Monday Briefs 5 December 2022

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Your weekly professional update

 
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
State Election platform

On Friday last week, I launched the Law Society’s Election Platform for the NSW poll on 25 March 2023. I want to thank each and every member of our policy committees who worked on putting together this comprehensive package of ideas for whomever forms government after polling day. 

As I say in my opinion piece which accompanied the launch, the Law Society of NSW (Law Society) stands ready to assist government with careful and considered input into the complex policy questions confronting our society. We look forward to reading how the people putting themselves forward to govern for the next four years respond to our proposals. Continue reading >
 
NEWS
State of the NSW Legal Profession Interactive Report
We are excited to mark our 180th anniversary with the launch of the new State of the NSW Legal Profession Interactive Report. A membership benefit designed to give you a greater understanding of the shape of the legal profession. We hope our members enjoy this immersive look into our diverse profession and gain insights into the provision of legal services across the state. View report.
End of Year Celebrations and Personal Conduct
Statement from John McKenzie, NSW Legal Services Commissioner: As many of us come together to celebrate the end of the year in person it is a good opportunity to socialise again after some years of restrictions. Everyone has the right to personal safety and the great majority of legal profession members will act accordingly with care and respect for each other. Continue reading >
Specialist Accreditation | Expressions of Interest for Board and Advisory Committee placements
The Specialist Accreditation Program is calling for expressions of interest from practitioners interested in sitting on the Specialist Accreditation Board, or the 2024 Advisory Committees.
Board placements are applicable from April 2023, and Advisory Committee placements are applicable from July 2023 within the areas of Personal Injury, Family Law, Employment & Industrial Law, Planning & Environment Law, Immigration Law, Dispute Resolution and Public Law. Submit your expressions of interest​​.
Law Society holiday closure
The Law Society of New South Wales will be closed from from close of business Friday 23 December 2022 through to Friday 6 January 2023. During this period, the Law Society will operate with a skeleton staff who will service specific licensing functions. The Law Society’s Phillip Street building and most services to the profession and public, however, will be closed. 
Festive feast and Christmas treats
Celebrate the festive season with our special holiday hampers available throughout December. Treat yourself (and your loved ones) with the limited edition Festive Foodie Feast Hamper, to sort out your Christmas day, and Christmas Treats Hamper, so you can stock up on your classic Christmas goodies. Click here for the full hamper details and to place your orders.
 
WHAT'S ON
Essentials for lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar
Monday 12 December 2022
Life cycle of a family provision claim in NSW: A practical walkthrough – live online workshop
Friday 20 January 2023
Opening of Law Term Dinner
Wednesday 1 February 2023
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Latest NSWCA Decisions of Interest Bulletin
The latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest Bulletin is now available here. 

Revenue NSW - First Home Buyer Choice (property tax)
A reminder that you can register for the webinars being run by Revenue NSW on the FHBC here. 
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Library and Visiting Solicitor Rooms Holiday Closures
​​​​​​The Library and Visiting Solicitor Rooms will be unavailable on Tuesday 20 December 2022 due to a stocktake. All Library services and access to the Visiting Solicitor Rooms will conclude for the year at 12pm on Friday 23 December 2022 and return at 9am on Monday 9 January 2023. Where possible, please submit all library requests for assistance to library@lawsociety.com.au by 4pm on Friday 16 December 2022.
Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Building trust Pt 1: Relationships with clients online
By Dr Justine Rogers and Anthony Song ​​​​​​>
RISK
Managing risk and implied undertakings
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic ​​​​​>
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