Monday Briefs

3 September

3 September 2018
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Law Society welcomes landmark access to justice report  

The Law Council of Australia’s release of The Justice Project on August 23 is the most important and extensive investigation into access to justice in the past 40 years. The Justice Project focused on 13 key groups in our community who experience significant disadvantage. These include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI people, people with disabilities, the aged, children and youth, and people facing economic hardship. Continue reading >
 
NEWS
LSJ launches Off the Record podcast
LSJ has launched a new podcast to shine light on “taboo” topics of discussion among lawyers. Hosted by LSJ editor Claire Chaffey and online editor Kate Allman, the first episode explores alcoholism in the profession. SUBSCRIBE NOW
Law Society of NSW President’s Medal
Nominations for the President’s Medal are closing on 14 September. The award recognises an outstanding solicitor who improves justice in the community and practises law with diligence, passion and vision. NOMINATE NOW
GoodWILL project
UNICEF is calling for lawyers to be part of their GoodWILL Project, which brings together lawyers able to prepare simple wills for free for people who leave a gift to UNICEF Australia. REGISTER NOW 
First 100 Years of Women in Law 
Enjoy an evening with the Honourable Justice Virginia Bell AC and author Anne McLeod on 27 September as they explore the events surrounding the passing of the Women’s Legal Status Act 1918 (NSW). BOOK NOW 
 
WHAT'S ON
FLIP Innovation and Awards dinner
14 September
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Government Solicitors Conference 2018
4 September
Rural Issues Conference 2018
26 October
NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
EVENTS CALENDAR
 
 
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Call for expressions of interest: Law Society Committees 2019
The updated list of committees for 2019 and the expression of interest form are now available online. Committees are involved in an array of tasks and are split into three broad categories:
  • Regulatory committees – perform statutory duties under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW)
  • Policy committees – deal with legal policy, law reform, and legal practice matters across a range of areas
  • Liaison committees – linked to other professions or organisations
By drawing on the insights of committees, the Law Society meets its statutory duties and acts as a major player in law reform and policy debates. View the online policy submissions and projects undertaken by current and past committees online. Each year we seek to appoint a broad range of solicitors to our committees to reflect the diversity of the Law Society’s membership.
View the 2018 committees
View the online expression of interest form
Please note, expressions of interest must be made by 28 September 2018. Further queries can be directed to Philippa Wilde via email  councilsupportunit@lawsociety.com.au.
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Upcoming settlements with ANZ or CBA as discharging mortgagee - Most certificates of title held by ANZ or CBA were converted over the weekend to an electronic certificate of title (eCT). Practitioners should use the free Certificate of Title (CT) inquiry search to check if an eCT has been created. If settling in paper, vendor’s solicitors will need to prepare a Request for CoRD Holder consent. READ MORE
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NSW LRS Additional Fees - 27 August 2018 update - NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) has issued revised information as to the dealing and transaction types that will be subject to an additional fee pursuant to Item 7 of Schedule 1 of the Real Property Regulation 2014.
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Declaration of a new mine subsidence district at Branxton - Subsidence Advisory NSW have advised that the proposed Branxton mine subsidence district was declared on 1 September 2018. READ MORE

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CPD: are you on track?
Solicitors are reminded that we are almost halfway through the 2018-19 Continuing Professional Development year. Please take a moment to review the Society’s information about CPD to ensure you are on track to complete your CPD requirements by 31 March 2019. Members can use the LawInform CPD tracker to record completed CPD activities. All enquiries about CPD should be directed to the Registry Compliance Officer on 9926 0243 or by email: cpdcompliance@lawsociety.com.au.
 
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Discrimination and Employment
Righting the relic: towards effective protections for criminal record discrimination. By Rosalind Croucher AM >

Mediation
Singapore Convention 2018: reshaping alternate dispute resolution and enforcement. By Craig Carter >
 
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