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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Looking forward
The Law Society’s 2022 Annual General Meeting will take place in person this Thursday, 27 October 2022 at 4.30pm. If you haven’t had a chance to read the Report on the Review of the Composition and Governance of the Council, I urge you to do so and either attend the AGM in person or submit your proxy by 4.30pm tomorrow to have your say on how the Law Society Council best leads the profession into the future. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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2022 Annual General Meeting - Reminder
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A reminder to Members that the Annual General Meeting of The Law Society of New South Wales will be held this coming Thursday, 27 October 2021 at 4.30pm, on Level 3, Law Society Building, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney. Notice of Annual General Meeting can be found here. |
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The US Supreme Court: A Rogue Court Fragile Democracy
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Join us in partnership with The Royal Society of NSW to examine how the court came to diverge so sharply from the will of the people and will explore the consequences for the Supreme Court as an institution and for American democracy. Register here. |
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Lismore District Court Sitting Arrangements
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With moderate flooding expected for the Wilsons River in Lismore from this afternoon, Lismore District Court will not be sitting on Tuesday 25 October 2022. Advice as to sitting arrangements for Wednesday 26 October 2022 will be confirmed. Enquiries should be made direct to the court registrar here. |
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New podcast lifts the lid on sentencing
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The NSW Sentencing Council has released a new podcast explaining how sentencing decisions are made in NSW courts to help promote better understanding of the issue.
The podcast will be particularly relevant to high school Legal Studies students looking for ways to improve their knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Click here to listen to a preview of Sentencing Explained. |
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Your last week in Italy
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Treat yourself to this week's spectacular Italian stuffed chicken with porcinis and oregano served with rich pan gravy and chat potatoes tossed with zesty basil pesto. Order before 10am tomorrow for delivery this Friday. Order here. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Keeping Men in Mind - Understanding and responding to men's mental health
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Tuesday 25 October 2022
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2022 AIJA Indigenous Youth Justice Conference
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Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October 2022
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Essentials for lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1
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Monday 7 November 2022
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Conveyancing fundamentals for solicitors - face-to-face workshop
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Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 November 2022
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FLIP Tech Tools: Legal Process Automation
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Wednesday 16 November 2022
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Contract for the sale and purchase of land 2019 edition
A reminder that the 2019 edition will be withdrawn from sale after 31 October 2022. To read more about the Contract for the sale and purchase of land 2022 edition, see the FAQs for the Law Society’s Digital Contracts Service.
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Reminder: Check the Regional Events Calendar
A reminder that regional law society events are updated and communicated to our members via the Regional Events Calendar here.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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LEGAL OPERATIONS
Why everyone needs a legal operations function
By Jon Kenton and Michelle Mancy >
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RISK
Solicitors acting as trustees: When beneficiaries seek access to trust documents
By David Knibbs and Caitlin Watson >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Maximise your super by taking advantage of the benefits of compounding
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Super will likely be the biggest investment you have in your lifetime, after a house, so it makes perfect financial sense to get started early to build this balance. Find out more. |
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Make fast, secure FX transfers with OFX
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Fly with the Best Crew in 2022
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