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NEWS
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Practising certificate renewal reminder to practitioners
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To engage in legal practice after 30 June 2021, you must hold a practising certificate. If you have not yet lodged your renewal application, please do so here. The Legal Profession Uniform Law does not permit the Law Society to accept practising certificate renewal applications submitted after 30 June 2021. Read more. |
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Associate membership renewals are now open
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Online lodgement for 2021/22 associate membership renewals are open. For those who did not renew online last year, we really encourage you to try to do so this year. If you need help, our Registry team members are happy to walk you through the process over the telephone on 02 9926 0156. |
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Fundamentals of the Fair Work Commission
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The Employment Law Committee is hosting two webcasts with the Vice President of the Fair Work Commission, Joseph Catanzariti AM, designed to help practitioners with limited exposure to the Fair Work Commission or in need of a refresher. Complimentary to Law Society members. Register now. |
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Family court merger
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In this free live online session, The Honourable Chief Justice William Alstergren will provide an overview of the imminent merger, procedural aspects and considerations for family law practitioners. Register today. |
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Government Solicitors Conference 2021 – registrations open
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Registrations are open for the Government Solicitors Conference 2021 on Tuesday 7 September at the Fullerton Hotel. Early bird price available until 30 June. Register today. |
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Recognise and celebrate government solicitors
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Applications are open for public sector solicitors to apply for the John Hennessy Legal Scholarship (valued at up to $10,000) or nominate someone for the Michelle Crowther PSM Excellence in Government Legal Service Award. Learn more. |
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An update from legalsuper – 23 June 2021
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legalsuper is pleased to present a short update on recent changes to superannuation contribution limits and answer the most commonly asked questions when it comes to your super. Find out more and register. |
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On the menu this week
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Enjoy a stuffed and rolled porchetta with house-made spaetzle, and braised red cabbage with apples and radicchio, topped off with a peppermint panna cotta with a rich mouth-watering chocolate sauce. Order by 10am Tuesday for Friday delivery. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Practice Management Course
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11, 18 and 25 June 2021
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Mandatory Rule 6.1 - all law (live webinar)
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16 June 2021
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FLIP Buzzwords – Process Improvement
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30 June 2021
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Class Actions: Capital, Regulation and the Public Interest (live online streamn)
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15 July 2021
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Specialist Accreditation Conference 2021
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5 August 2021
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia - National COVID-19 List
Read the correspondence from the Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in relation to the National COVID-19 List.
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New indexed limits for costs disputes
The Legal Services Council has released the Indexed Amounts Notice which will apply in NSW from 1 July 2021. The effect of the Notice is to index the $10,000 and $100,000 limits on the NSW Legal Services Commissioner’s jurisdiction to deal with costs disputes under sections 291-293 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law. From 1 July, the indexed amounts will be $12,880 and $128,760 respectively. The calculation is based on CPI in accordance with rule 111A of the General Uniform Rules. More information is available on the Legal Services Council website.
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Applications for appointment as a Costs Assessor
Applications are sought from legal practitioners of at least 5 years post-admission experience to be appointed as Costs Assessors. Appointments are expected to take effect from 1 January 2022 for a period of up to three (3) years. Learn more.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Property & Elder law
A triumph for residents of retirement villages
By Laina Chan >
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Property law
The pitfalls of residential put options
By Diane Skapinker >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Receive $500 cashback when you refinance
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Refinance your home loan with Legal Home Loans and get $500 cashback. When used in conjunction with your $500 Law Society Member Benefits cashback, you can get a total of $1,000 back in your pocket. Hurry, ends 30 June. T&C’s apply. Chat to us today. |
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Save 15 per cent on your Telstra Small Business plan
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Sign up for a Telstra Small Business Account with a valid ABN and apply for this exclusive Law Society member discount – available on eligible new and existing Small Business Account mobile and data plans. Find out more. |
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20 per cent off winter essentials
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THE ICONIC has you covered this winter with a 20 per cent discount on selected styles from menswear and womenswear. Check out the latest winter essentials and what’s just landed. Find out more. |
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