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NEWS
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Regulatory update
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From 22 March 2021, a holder of an Australian legal practising certificate (ALPC) who has never been issued with a Migration Agent Registration Number (MARN), and wishes to commence providing immigration assistance will need to complete the new Australian Legal Practitioner Number (LPN) form found on the Department of Home Affairs website. Read more. |
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Attention migration lawyers
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With changes under the Migration Amendment (Regulation of Migration Agents) Act 2020 (Cth) commencing on 22 March 2021, law practices that handle migration matters are reminded they can register for the Law Society’s Solicitor Referral Service. The SRS connects prospective clients with a solicitor by providing contact details for three law practices tailored to the client’s request including area of law, geographical location or language spoken. Law practices working in the migration area can register for the SRS by calling 02 9929 0396 or emailing A2J@lawsociety.com.au. Information about the regulatory impact of the new legislation is on the Law Society website. |
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2021/22 membership fees
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We are proud to have implemented several new initiatives in 2020 to support the profession. To allow us to continue to meet the needs of the profession and develop more diverse services and resources to support our members, our 2021/22 membership fees will revert to the 2019 price of $400 (excl. GST).
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Introducing humm
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We have partnered with humm as an alternative payment option for your 2021/22 practising certificate and membership. Humm allows you to pay your fees in easy slices over time. Choose from either five fortnightly or 10 weekly interest-free repayments. Be ready for renewals. Sign up today. |
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How to deal with years like 2020
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Over the past eight years, Professor Samuel Harvey, Deputy Director and Chief Psychiatrist at Black Dog Institute, has conducted research on the resilience of NSW’s emergency services workforce. During this Wednesday’s Staying Well in the Law webcast, Professor Harvey will share insights from this work and consider how the legal profession can benefit from it. Find out more and register. |
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Blue Knot Foundation: Managing wellbeing and recognising vicarious trauma
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Join us for this training program that explores the nature, dynamics and risks of vicarious trauma and supports you to stay healthy and safe in your work. Find out more and register. |
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Cyber law mapping project
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The cyber law mapping project is a partnership between the Australian Legal Information Institute, University of Melbourne Centre for AI and Digital Ethics and the Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation at UNSW Sydney. The map is available here and will be launched at an online event on 25 March 2021. |
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Have your Say: Selling Goods and Services to Government
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The NSW Government is seeking views from regional, small and medium businesses on how to make it easier for them to supply to Government. As part of the consultation process, the Government is urging members to complete an online survey, submit an idea or make a submission. |
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Food delivery service for charity
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Choose from a salmon fillet glazed with teriyaki, warm new potato salad with cornichons, and dill, roasted capsicum salad with spinach, shallots, goji berries, and toasted pepitas followed by a ‘build your own trifle’ for dessert. Or enjoy a slow cooked marrow stuffed with braised lamb, rice, pine nuts and rich tomato sugo, and delicious Basque cake filled with berry puree and crème patisserie. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. |
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WHAT'S ON
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How to deal with years like 2020
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17 March 2021
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Complimentary CPD Seminar – Making Gifts Matter in the Current Climate
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19 March 2021
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Social Media Risk and Opportunity: what to do from a legal perspective
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23 March 2021
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Law Society CPD: Trust accounting for lawyers (live online workshop)
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24 March 2021
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Courting innovation webinar: Australia’s judicial system in the context of COVID-19
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24 March 2021
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Law Society CPD: Mandatory rule 6.1 - small law and sole practitioners (live webinar)
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24 March 2021
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NSW Law Careers Fair 2021
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26 March 2021
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Thought Leadership Series: Climate change – An emerging role for legal practitioners
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31 March 2021
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Statutory compliance by 31 March 2021
Practitioners are reminded that the 2020-21 CPD year concludes 31 March 2021. CPD compliance is a statutory requirement, governed by the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015. It is a practitioner’s individual responsibility to maintain accurate records evidencing their engagement in CPD activities and to satisfy themselves that they have properly complied with the CPD requirements. Your records serve to ensure that you do not risk making a false declaration in your practising certificate renewal application. Please review the Law Society’s CPD information to ensure that you can comply with the CPD requirements by 31 March 2021. You may search available CPD courses through LawInform. In the special circumstances arising from COVID-19, the Law Society understands that solicitors may need to exceed the 5-unit cap on private study of audio/visual material to complete their CPD units. Please read the detailed information provided on the Law Society website. If you anticipate still not being able to meet your CPD obligations and need to apply for an extension or exemption, please read more.
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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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NSW Participation Rules and NSW Operating Requirements
The NSW Participation Rules and NSW Operating Requirements, adopting the Model Participation Rules and Model Operating Requirements, have been published by the Office of the Registrar and commence from 12 April 2021. Read more.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Environment and Planning
Decision making in uncertain times: pandemics, planning and climate change
By Ballanda Sack, Timothy Allen and Amelia Smillie >
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Taxation
Nobody knows everything: Taxes and the administration of deceased estates
By Jim Main >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Finance tailored for legal professionals
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Legal Home Loans is Australia’s only specialist broker for lawyers. With access to all major lenders and private banks, they secure the best loan tailored to you. Law Society members receive $500 cashback upon loan settlement. Find out more. |
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Let Bupa help you manage your health
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Bupa are here for you not just when you get sick, but also to help you stay well. That's why they have a range of programs to help you take care of your health everyday. Law Society members receive 3 per cent discount on new insurance policies. Find out more. |
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Save on Income Protection, TPD and Trauma insurance
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Members can access a 10 per cent discount on insurance premiums and expert advice from Perera Crowther Financial Services. Discount is for new retail insurance policies only and minimum premium applies. Find out more. |
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