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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Congratulations Justice Andrew Bell SC, new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of NSW
My heartfelt congratulations to the Honourable Justice Andrew Bell SC who last week was appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. His appointment is richly deserved, and I look forward to continuing, on behalf of our members, the long and productive relationship we have enjoyed with the Chambers of the Chief Justice. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Appointed Lawyer Scheme
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The Ethics Committee of the Law Society has written a guideline, available here, for solicitors involved in the Appointed Lawyer Scheme under the ASIO Act. |
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ECOS will be replaced tomorrow
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We’re replacing the Electronic Contracts for Sale (ECOS) with the Digital Contracts Service (DCS) on the 22nd of February 2022. This new system aims to improve and facilitate your experience purchasing and accessing the Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land and the Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Business. Access to DCS will be via LawID. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at DCS@lawsociety.com.au
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Risk management as a strategic business tool
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The ability to identify and manage risk is a prized skill. Still, it won't be effective if your business does not recognise the legal function as an integral part of decision making. Join us on Wednesday 9 March, as we consider potential positive and negative risks and hear how the legal department can promote themselves as an ally from the outset. Register now. |
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Mentoring Program applications closing soon
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Mentoring is an incredibly rewarding experience that plays a valuable role in your personal and professional development, helping you build a fulfilling and successful career. Apply before applications close on Tuesday 1 March. |
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Ceremony for Justice Lucy McCallum
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The Hon Justice Lucy McCallum, Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, will retire on Monday, 7 March 2022. A farewell ceremony to mark the occasion will be held in Banco Court this Friday, 25 February 2022 at 9.15am. Due to COVID-19, in-person attendance is strictly by invitation only but the ceremony will be live streamed here. Justice McCallum has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of the ACT Supreme Court and will begin her new role in March. |
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Retirement of the Honorable Geoffrey Flick
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The ceremonial sitting to mark the retirement of Geoffrey Flick as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia will be held on Friday 4 March. The ceremonial sitting will be held at 9:30 am in Court 1, Level 21, federal Court of Australia, Law Courts Building, Queens Square, Sydney.
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On the menu this week
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Indulge in nature's best with our paddock-to- plate American inspired Sirloin feast. Enjoy a perfect medium-rare, grass-fed, sirloin steak accompanied by a decadent potato baked filled with gruyere cheese and bacon. Order by 10am Tuesday 22 February for Friday 25 February delivery. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Migration law masterclass: Managing 501 character cases - live webinar
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Thursday 24 Feb 2022
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Specialist Accreditation Program 2022
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Early bird discount ends 28 Feb 2022
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How to work out whether your client’s insolvent business should go into Voluntary Administration, Small Business Restructuring or just be liquidated - live webinar
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Tuesday 1 March 2022
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Why legal is so much more than a dustpan and a brush
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Wednesday 9 March 2022
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Shake it off - Why 2020 is the year we will ultimately thank for forging much needed change in the legal profession
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Wednesday 16 March 2022
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2022 Law Term Dinner
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Monday 28 March 2022
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Conduct Rule Changes
The Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules, which apply to all NSW solicitors, are changing on 1 April. Please click here to access a marked up version of the changes provided by the Law Council, here for the official legislative instrument, and here for the Law Council of Australia’s review of the rules. The Law Council will be updating the commentary to the Rules in due course.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Family Law
Representing the child’s best interests: The role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer
By Alexandra McCosker >
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Risk
The dangers of communicating directly with the court
By Baron Alder and Elissa Baxter >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Six weeks free plus three per cent discount from Bupa
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Become a member before 28 February 2022 and get exclusive access to ongoing three per cent discount—plus up to six weeks free on eligible combined Hospital and Extras products and they even waive your waiting periods on your Extras plus more. Find out more. Terms and conditions apply. |
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Interested in buying an investment property?
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Unlock equity in your existing home and buy an investment property sooner. As a lawyer, you could access exclusive home loan benefits to grow your property portfolio. Plus, Law Society members receive $500 cashback upon loan settlement. Ask them how. |
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Save 15 per cent on your Telstra Small Business plan
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Save 15 per cent on eligible new and existing Small Business Account mobile and mobile data plans. Sign up for a Telstra Small Business Account with a valid ABN and apply for this exclusive Law Society member discount. Learn more |
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