Monday Briefs

15 July

Monday Briefs
15 July 2019
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Court review and new State Coroner appointed

The Chief Judge of the District Court, the Honourable Justice Derek Price AM, will carry out a review of case management and jury processes to reduce delays in criminal proceedings in the District and Supreme Courts.

The Law Society of NSW is looking forward to being consulted in relation to this review and ongoing dialogue with the Government around improvements in the operation of our criminal court system. We look forward to seeing the full terms of reference for this review. As the Chief Judge of the District Court has himself acknowledged, the complexity of criminal court matters makes this task very challenging. Continue reading >
 
 
NEWS
10 days to go
The countdown is on for FLIP Conference 2019. Join us to hear about key issues impacting the legal profession and engage in practical sessions to help guide you through the change process. Follow the day of learning with an evening of celebration at the Innovation Dinner featuring Daft Punk tribute band Discovery. FIND OUT MORE AND REGISTER
"Us too? Bullying and sexual harassment in the legal profession" survey findings
Join us on 1 August 2019 as we launch the findings of the International Bar Association's largest-ever worldwide survey on bullying and sexual harassment in the legal profession. This exclusive event will help us move towards creating healthier and more inclusive workplaces for all lawyers.
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A Magnitsky Act for Australia – Human rights bombshell or Frankenstein’s monster?
Don't miss this important Thought Leadership topic. Join our expert panel on 5 August 2019 as they explore the justification, impact and troubling origin of the Magnitsky Act and why there’s a significant interest for Australia.  REGISTER NOW
Cyber crime alert – solicitors and clients still being stung
Since the last alert, the Trust Accounts Department has been notified of a further four fraud incidents. Two involved the clients receiving emails purportedly from the law practice directing that they pay monies into the law practices’ trust bank accounts where the trust bank account details had been tampered with. This netted the criminals $187,510. READ MORE
Returning to work after parental leave
So you’ve returned to work and found other people working on your matters and projects. Should you fight them to get it back or accept that you will be doing different work now? READ MORE
Government Solicitors Awards – applications closing soon
Apply now for the $10,000 John Hennessy Legal Scholarship or nominate a public sector solicitor or group of solicitors for the Michelle Crowther PSM Excellence in Government Legal Service Award. Applications close 1 August 2019.
Just Art 2019 exhibition 20-23 August 2019
Visit the Just Art Exhibition to see the finalists from this year’s competition. Artworks will be available to purchase to support the 2019 President’s Charity, Our Watch. Catalogue coming soon. FIND OUT MORE
Young professionals charity ball
Join us for a très chic Parisian affair and take a step back in time for just one night in La Ville Lumière. Passports (and time machines) not required. The only thing you’ll need is a ticket for this year’s magical NSW Young Lawyers Young Professionals Charity Ball on 31 August 2019 at l'hôtel Sofitel Wentworth. LEARN MORE
 
 
WHAT'S ON

Practice Management Course
19, 26 July and 2 August 2019

FLIP Conference and Innovation Dinner
25 July 2019

Thought Leadership: A Magnitsky Act for Australia
5 August 2019

Specialist Accreditation Conference
9-10 August 2019

Government Solicitors Conference
3 September 2019

32nd LAWASIA Conference 2019
5 – 8 November 2019 | Hong Kong SAR
NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
EVENTS CALENDAR
LAWINFORM CPD CALENDAR
 
 
PROCLAMATIONS
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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FREE Probate workshop for clerks and solicitors new to probate
Join Louise Brown, Registrar in Probate of the Supreme Court of NSW, on 27 August 2019 at 12.30pm - 2.00pm for a workshop on Probate. Learn how to get your application right first time, what the registrars are looking for and how to reduce the number of requisitions you receive. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a 45-minute Q&A. To attend this workshop click here. Alternatively, if you would like to attend via web link click here.
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Australian Academy of Science and Australian Academy of Law joint symposium - A “Hypothetical” on Climate Change: the Science and the Law
A panel of experts on the science and the law relating to climate change will be asked questions by Justin Gleeson SC of the NSW Bar on this important topic on Thursday 22 August 2019 at the Federal Court. The symposium will be followed by refreshments. LEARN MORE
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The St George Sutherland Young Lawyers mental health and wellbeing workshop
Don't miss this important workshop on Tuesday 23 July 2019 at Club Cronulla which will explore the topic, "Self-care and recognising and responding to distress." LEARN MORE
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North Metropolitan Law Society’s meeting on 30 July 
Join Jenny McMillan, Legal Practice Consultant at Lawcover on 30 July 2019 for the North Metropolitan Law Society's July meeting to be held at Chatswood Golf Club. LEARN MORE
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The John Lehane Memorial Lecture
In memory of John Lehane, this lecture is hosted by Allens Linklaters and is given by a visiting senior judge. Join Lord Sales, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on 29 August 2019, who will discuss the topic "The interface between contract and equity". LEARN MORE
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Expressions of Interest: Membership of the NSW Population and Health Services Research Ethics Committee
The PHSREC seeks expressions of interest from lawyers (preferably not engaged to advise the NSW Ministry of Health) to join the Committee in the position of “Legal Member”. Membership provides a unique opportunity for individuals to contribute to ensuring human research in the population and public health research sectors meets the highest possible scientific and ethical standards. LEARN MORE
LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
Employment
Substance over form – Fair Work Commission cuts some slack 
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Privilege
Privilege pitfalls: implied waiver in email chains
By Cynthia Cochrane and Catherine Bembrick >
 
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The GlobalX team will be on hand to showcase their $0 conveyancing workflow and demonstrate their practice management solution, as well as GlobalX Search and Verification of Identity solution. 
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