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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Legal innovation
Who remembers the good old-fashioned data room with its desks full of folders, jam-packed with leases, licences, agreements, deeds and a precedent due-diligence checklist?
In the last 25 years or so, the use of automation by legal firms and in-house legal departments has delivered better, cheaper and faster legal services. This allows legal professionals to focus less on administrative, routinised, repetitive tasks and more on solving complex legal matters and adding real value. Benefits include improved legal services delivery, higher compliance and risk management, as well as gaining access to additional data to better determine the future. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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President's Medal nominations close tomorrow
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Don't forget to have your say in who will win the Law Society's 2022 President's Medal. This annual award acknowledges a NSW solicitor who has made a significant personal and professional contribution to improving law and justice in the community. Submit your nomination. |
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The role of workplace inclusion on employee mental health
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As a part of their Inclusion@Work Index research series, Diversity Council Australia explored the role of workplace inclusion in ensuring work has a positive impact on employee mental health. Join us on Thursday 24 November 2022 to hear from Research Manager, Dr Rose D'Almada-Remedios, as she outlines the findings. Complimentary for members, register here. |
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Inaugural Michael Kirby Lecture
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The Australian Law Reform Commission invites you to the Inaugural Michael Kirby Lecture on Monday 5 December 2022. The event will be held at the Federal Court of Australia Melbourne and via live stream at 5pm. This annual lecture celebrates the law reform legacy of the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG both as the inaugural Chairman of the ALRC and as one of Australia’s leading jurists. Click here to register and for more information. |
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Joint Judicial Commission, Bar Association and Law Society event: The Bugmy Justice Project
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This free event is being held on Thursday, 24 November from 5pm - 6pm at The NSW Bar Association Common Room, 174 Phillip Street, Sydney. The Bugmy Justice Project seeks to improve sentencing processes and outcomes for Aboriginal defendants, through the preparation of Bugmy Justice Reports for pre-sentencing and bail hearings. Click here to RSVP. |
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10th John Lehane Memorial Lecture
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Allens invites you to attend the upcoming John Lehane Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, 7 December at 5.15pm at the Banco Court in the Supreme Court of NSW. The lecture is held in honour of John Lehane who made a significant contribution to the study and practice of law in Australia. Justice Mark Leeming will speak on the topic 'Trusts and trustees – their successes and successors'. To RSVP, please click here. |
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Volunteer registrations now open for the 2023 Mock Law Competitions
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Volunteer registrations are now open to take part in the 2023 Mock Trial and Mock Mediation Competitions. An integral part of the Law Society’s community legal education projects since 1981, the Mock Law program is an excellent opportunity to increase public awareness of the legal process, connect with the wider community, and support future members of the legal profession. If you are interested in taking part as a Magistrate, Adjudicator or Script Writer, find out more and register here. |
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On the menu this week
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This week’s menu will have you feeling like you are at a Texan BBQ. Tuck into a succulent slow-roasted Texas-style beef brisket, cowboy caviar, and juicy corn on the cob, before finishing up your feast with a zesty key lime pie. Order before 10am Tuesday, 15 November, for delivery Friday, 18 November 2022. Order here. |
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MEMBER BENEFITS FEATURE OF THE WEEK
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Why are five lawyers joining Clarence monthly?
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Regional lawyers wanting a CBD address love Clarence. Law Society members receive three months’ free rent on a premium virtual CBD office. Clarence also offers a full complement of support services tailored to meet legal needs. Start your city practice today. |
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WHAT'S ON
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FLIP Tech Tools: Legal Process Automation
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Wednesday 16 November 2022
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Practice Management Course: blended
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Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 and Friday 23 November 2022
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In-House Corporate Lawyers Forum: Cyber risks
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Wednesday 23 November 2022
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NSW revenue law update - face-to-face or live stream
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Tuesday 29 November 2022
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Legalsuper: Annual Members’ Meeting online
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Thursday 1 December 2022
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Director Identification Number
Company directors who were appointed before 31 October 2021 have until 30 November 2022 to apply for a Director Identification Number. See the ABRS website for more information.
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LSJ Service Directory
For practitioners wishing to view missing wills notices or practice for sale/purchase advertisements please visit the November LSJ Service Directory here
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Property Tax (First Home Buyer Choice) Act 2022
The Property Tax (First Home Buyer Choice) Bill 2022 received assent on 11 November 2022. See Schedule 4 of the Act for important transitional arrangements. Further information about the scheme, transitional arrangements and FAQs are available here.
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Multi-factor authentication for Legal Aid NSW systems
Legal Aid NSW is introducing multi-factor authentication to improve the protection of our client data and to prevent unauthorised access to our systems. For more information check the fact sheet here.
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FCFCOA Special Measures Information Notice - Hearing protocol (SMIN-hearings)
This protocol will apply to all hearings and other court events in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (the Courts) from 7 November 2022. Click here to access the full protocol.
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NSW LRS Connect
On 30 November at 12pm, NSW LRS will be hosting a webinar on NSW LRS Connect for Legal Professionals which will include information on the preparation of section 88B Instruments, register here.
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NSW Land Registry Customer Survey
The NSW LRS Annual Customer Survey is open and may be accessed here.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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EQUITY AND RELEASES
‘Equity, mate’ – Equitable principles limit the effect of general words in releases
By David Allen >
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TRUSTS
Trust matters: Reviewing resulting trusts
By Darryl Browne >
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