Monday Briefs

13 August

13 August 2018
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Law Society taking action on mental health

A significant proportion of solicitors practising in NSW will at some point live with a mental health condition. The Law Society has for a long time worked to support the legal profession by providing information about mental health and wellbeing, as well as information to encourage solicitors to access appropriate psychological support when they are in difficulty. In this space, it is vitally important for the Law Society to remain informed by the best practice available in the field of mental health. Continue reading >
 
NEWS
The Hon Justice Stephen Gageler AC, Justice of the High Court of Australia, will deliver the oration titled ‘Truth and Justice and Sheep’ at the Federal Law Courts on 20 August. >
Taxes and debt recovery seminar
The Australian Bar Association is holding a free National Taxation seminar on ATO debt recovery to be held in Federal Court registries around Australia on 23 August. >
The Australian Women Lawyers are hosting their annual conference from 24-26 August. Hear from eminent speakers including Professor Gillian Triggs, the Hon Jane Matthews AO, Dr Kay Patterson and the Hon Margaret Beazley AO. >
Join a gathering of the world’s leading public and private international lawyers at the International Law Association Conference Dinner at Luna Park on 22 August. >
Just Music Concert – Support your talented colleagues
We are proud to announce the finalists of the Just Music Competition who will perform with special guest Cathi Ogden on 31 August at City Recital Hall. Proceeds to The Butterfly Foundation. Book now >
 
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Acting for family and close friends – The Ethics Committee has published a new FAQ regarding when not to act for family members and close friends. View the ethics FAQs
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Bulk conversion of paper certificates of title From 1 September 2018, New South Wales Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) will be carrying out a bulk conversion of paper certificates of title (pCT) to electronic certificates of title (eCT) on behalf of the Registrar General. Read more
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Re-location of court document access services to the Level 5 Registry of the Supreme Court of NSW Practitioners and parties are advised that all Registry services are now available on Level 5, rather than split across two floors.  All users or approved copying firms who need to view, uplift or copy court documents or subpoenaed material can do so from the main registry on Level 5, instead of Level 4. For further information please see the announcement on the Supreme Court website.
 
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Minister for Immigration and Border Protection v SZVFW & Ors [2018] HCA 30 
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MEMBER BENEFITS
The August LSJ is out now with a report on the impact of maternity leave on legal careers plus a wrap-up of the latest treatments for sex offenders and some tips to help enhance your willpower. >
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