens Square
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Members are advised the Law Courts Building in Queens Square has suffered another major flooding event due to a broken pipe affecting all floors in the building. Access to the premises will therefore be limited until further notice and matters listed in the building are being reallocated urgently. On Monday morning, the Court advised all matters listed for Tuesday to Friday this week will continue to be heard. Court rooms in Wentworth Chambers, Hospital Road, St James Road, King Street, the Chief Secretary’s Building and the Land & Environment Court will be used. The Daily Court List will indicate the relevant court rooms. Updates will be announced via LSJ online here, and on the Law Society’s social media pages. |
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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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Let’s settle this once and for all: ADR 2023 and beyond
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Join us for our annual ADR networking event. Our panelists bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, promising an insightful and enlightening discussion that will shape your understanding of ADR in 2023 and beyond.
Attendees are also invited to stay for a catered networking reception, providing an opportunity to meet and mingle with peers. Register now. |
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Help protect your loved ones during turbulent times
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Almost two-thirds of Australians expect their income to be affected in 2023. NobleOak’s new eBook offers insights into Life Insurance and what drives Australians to keep their personal insurances during financially uncertain times. Click here to access the eBook. NobleOak Life Ltd. General advice only. Consider the PDS. TMD on site. AFSL 247302. *Independent research conducted nationally by PureProfile Australia Pty Ltd in December 2022 with over 1,000 Australians aged between 30 and 60. |
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Job opportunity - Applications open for two new members of NSW Sentencing Council
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The Attorney General is calling for applications to be considered for appointment to the NSW Sentencing Council. There are two vacancies:
- a member representing the general community, and
- a member with expertise or experience in Aboriginal justice matters.
The Attorney General's media release about the opportunity is available here. Currently, the Council is working on a review of sentencing for firearms, knives and other weapons-related crime. Further information about the Council and its work is available here. To learn more about the opportunity click here. |
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UNSW Allens Hub Annual Lecture with Nancy S. Kim
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The Internet of today is the result of myriad influences, ideologies and compromises. But one of the biggest forces shaping how we act and interact online is often overlooked – digital adhesive terms. Typically labelled 'Terms of Service', 'Terms of Use', 'Terms and Conditions' and the like, and often referred to simply as 'TOS', the virulent spread of these adhesive terms has shaped online interactions for the past three decades. Register here. |
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Webinar: Trade and Investment Law in Vietnam
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LAWASIA has the great pleasure of inviting legal professionals to attend an insightful and interactive complimentary webinar: Trade and Investment Law in Vietnam on Friday 22 September 2023 4:30pm AEST. This has made Vietnam an attractive destination for trade and investment, thanks to its stable political system, young and dynamic workforce, low wages, and a growing middle class. Register here. |
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Treat yourself to this week's Foodie Feast
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Kick off your weekend with a succulent pot-roasted lamb shoulder with garlic and rosemary, silky mashed potatoes, a seasonal salad, and a perfectly flakey vanilla slice. Click here to order by 10am Tuesday 19 September, for delivery by 5pm Friday 22 September. |
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MEMBER BENEFITS FEATURE OF THE WEEK
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Law Society Member Benefits
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Discover an unrivalled range of exclusive offers from our Member Benefits providers, including personal and lifestyle products and services tailored to support you and enhance your legal practice. Do not miss out on these exceptional deals.
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WHAT'S ON
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Buzzwords: Generative AI
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Wednesday 20 September 2023
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2023 Annual Conference
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5 and 6 October 2023
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Sexual harassment: Changing workplace culture – online
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Thursday 12 October 2023
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Mental Health and Wellness Law: How to Remain Calm During Change
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Tuesday 17 October 2023
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Let’s settle this once and for all: ADR 2023 and beyond – in-person
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Thursday 19 October 2023
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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September Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for September is now available. Here you will find advertisements for agency and referrals, practices for sale and purchase and much more, plus all missing wills notices. Read more.
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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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Amended Practice Note District Court Civil No 1 – Case Management in the General List
On 11 September 2023, the Chief Judge approved the following amendments to Practice Note District Court Civil No 1 – Case Management in the General List, with a commencement date of 18 September 2023:
7.3 is amended to reflect the current case management practices for Notices of Motion filed in the Online Court.
7.4 introduces the time for filing and service of written submissions by 11:00am the day prior to hearing of the Motion.
The Practice Note is available here.
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Re-issued Practice Note SC GEN 20 – Citation of Authority
On 12 September 2023 the Chief Justice reissued Practice Note SC GEN 20 – Citation of Authority, with a commencement date of 1 October 2023.
The revised Practice Note approves the use of official medium neutral citation for the citing of any authority (subject to Practice Note SC CA 1 Court of Appeal and SC CCA 1 Court of Criminal Appeal – General).
The Practice Note is available here.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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CORPORATE/ COMMERCIAL LAW
Cyclone oppression: Navigating shareholder disputes through the eye of the storm
By Evatt Styles >
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HUMAN RIGHTS
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict will change all future wars
By Lorraine Finlay and Patrick Hooton >
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