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25 January

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25 January 2021
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.

Happy Monday to all. Tomorrow is Australia Day and the theme for this year is ‘Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.’ Australia has a wonderfully rich and diverse population and heritage. Our country is home to the oldest continuous culture on earth with a history reaching back beyond 60,000 years. Continue reading >

 
 
NEWS
2021 Opening of Law Term Dinner – Wednesday 3 February
Join Law Society President Juliana Warner and The Honourable T.F. Bathurst AC, Chief Justice of New South Wales, for an evening of fine food and great company in celebration of the new Law Term on Wednesday 3 February 2021 at Hyatt Regency Sydney. This is a COVIDSafe event and places are limited. Register now.
Law Society Library re-opening
The Law Society Library at 170 Phillip Street will reopen its doors from 1 February. The hours of operation will be 9am-4pm. Signing in and the wearing of masks will be mandatory. More information here.
Law Society Shop changes
The Law Society Shop will no longer have over-the-counter purchase and pick-up facilities. All orders must be placed through our eShop. Delivery will be made via Australia Post or DX. More information here.
Visiting Solicitor Rooms
The Visiting Solicitor Rooms at 170 Phillip Street will be available to members from 1 February.  The hours of operation are strictly 9am-3.45pm. Signing in and the wearing of masks on the floor are mandatory. Availability of rooms is limited. Early bookings are essential. Find out more and book.
Applications open for the Specialist Accreditation Program 2021
Don't miss this chance to promote and highlight your expert legal knowledge in one of seven areas of law offered. Register ahead of everyone else with our beat-the-rush discount, available until the end of February. Learn more and apply.
New CPD session for Planning and Environment Lawyers
For the first time ever, LawInform is hosting a live webinar tailored for planning and environment lawyers. Covering all four mandatory CPD areas this February 22. Register 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.
Food delivery service for charity
Enjoy a cleansing Korean delight of Bibimbap with shaved beef flank caramelised in fish sauce with black pepper, stir fried vegetables, shredded omelette, house made kimchi, Korean chili paste, jasmine rice, miso soup and Hotteok to follow. Or fill up with a Fill Me hamper ​​​​​a delicious seafood marinara with hand-made pappardelle. The seafood medley includes lobster, salmon, vongole and braised squid accompanied with house made herb focaccia, and then a dessert crescendo. Chocolate hazelnut meringue torte with chocolate hazelnut filling, and fresh cherries. 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
Red Mass 2021
4 February 2021
NSW Child Protection Legal Conference 2021: Working together for children and families
4 and 5 February 2021
Mandatory rule 6.1 - small law and sole practitioners
9 February 2021
Advocating at NCAT*
10 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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