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NEWS
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Don't miss this opportunity to make your mark
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Applications close 1 August for 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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New Solicitor Outreach Service
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The Law Society’s new Solicitor Outreach Service (SOS) provides NSW solicitors direct access to a dedicated and confidential mental health and wellbeing support service. Call 1800 592 296 to access up to three free psychological sessions per financial year, or to speak with a psychologist if in crisis or distress. Learn more |
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Online courts and the future of justice with Professor Richard Susskind OBE
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Discover the various types of ‘remote courts’ that are emerging, their advantages and limitations, the extent to which justice will be enhanced or diminished by these developments and what the future might hold for judges and litigators.
Find out more. |
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Last chance for early bird registrations
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Early bird registrations for Government Solicitors Week 2020 close at midnight. See the full program and register for this online event that will feature Australian Government Solicitor Michael Kingston, Bret Walker SC, Sarah Sandstad and many more. |
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Food delivery service to help FoodBank NSW & ACT
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There's still time to order – choose between the decadent winter warming, slow braised beef cheeks with red wine and touch of cocoa or the Middle Eastern inspired lamb menu finishing with Persian Love Cake. 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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NSW-Victoria Border restrictions
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New border restrictions with Victoria will see a stricter border zone apply along the Murray River from midnight Tuesday 21 July 2020.
All currently issued permits and any issued between now and the commencement of the border zone will expire at midnight on Tuesday 21 July.
People will have to reapply for a new permit to enter NSW from Victoria if they remain eligible to.
More here. |
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What you can and can’t do under the rules
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Follow the rules and stay safe whether you are working, visiting family and friends, or going out.
More here. |
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WHAT'S ON
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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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FLIP Stream: Change Leadership for Small Law Firms
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1 September 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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Regional and rural legal services tender now open
NSW Government is requesting the proposal of legal service providers to form part of its Regional and Rural Legal Services Panel in the areas of Care Litigation, Audits and Claims, Prosecution, Property and Commercial law. Find out more
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Sutherland Local Court is closed on Monday 20 July 2020
Matters from 20 July 2020 will be relisted and affected parties can contact the court.
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Chief Magistrate’s Memorandum No.14 COVID-19 Arrangements for Local Court of New South Wales
Read the Memorandum here.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Competition law
Paying the price: sentencing for criminal cartel conduct
By Catherine Bembrick and Liana Witt >
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Risk and corporate law
Company directors personally liable for GST
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Buy property wisely
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With so much uncertainty, it pays, more than ever, to have a trusted professional on your side to help you select and purchase the right property at the best price. Find out more. |
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New member offer - Save 15 per cent on Kate Spade
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Kate Spade is now offering Law Society members 15 per cent off full-priced merchandise. Shop handbags, clothes, shoes, jewellery, tech accessories and much more. Use code: LAWNSW15 |
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Exclusive benefits with Legal Home Loans
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Borrow up to 90 per cent of property value with waived Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), due to your elite standing as a lawyer. Law Society members receive $500 cash back on settled loans. Find out more. |
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