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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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The legal community will miss Judge Zahra
I, like many of you, was shocked and saddened to hear of the recent passing of Peter Zahra, one of this State’s most senior and respected District Court judges. Judge Zahra presided over some of this State’s most high-profile cases, including that of Robert Hughes and Katherine Folbigg. The legal community will miss Judge Zahra’s generosity of spirit, kindness and fairness. Details of Judge Zahra’s funeral are included in Monday Briefs below. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Associate Membership Renewals are open
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Service details - Judge Peter Zahra SC
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The funeral service for Judge Peter Zahra SC will be held on Friday 20th May at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney starting at 9.30am. Please be aware that face masks must be worn.
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Our first in-person Staying Well in the Law event
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Join us on 8 June for a special breakfast to mark the first in-person Staying Well in the Law event. In this fireside chat, President Joanne van der Plaat and Paul Callaghan will explore the benefits of viewing the world from beyond Western perspectives and discuss how Aboriginal Lore remains relevant to achieving wellbeing in modern times. Register here. |
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Governments wouldn’t get far having ‘no truck’ for lawyers
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As the debate about a federal integrity commission fired up the election campaign last week, Law Society President Joanne van der Plaat took issue with the PM’s claim he’s ‘never had much truck’ with lawyers. Read more. |
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Help young lawyers connect the dots
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Do you know someone who needs advice and guidance transitioning from study to an early career in law? Encourage them to register for the 2022 NSW Law Careers Fair set for Friday 3 June 2022. Help them get the inside scoop on clerkships, graduate programs and all the tips and guidance they'll need for their future career. Find out more. |
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Duck and porcini ragout with home-cooked potato gnocchi
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Delight in the deep, earthy flavours of this week's mouth-watering duck and porcini ragout served with house-made potato gnocchi and topped with shaved pecorino cheese. Order this feast by 10 am tomorrow for delivery this Friday 20 May. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Beyond the estate plan - helping your clients be better ancestors - face-to-face seminar
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Thursday 19 May 2022
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Golden Gavel
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Friday 20 May 2022
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Conveyancing essentials in practice - live online workshop
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Tuesday 24 and Tuesday 31 May 2022
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Donoghue v Stevenson 90th Anniversary Conference
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Thursday 26 May 2022
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The Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession Roadshow
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Friday 27 May 2022
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Message from the Trust Accounts Department to those effected by the recent floods
The 2022 Law Practice Confirmation and Statement of Trust Money submission period has now commenced.
Law Practices that have held or received trust money (other than PEXA power money, written direction money or transit money) during the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 must complete the Part B Statement of Trust Money and have an External Examiner’s Report completed by a designated External Examiner. Read more.
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New online Unfair Dismissal forms
The Commission is pleased to announce that the process of moving to online filing of documents has commenced. Read more.
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State Revenue and Fines Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2022
The Bill was passed by Parliament on 11 May and is awaiting assent. The Bill amends key legislation including the Duties Act 1997, Land Tax Act 1956 and the Taxation Administration Act 1996. For further information see here. Revenue NSW advises that a Technical Guide will be available on the Revenue NSW website once the Bill receives assent.
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Biodiversity Values Map and Biocertification
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has published a new fact sheet for practitioners providing information on how the Biodiversity Values Map and Biodiversity Certification can affect the future development of land. Read more.
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Special sitting arrangements during the Local Court annual conference June 2022
Details of the special sitting arrangements can be viewed here.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Practice and Procedure
Recent changes to the Conduct Rules: Anti-discrimination and harassment
By Sue Cohen >
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Contracts
Beware of unfair general security terms when dealing with SMEs
By Richard Winter >
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IN THE PRESS
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$1.12 Million in upgrades for Narooma and Eden Courthouses.
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Refinance and receive $500 cashback
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Law Society members, get $500 cashback for a limited time only when you refinance your home mortgage via Legal Home Loans. You could get a total $1,000 cashback when combined with our ongoing Member Benefits offer. May be used in conjunction with available bank rebates for even greater savings. Hurry. Ends 31 May. T&C's apply. Learn more. |
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Limited time EOFY offer from NobleOak
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Get two months free with two or more cover types. Click here to get an instant quote for Law Society of NSW members. |
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Learn about the changing world of law
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