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NEWS
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Expressions of Interest - Specialist Accreditation Board and 2021 Advisory Committees
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The Specialist Accreditation Program is calling for expressions of interest from Law Society members interested in sitting on the Specialist Accreditation Board or a Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee. Read more |
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No diversity without disability
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The legal profession won’t achieve true diversity until it embraces disability. LSJ shares the success stories of three lawyers with disabilities; including a Paralympian, a fashion designer and a former Chair of a UN Committee. Read more |
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There’s still time to save on our 2020 CPD program
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Our February – March 2020 program features more than 50 courses including essential updates, masterclasses and hot topics. Plan ahead and register before 10 December 2019 to save up to 10 per cent off courses rates. View the program and register |
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LawID – The simpler way to access Law Society online services
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The Law Society is currently rolling out LawID – a newer, better and safer version of your LSID. LawID allows you to access all Law Society online services with one simple login. Activate your LawID now |
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2020 Law Society diaries available now
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The 2020 Law Society diary is now in stock and available in three convenient formats: week-at-a-glance, day-to-a-page, and pocket. Order yours today as stocks are strictly limited.
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Holiday Closure — Law Society Library and Shop
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The Library and Shop will close at 12pm on Tuesday 24 December 2019 and will reopen at 8am on Monday 6 January 2020.
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WHAT'S ON
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FLIP Inquiry Series — Behind the buzz words: Change Management
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3 December 2019
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Mandatory Rule 6.1 half day
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5 December 2019
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Australian Centre for International Justice Film Screening + Discussion: The Report
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9 December 2019
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Celebrating 20 Years of the NSW Young Lawyers Civil Litigation Committee
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10 December 2019
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Reminder: Off-the-plan reforms commenced 1 December 2019
Under the reforms, residential off-the-plan contracts exchanged from 1 December 2019 must contain the “new” cooling-off notice, the new disclosure statement available from the Office of the Registrar General’s website, and prescribed documents. The “new” cooling-off notice is included in the 2019 edition of the contract for the sale and purchase of land and is separately available from the ECOS portal.
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Changes to Subdivision Certificates from 1 December 2019
From 1 December 2019, Section 6.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 will replace Section 109J. All Subdivision Certificates within Deposited Plan and Community Plan Administration Sheets that are lodged with NSW Land Registry Services dated on or after 1 December 2019 must use the updated Administration Sheet that reflects this change.
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Changes to Valuer’s Certificates from 1 January 2020
From 1 January 2020, a Valuer’s Certificate lodged with NSW Land Registry Services for strata and community plans must provide additional identification information and the valuation date. New Approved Form 18 for Strata Plans, Approved Form 9 Community Plan and Strata Plan Administration Sheet 3.07 are available at Strata Scheme Forms and Community Scheme Forms.
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Sitting arrangements: Christmas new year period 2019/2020
Normal rostered sittings of the Local Court are suspended on and from Monday 23 December 2019. The following sitting arrangements are to occur from Monday 23 December 2019 to Friday 3 January 2020 inclusive.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Property law
2019 Edition of the Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land
By Richard Harvey and Gabrielle Lea >
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Employment law
'Show me the money': Security for costs in Fair Work class actions
By Jack de Flamingh and Vanessa McGlynn >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Five new exclusive member offers
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Experience luxury with the Volvo Corporate Program
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The Volvo Corporate Program enhances ownership through the delivery of benefits at the corporate level. Volvo Corporate Program benefits include preferential pricing across a range of models, maximum dealer delivery fee of $995 plus GST, three years roadside assistance and more.
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