Monday Briefs

24 May 2021

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Your weekly professional update

24 May 2021
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
New collaborative spaces for legal and support services plus we welcome new appointees to the Bench
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Last week I attended the official opening of the $10.6 million refurbished Downing Centre in Sydney, which now boasts four new state of the art courtrooms, an additional six interview rooms, three additional remote witness rooms and a new safe room. Continue reading >
 
 
NEWS
Practising certificate renewal reminder to practitioners
To engage in legal practice after 30 June 2021, you must hold a practising certificate. If you have not yet lodged your renewal application, please do so here. The Legal Profession Uniform Law does not permit the Law Society to accept practising certificate renewal applications submitted after 30 June 2021. Read more.
Associate membership renewals are now open
Online lodgement for 2021/22 associate membership renewals is open. For those who did not renew online last year, we really encourage you to try to do so this year. If you need help, our Registry team members are happy to talk you through the process over the telephone on 02 9926 0156.
Pay for PC and membership with humm
We have partnered with humm as an alternative payment option for your 2021/22 practising certificate and membership. Humm allows you to pay your fees in easy slices over time. Choose from either five fortnightly or 10 weekly interest-free repayments. Sign up today.
Understanding and managing perfectionism
A high achiever mentality and tendency towards perfectionism are common personality traits for those in the law. Yet the pursuit of perfectionism can also become self-defeating. In this webcast, Kristiina Bedford will share tips on minimising the impacts of perfectionism and procrastination on wellbeing and maximising the value of your time. Learn more.
NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards
Nominations and sponsorship opportunities for the NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards close 31 May. The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of outstanding women lawyers, mentors and firms that have achieved excellence in their area of practice and helped create opportunities for women in the law. Learn more.
On the menu this week
Enjoy a pancetta-wrapped pork and veal meatloaf stuffed with herbs and boiled egg, followed by dark chocolate and beetroot cake with spiced red wine chocolate fudge sauce, and thick Meander cream. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery.
 
 
WHAT'S ON
Introduction to accounting for lawyers (face-to-face workshop)
25 May 2021
FLIP Roadshow – Orange
28 May 2021
Understanding and managing perfectionism
2 June 2021
Legal Aid NSW Criminal Law Conference 2021
2 and 3 June 2021
Mandatory Rule 6.1 - all law
16 June 2021
Class Actions: Capital, Regulation and the Public Interest (live online streamn)
15 July 2021
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2021
5 August 2021
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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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Amended Conveyancing Rules CR1/2021 From Friday 14 May, the Conveyancing Rules CR1/2021 (Required Dealings exception) has been amended by CR3/2021 to relax the rules for unrepresented parties to lodge a variation of lease, positive covenant and restriction on use in paper.
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AIFS research on family law parenting orders
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has been commissioned by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) to undertake research on compliance with and enforcement of family law parenting orders. The research includes a survey of family law professionals which is open to solicitors, barristers and judicial officers, as well as non-legal professionals. Click here to find out more or complete the survey.
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Registered Community Legal Services may now insure through Lawcover
Lawcover now offers an approved professional indemnity insurance policy for community legal services operating in NSW and registered with the Law Society. The policy offers the same broad coverage offered to private law practices, including run off cover. Community legal services do not need to apply for an exemption from holding an approved insurance policy if insured with Lawcover. For information and assistance, please contact Lawcover directly on 1800 650 748 or insuranceservices@lawcover.com.au.
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Invitation to the launch of SO HELP ME GOD: a history of oaths of office
The Director of the PM Glynn Institute, Dr Michael Casey, invites Law Society of NSW members to attend the launch of SO HELP ME GOD: a history of oaths of office. The launch will be hosted by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales in the Speaker's Garden at Parliament House at 3.30pm on Thursday 10 June 2021. Justice Mark Leeming will discuss the significance of oaths of office. For enquiries and to RSVP call 02 9465 9348 or email pmg@acu.edu.au.
 
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Animal law update: Positive changes for animals in 2021
By Giulia Prosperi-Porta and Rishika Pai >
 
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