PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Shaping debate about law reform and the administration of justice in NSW
Open dialogue with government, parliamentary bodies, the courts, tribunals and key stakeholders in the justice system is essential if we, as a peak professional association, want to initiate, inform and shape debate about law reform and the administration of justice in this state.
For this reason, at the start of the new law term, we embark on a full program of meetings with the Chief Justice, heads of jurisdictions, the Attorney General and other senior officials within the executive arm of government. We are now well engaged in these discussions which allow us to raise major items on our policy agenda, as informed by our 18 expert policy committees. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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LawID is the key to renewing your PC
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You will need to have a LawID to renew your practising certificate online this year. Activating your LawID won’t take long. Activate yours today
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Registrations for Specialist Accreditation Q&A sessions now open
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If you are interested in applying for the Specialist Accreditation Program and want to know more, sign up to attend a Specialist Accreditation Q&A session. Read more
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Meet the specialists
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Not sure if the Specialist Accreditation Program is for you? We asked seven Accredited Specialists about their experiences and why it was the right step for their careers. See the videos
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Purpose-designed spaces tailored to your needs
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Whether you're looking for a space to hold your next function or meeting, or a private and secure environment for mediation, the Law Society's state-of-the-art facilities can help. Find the perfect space for your needs
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Final discounts on 2020 Law Society Diaries
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Save 50 per cent on the RRP of the 2020 Law Society diaries. There’s only a few left so get in quick before you miss out. Find out more and order
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WHAT'S ON
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Law Society CPD – Mandatory rule 6.1 – all law
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25 February 2020
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FLIP Inquiry Series – Behind the Buzzwords: LawTech
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26 February 2020
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Law Society CPD – Migration law practice and procedure
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28 February 2020
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A special International Women’s Day event with Bri Lee – author of smash hit book “Eggshell Skull”
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4 March 2020
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Home alone? How to 'own' your in-house role and stay ethically sound
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10 March 2020
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Whistleblowing – what is it, who does it, when is it lawful, when is it mandatory?
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25 March 2020
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Mediating complex commercial disputes: a masterclass from leading figures in ADR
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Sydney – 26 March 2020 and London – 6 May 2020
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LAWASIA Environmental Law Conference – Denarau, Fiji
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3 - 4 April 2020
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Legal Aid NSW elder abuse policy changes
The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved changes to eligibility policies that target people who are victims of elder abuse. See Policy Bulletin 2019 No. 12 for details. There is an online training module available for practitioners for 0.5 CPD points. To access the module, log in to our Learning Management System and search for “Elder Abuse”.
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Cessnock Local Court
Due to delays with the capital works at Cessnock Police Station, the Chief Magistrate’s Office has advised that it is necessary to extend the current re-location arrangements for the sittings of Cessnock Local Court up to and including 27 March 2020 – i.e. Cessnock Local Court sittings will transfer to Kurri Kurri Local Court on the relevant Mondays, and to Newcastle Local Court on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Registry services will remain available at Kurri Kurri Local Court Monday to Friday. The anticipated return to Cessnock Court House is now Monday 30 March 2020.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Bankruptcy
Alienations of property with intent to defraud
By Penny Thew, Chris Birch SC and Michael France >
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Class actions
High Court’s rejection of common funds shakes up class actions landscape
By Ross Foreman >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Meetings made warmer at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
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