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1 February 2021
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Australia Day Awards celebrate remarkable Australian women

This year’s Australia Day Awards celebrated four remarkable Australian women, all united in a desire to help others find their voice. Four inspiring women creating positive change for the benefit of society. Continue reading >

 
 
NEWS
Specialist Accreditation Program 2021
Q&A sessions
We're hosting Q&A sessions for all the areas of law in this year's Specialist Accreditation Program. It's a chance to hear from two assessor's from the Advisory committee and other Accredited Specialists about their experience. Book here.
Free webcast: Mental Health Awareness
Registered psychologist Ahelon Annathurai discusses common mental health conditions, the impact of stress on wellbeing, and strategies to look after your mental health in our first Staying Well in the Law webcast of 2021. Register to watch on-demand.
Supreme Court of NSW
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has issued a COVID-19 update (29 January 2021), in response to the updated Public Health Order concerning mandatory face coverings. The Court will keep this matter under review. More here.
Food delivery service for charity
Choose from a delicious sweet and tangy Alabama style roasted chicken, creamy blue cheese dipping sauce, maple syrup roasted sweet potato, slaw with crusty house-made herby baguette and walnut and cream cheese hummingbird cake. Or enjoy a harissa basted lamb strap, Mediterranean vegetables tossed with olives, tomatoes, and herbs, moist blackberry and apple streusel cake with cream dollop to follow. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. 
 
 
WHAT'S ON
2021 Opening of Law Term services
February 2021
2021 Opening of Law Term Dinner
3 February 2021
NSW Child Protection Legal Conference 2021: Working together for children and families
4 and 5 February 2021
Mandatory rule 6.1 - in-house counsel - Live webinar
11 February 2021
Mandatory rule 6.1 - all law - live webinar
16 February 2021
NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
EVENTS CALENDAR
LAWINFORM CPD CALENDAR
 
 
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest bulletin
The Decisions of Interest bulletin is a regular publication produced by the Court of Appeal, summarising appellate decisions from Australia and internationally. Read the latest bulletin here.
 
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Insolvency
Update on recent changes to insolvency law
By Michelle Castle and Jim Johnson  >
Superannuation
Super fund underperformance in the rear-view mirror
By Scott Donald  >
 
IN THE PRESS
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A time for giving and getting together
Eat, play, shop and help the Law Society raise money. Explore thousands of 50 per cent off and 2-for-1 offers in Sydney and surrounds with Entertainment Book and raise money for the Law Society's selected charity with every purchase in 2021. Find out more.
Buying a property in Sydney?
Here's Buyers Domain’s three top tips to prepare for your next property purchase this year. Find out more.
 
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