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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Welcome back and thank you to all who responded to our call
Welcome back and Happy New Year. I am looking forward to my term as President and engaging with our profession this year.
In wishing you all the best for 2020, I am well aware that rather than celebrating the new year, many people in NSW and around Australia were being evacuated from their homes, stranded on holidays, fighting to protect their homes and/or property, or dealing with the damage and destruction caused by the bushfires. As we know, the bushfire season is far from over. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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2020 Opening of Law Term dinner
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You're invited to join President Richard Harvey and Chief Justice of New South Wales The Honourable T.F. Bathurst AC for an evening of fine food and great company in celebration of the new Law Term on Wednesday 5 February at Parliament House Sydney. Register now to secure your place. |
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NSW legal profession rallies to support bushfire victims
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The NSW legal profession has rallied to support bushfire-ravaged communities in NSW, amid an unprecedented bushfire crisis that has damaged or destroyed more than 2,600 homes across the state this season. Read more. |
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2020 Law Society diaries – now 25 per cent off
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Save 25 per cent on the 2020 Law Society diaries. We have limited stock available of week-at-a-glance, day-to-a-page and pocket diaries. Get in quick before you miss out. Find out more and order |
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New KYR brochures available
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The Law Society has recently updated its suite of Know Your Rights brochures. They are available for purchase here. |
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WHAT'S ON
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2020 Opening of Law Term events
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January - February 2020
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Masterclass: advocacy in practice
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5 February 2020
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Important recent authorities for family lawyers
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6 February 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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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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Changes to Legal Profession Uniform General Rules
The Legal Profession Uniform General Amendment (Miscellaneous) Rule 2019, made by the Legal Services Council, commenced on 13 December 2019. It amends the Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015, including in relation to:
- withdrawing controlled money from the controlled money account;
- opening and maintaining files; and
- maintaining registers of files opened, safe custody documents and financial interests.
The Law Society will take an educative approach to the new requirements during the first quarter of 2020 so that law practices can review and adjust their procedures as necessary. Consistent with this approach, external examiners will provide guidance to law practices on compliance with the new requirements as part of the examination of trust records for the period ending on 31 March 2020. Please direct any queries to the Trust Accounts Department at tad@lawsociety.com.au.
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High Court Amendment (Electronic Filing and Other Matters) Rules 2019
The High Court Amendment (Electronic Filing and Other Matters) Rules 2019 were registered on 20 December 2020 and are available here. Download a copy of the Explanatory Statement here. The Amendment Rules amend the High Court Rules 2004 to make provision for the electronic lodgment of documents in cases started on or after 1 January 2020. The Amendment Rules also increase by 2.1 per cent, the amounts allowed in Schedule 2 of the Rules on the taxation of a bill of costs. The 2.1 per cent increase will apply in respect of all work done and services performed by solicitors after 31 December 2019.
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Calls for expressions of interest – The Law Society mediators panel and the family law settlement service for 2020 – 2021
The Law Society’s Alternative Dispute Resolution department is seeking expressions of interest from practitioners wishing to be on the 2020 – 2021 panels. If you’re interested, fill out this form and return to adr@lawsociety.com.au by Friday 24 January 2020. For enquiries, please call 02 9926 0396.
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Updated Motor Accident Guidelines
Version 5 of the Guidelines, which took effect on 20 December 2019, is now available on the NSW Legislation website
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Missed the STP deadline? Here’s what you need to know
STP is a change to the way employers report payroll, tax and super information to the ATO. All employers with 19 employees or less were required by law to report this way by 30 September 2019. Larger employers were required to report by 1 July 2018. In the Legal Services Industry, 25 per cent of small employers are still not reporting through STP and haven’t been in touch with the ATO to ask for more time. Although the deadline has passed, there are still options available for those not reporting through STP.
Learn more
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IN THE PRESS
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Disability Royal Commission details plans for 2020 and releases first Progress Report - Disability Royal Commission
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Entertainment Book is now 100 per cent digital
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Entertainment Book’s Digital Membership allows you to conveniently search, save and redeem thousands of offers near you in an instant. New offers are regularly added for more value all year round. Get started today. Find out more > |
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10 tips for emotional wellbeing
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Just as there are things you can do to maintain a healthy body, there are steps you can take to manage and boost your emotional wellbeing. Here are Bupa’s top 10 tips for emotional wellbeing.
Find out more > |
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How much can you save with StarCard?
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Check out the StarCard Savings Calculator. Simply enter your vehicle details to see how your business can save money, time and be rewarded with StarCard. Members save on discounted fuel and more. Find out more > |
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