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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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NSW state election results and CPD deadline approaching
While we are still awaiting the final distribution of seats after Saturday’s state election, it has been confirmed that the NSW Coalition, led by Gladys Berejiklian, has been returned to power for an historic third term.
On behalf of the state’s legal profession, I congratulate Gladys Berejiklian on the election result and on becoming the first woman to be elected Premier of NSW by the people.
Premier Berejiklian’s post-election speech on Saturday night acknowledged the historical significance of her win with her statement, “What’s most important to me is that no matter what your background, where you live, what your circumstances, everybody in this state has the chance to be their best. A state in which someone with a long surname - and a woman - can be the Premier of New South Wales.” Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Practising Certificate and Membership Renewals will open Tuesday 2 April 2019
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Solicitors will receive an email on 2 April 2019 containing a link and information on how to renew their practising certificate and Law Society membership online. To access and complete your renewal you will need to login to the My Law Society portal using your LSID. To assist, your individual LSID will be included in the 2 April email. READ MORE |
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LSJ Speaker Series – Burnout
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This LSJ Speaker Series event on 2 April will explore issues surrounding billable hours and the high-achieving mentality putting lawyers at risk of burnout. Hear diverse perspectives from city and regional lawyers who will speak openly about their struggles with depression and anxiety in an exclusive panel forum. LEARN MORE |
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2019 FLIP Conference – super early bird offer ends soon
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Final weeks to access your super early bird tickets. Join over 500 legal professionals and expert speakers, access podcasts and join live emerging technology demonstrations. View the event program for more information. REGISTER NOW |
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LSJ Online: Domestic violence victims cry out for additional court resources
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LSJ has heard how one terrified victim, a client of family lawyer and Law Society councillor Brett McGrath, endured an 18-month delay as an apprehended violence order (AVO) against her husband was being finalised. Read more on LSJ
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Australian Academy of Law – The Hayne Royal Commission: Implications for lawyers?
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Since the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation
and Financial Services Industry was presented to the Governor-General on 1 February 2019 it has
attracted much attention and comment. Hear from an expert panel on 25 March as they discuss these issues. REGISTER NOW |
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Just Art 2019 – entries opening soon
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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. Have an eye for art but not the artistic touch? Support your colleagues by attending the Just Art Exhibition from 20-23 August. Finalist artworks will be for sale, with proceeds supporting the 2019 President’s Charity, Our Watch. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Law Society CPD – Elder Law, Wills and Estates
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27 March 2019
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DKL Mental Health and the Law Speaker Series 2019
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28 March 2019
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Toongabbie Legal Centre – full day seminars on Tax & Equity (State Taxes)
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29 March 2019
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Toongabbie Legal Centre – full day seminars on Rule 6.1 Mandatory Components
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30 March 2019
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FLIP Regional Roadshow | Byron Bay | Wollongong | Dubbo
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5 April - 31 May 2019
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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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LAWASIA Risk Management & Professional Indemnity Insurance Conference 2019
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31 May - 1 June 2019
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Section 86AB of the Fair Trading Act 1987
Section 86AB of the Fair Trading Act 1987, which commenced on 28 February 2019, provides that any terms in a non-disclosure agreement, including agreements entered into prior to this date, will be void to the extent that they limit a consumer’s ability to provide details of a complaint to NSW Fair Trading about the supply of goods or services. Read more
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Join swearing in ceremony – Monday 1 April 2019 at 4pm
Judge Monica Neville & Judge Anthony Dillon Morley, Judges of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Courtroom 7C, Level 7, Lionel Bowen Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street, Sydney
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Construction
Amended security of payment regime set to bring more clarity to building and construction disputes
By Andrew Bailey >
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Human Rights
Tackling modern slavery now a matter of legal compliance
By Amy Sinclair >
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UPDATED REQUISITIONS ON TITLE
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The following hardcopy requisitions have been updated and are now available to purchase from the eShop |
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Dragon Legal speech recognition - member offer
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Australian Business Energy is a mission based not-for-profit putting NSW business first. The Law Society of NSW has now partnered to deliver a free compare-and-switch energy service which can save you real dollars by simply uploading your current electricity or gas bill.
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The Law Society of New South Wales
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