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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Solicitors as moral compasses and new consent laws
The Law Society recently hosted an important panel discussion on the role of solicitors as the moral compass for their clients, featuring Dr Simon Longstaff, Executive Director of the Ethics Centre, Daniel Csillag, Senior Legal Counsel and General Manager, Company Secretariat, ASX, and Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor at the Law Society. The focus was primarily on inhouse solicitors, where the client is also the employer. However, it is a role which can arise for any solicitor, whatever their area of practice. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Understanding and managing perfectionism – this Wednesday
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A high achiever mentality and tendency towards perfectionism are common personality traits for those in the law. Yet the pursuit of perfectionism can also become self-defeating. In this webcast, Kristiina Bedford will share tips on minimising the impacts of perfectionism and procrastination on wellbeing and maximising the value of your time. Learn more. |
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FLIP Buzzwords: Process Improvement
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In the next FLIP Buzzwords webcast on Wednesday 30 June, discover how process improvement can reduce inefficiency in your practice and save you time, effort and money. Find out more and register. |
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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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Government Solicitor Awards open tomorrow, Tuesday 1 June
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Applications will open Tuesday 1 June 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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New SIRA Chief Executive
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Adam Dent has been appointed the new Chief Executive of the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA). Mr Dent will be joining SIRA from his current role as the Chief Executive Officer of the NSW Trustee & Guardian. Read more. |
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On the menu this week
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Indulge in Greek-style lamb shanks braised in paper with olives, tomatoes and oregano fresh green beans with lemon and garlic, spiced and roasted cauliflower with pomegranate, mint and pine nuts, and sumac and lemon dressing. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Understanding and managing perfectionism
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2 June 2021
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Legal Aid NSW Criminal Law Conference 2021
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2 and 3 June 2021
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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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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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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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Contract for the sale and purchase of business – 2021 edition
A new 2021 edition of the Contract for the sale and purchase of business, with a summary of the main changes from the previous 2015 edition, is available here.
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Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Act 2021
The Act has received assent and will enable the cancellation of paper certificates of title (CTs) in NSW and the abolition of the current CoRD holder consent process. The Office of the Registrar General has advised that the NSW Government is working towards cancelling CTs and CoRD on 1 October 2021. Practitioners should also note that the mandate of the final batch of residual documents is planned to also occur on 1 October 2021, meaning all dealings will then fall within the mandate for electronic registration. Read more.
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Land Tax COVID-19 relief applications closing 31 May 2021
The deadline for applications for the land tax COVID-19 relief scheme is 31 May 2021. This scheme provides land tax relief for commercial and residential landowners who provide a rent reduction to a tenant who is experiencing financial distress as a result of COVID-19. This deadline applies to relief for both the 2020 and 2021 land tax years. Read more.
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Notice inviting claims against legal practitioners fidelity fund
The Council of The Law Society of New South Wales invites any person who has suffered pecuniary loss because of default by the law practice GE Law Pty Ltd trading as Gardner Ekes Lawyers arising from the conduct of an associate of that law practice, Hector Ekes, to make a claim against the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund. Read more.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Environmental law
The Montara oil spill class action – ‘The obvious cannot be ignored’
By Richard Ryan and Ellen Parry >
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Administrative law and citizenship
Australian citizenship: Lessons from the India travel ban
By Sangeetha Pillai >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Buy property wisely
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Sydney’s housing market has gone back to the future – to the last run of boom years before we knew what coronavirus was. 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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Join Bupa and get six weeks free
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Sign up and quote the promo code 'Get Bupa six weeks free', and you'll get six weeks free after your first month of payment. Plus, as a Law Society member, you'll receive a 3 per cent discount on new insurance policies.
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EOFY offer with Award-Winning NobleOak Life Insurance
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Thousands of Australians trust NobleOak with their life insurance. NobleOak is offering a 10 per cent lifetime discount on life cover to members. Plus, for a limited time, get two months free with two or more covers. Find out more. |
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