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NEWS
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2019-20 Practising Certificate and Membership Renewals Open
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Online lodgements for 2019-20 practising certificate and membership renewals are now open.
Online lodgement is available to all practitioners regardless of the payment method. Solicitor Members who renew their practising certificate and membership online by 15 May will be placed in a draw to win one of five iPads. Terms and conditions apply. READ MORE |
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FLIP Stream Seminar in collaboration with UNSW - Last chance to register
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Join the Law Society of New South Wales and UNSW Law as they present research findings into issues raised by the 2017 Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) report at the 2019 FLIP Stream Seminar. Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the 2019 President's charity, Our Watch.
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Golden Gavel – Tickets now on sale
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It’s Gavel time! Hosted by Julian Morrow from The Chaser, join an audience of almost 800 legal professionals from firms across NSW as 10 very brave young lawyers fight a war of words and do comedy battle over breakfast. Always a sold out event, SECURE YOUR TICKET TODAY! |
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Off the Record podcast - Burnout
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Listen to lawyers share their stories of chronic stress and burnout in LSJ’s latest episode of Off the Record. Available to download on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud. LISTEN NOW |
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Just Art 2019 – entries open this Wednesday 10 April
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Back by popular demand, the Just Art charity visual arts competition is on again in 2019. Swap your brief for a blank canvas by creating an artwork on the theme of ‘justice’. Entries open online 10 April.
Attend the Just Art Exhibition from 20-23 August. Finalist artworks will be for sale, with proceeds supporting the 2019 President’s Charity, Our Watch. READ MORE |
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2019 FLIP Regional Roadshow – next stop Wollongong
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With the huge success of Byron Bay, our roadshow will now travel to Wollongong then Dubbo as we continue to connect the Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) with regional NSW. Our program will feature a legal project management workshop as well as cyber security information session presented by LawCover. REGISTER TODAY |
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Your Law Society publications – your choice
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WHAT'S ON
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Address in honour of the Rt Hon. Sir Garfield Barwick AK GCMG QC
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9 April 2019
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Law Society CPD – Conveyancing fundamentals for solicitors
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9 and 10 April 2019
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FLIP Regional Roadshow | Wollongong | Dubbo
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2 and 31 May 2019
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LAWASIA Risk Management & Professional Indemnity Insurance Conference 2019
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31 May - 1 June 2019
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FLIP Conference and Innovation Dinner
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25 July 2019
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Ceremonial sitting of the Court to welcome Judge Doug Humphreys in Parramatta today, 8 April 2019 at 4.30pm
Ceremonial Sitting of the Court to welcome Judge Doug Humphreys OAM in Parramatta Courtroom 9, Level 3 of the Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts, 1-3 George Street, Parramatta.
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Draft Conveyancing Rules version 5 and next stages of the mandate
Circular 2019/1 from the Office of the Registrar General Consultation on the Conveyancing Rules Version 5 contains important information about the draft Conveyancing Rules and the next stages in the mandating of electronic lodgment on 1 July 2019 and 1 July 2020. Mainstream conveyancing documents, transmission applications and withdrawals of caveat must be lodged electronically from 1 July 2019.
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NSW Law Reform Commission Survey for lawyers - access to digital assets upon death or incapacity
The NSW Law Reform Commission is seeking the views of lawyers who provide advice on estate planning and administration, and/or guardianship and power of attorney arrangements. The Commission wants to hear about how lawyers advise clients on managing their digital records and digital assets after they die or become incapacitated. Follow the link to complete the 10 minute survey: bit.ly/2FQFpuf. The survey is open until the end of May 2019.
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Legal visitor announcement - Change of operator at Parklea Correctional Centre
On 31 March 2019, MTC-Broadspectrum will be the new operator of the Parklea Correctional Centre (the Centre) on behalf of Corrective Services NSW. GEO will no longer operate this Centre. MTC-Broadspectrum does not plan on making any significant changes to the current procedures for legal and professional visits. The intention is for MTC-Broadspectrum to complete a review of visits within the first 60 days after 31 March 2019. READ MORE
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Defamation
Reviewing defamation law for the digital age
By Patrick George >
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Environmental
Climate change takes centre stage in Land and Environment Court
By Robert White, Jemilah Hallinan and Belinda Rayment >
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IN THE PRESS
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The courts take vital steps towards reform with development of unified family law processes - Family Court of Australia
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Funding Certainty for Community Legal Sector Welcome First Step – National Association of Community Legal Centres
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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10 per cent off with Avis
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Take advantage of a 10 per cent member discount for travel in Australia with Avis. Plus, earn Qantas Points on eligible rentals! Terms and conditions apply. Discount automatically applied via the online booking tool. VISIT AVIS >
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Modern chambers for the modern lawyer
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We are the largest independent network of solicitors, providing a unique atmosphere where our members have all the advantages of a large firm with none of the disadvantages. Solicitors and barristers enjoy a suite of legal benefits including subsidised CPD seminars, business networking and workshops, discounted research materials, document storage and software, LEAP training and document exchange. FIND OUT MORE >
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Volunteer your staff’s skills around their schedule
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Vollie makes it possible for your staff to contribute their unique skill sets to causes that they care about, right from the comfort of their living room couch. Give back around their own busy schedule, in a way that’s meaningful. VISIT VOLLIE >
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