Monday Briefs

9 December

Your weekly professional update
9 December 2019
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

2019: A focus on the technology and innovation transforming the legal profession

Providing our members with the resources and support to adapt to the technology and innovation that is transforming the legal profession has been a major priority for the Law Society this year. Guided by the recommendations outlined in the Law Society’s ground-breaking Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) Report of 2017, we have rolled out a record number of FLIP initiatives in 2019, including our regional roadshows, the FLIP conference, hackathon, CPD seminars on cybersecurity, the bimonthly “Behind the Buzzwords” series and our FLIPstream research collaboration with UNSW. Continue reading >
 
 
NEWS
Expressions of interest — Specialist Accreditation Board and 2021 Advisory Committees
The Specialist Accreditation Program is calling for expressions of interest from Law Society members interested in sitting on the Specialist Accreditation Board or a Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee. Read more
Last chance to save on our 2020 CPD program
Our February – March 2020 program features more than 50 courses including essential updates, masterclasses and hot topics. Plan ahead and register before 10 December 2019 to save up to 10 per cent off courses rates. View the program and register
2020 Opening of Law Term dinner
President-elect, Richard Harvey and the Council of the Law Society of NSW are pleased to announce the 2020 Opening of Law Term dinner, to be held on Wednesday 5 February at Parliament House Sydney. Register now to secure your place.
2020 Law Society diaries available now
The 2020 Law Society diary is now in stock and available in three convenient formats: week-at-a-glance, day-to-a-page, and pocket. Order yours today as stocks are strictly limited.
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Holiday closure — Law Society Library and Shop
The Library and Shop will close at 12pm on Tuesday 24 December 2019 and will reopen at 8am on Monday 6 January 2020. Monday Briefs will resume on 13 January 2020.
Dispute Resolution Service closedown over holiday period
SIRA’s Dispute Resolution Service will be affected during the NSW Government’s closedown period between 23 December 2019 to 3 January 2020 inclusive. Further information is available here.
LAWASIA Environmental Law Conference – Denarau, Fiji – 3-4 April 2020
Join lawyers from across the Asia Pacific at this two-day conference for a topical and intensive briefing and discussion on key issues relevant to climate change, it’s impact on the Pacific, and the role of lawyers in addressing those issues. The conference is being held in association with the South Pacific Lawyers’ Association and the Fiji Law Society. Find out more and register
 
 
WHAT'S ON
Celebrating 20 years of the NSW Young Lawyers Civil Litigation Committee
10 December 2019
Masterclass: advocacy in practice
5 February 2020
Important recent authorities for family lawyers
6 February 2020
NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
EVENTS CALENDAR
LAWINFORM CPD CALENDAR
 
 
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Consultation on the review of managed investment scheme rules
The Legal Services Council has issued a public consultation paper on options arising from its review of the managed investment scheme rules. Submissions close on 31 January 2020.
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Sitting arrangements: Christmas new year period 2019/2020
Normal rostered sittings of the Local Court are suspended on and from Monday 23 December 2019. The following sitting arrangements are to occur from Monday 23 December 2019 to Friday 3 January 2020 inclusive:
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Family Law – Federal Circuit Court Discrete Property List
The Federal Circuit Court Sydney Registry has introduced a new list for family law applications which are for financial orders only. These matters will now be assigned to the ‘Discrete Property List’ and heard by a Registrar. Read more
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Costs
The costs of law: a look back at the stand-out cases of 2019
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Animal law
Young Lawyers conference tackles big issues in animal law
By Giulia Prosperi-Porta and Timothy Allen >
 
IN THE PRESS
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
Fairfax & Roberts – pop up at the Law Society
Since 1858, Fairfax & Roberts has been creating jewellery. Come to the Law Society on 11 December from 11am to 3pm to view their new line, By Fairfax & Roberts, that marries luxury jewellery and everyday elegance and save 10 per cent as a member. Find out more >
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