NEWS
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Celebrate outstanding government solicitors
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Applications close 1 August - don't miss your chance to apply for the John Hennessy Legal Scholarship (valued up to $10,000) or nominate someone for the Michelle Crowther PSM Excellence in Government Legal Service Award. Apply now.
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Law Society launches landmark wellbeing program
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Solicitors struggling with their mental health will be able to access three free counselling sessions a year with a psychologist as part of a new mental health and wellbeing service. Read more.
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Food delivery service to help FoodBank NSW & ACT
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There's still time to order – this week we're offering duck breast with an East Asian twist, or slow-cooked salmon accompanied by a creamy potato and marigold gnocchi. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery and don't forget to check the new menu every Tuesday morning. All profits go to support the 2020 President's Charity FoodBank NSW & ACT.
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WHAT'S ON
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WorkingSm@rt with Microsoft Outlook
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14 July 2020
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WorkingSm@rt with Microsoft Teams
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23 July 2020
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Mindfulness Series with Michael Bunting: Resilience and Mental Wellbeing
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28 July 2020
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Mindfulness Series with Michael Bunting: Mindful Relationships
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4 August 2020
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Law Society CPD – Practice Management Course
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10, 11, 12 August 2020
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Growing Participation and Excellence for In-House Pro Bono
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11 August 2020
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The Reception, Quality and Evaluation of Scientific Evidence in Australian Courts
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19 August 2020
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Government Solicitors Week
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7-11 September 2020
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest bulletin
The Decisions of Interest bulletin is a regular publication produced by the Court of Appeal, summarising appellate decisions from Australia and internationally. Read the latest bulletin here.
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Children’s Court
The President of the Children’s Court has issued a further Public Notice no. 6 dated 9 July 2020. While the Children’s Court will continue to reduce the need for many people to attend court in person there will be a transition over the coming weeks to a position where more participants will be required to attend court.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Elder law
Reassessing testamentary capacity: time for lawyers and doctors to work together
By John Clarke >
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Disability and administrative law
Three takeaways from the landmark NDIS ‘sex therapy’ case
By Chadwick Wong >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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NobleOak wins award for fifth consecutive year
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Our partner NobleOak has won the prestigious Canstar Outstanding Value Award for its Premium Life Direct life cover for the fifth year in a row.
Find out why they are on top.
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New member offer save 20 per cent off selected styles
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The Law Society of NSW has partnered with THE ICONIC to provide members with an exclusive special offer. Save 20 per cent off selected styles with this new code: LSNSWICONIC20
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Enjoy the simple things in life
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Support the Law Society-nominated charity with Entertainment Book. Your membership can pay for itself in just one day. You could save up to $96.50 in one day and only pay $69.99 for a one-year subscription. Find out more.
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