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30 November 2020
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The importance of providing ongoing learning and development opportunities for our members

At the Law Society of NSW, we take seriously the importance of providing ongoing learning and development opportunities for our members. So, in a year that has brought disruption on so many levels, I am pleased that the Law Society has been able to take the ‘business as usual’ approach in transitioning our CPD programs, Thought Leadership Series, FLIP Buzzwords and other important events, including our recent Specialist Accreditation Week, into online events. Continue reading >

 
 
NEWS
Applications to register your status for the 2020-21 Scheme period can still be made
The 2020-21 Scheme period commenced 22 November 2020, however, any principal of a law practice who has not yet made an application can do so via the online Scheme Portal. Read more here.
Specialist CPD requirements
In the extraordinary circumstances of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Specialist Accreditation Board of the Law Society of NSW understands that Accredited Specialists may need to complete more than five of their CPD units through private study of audio/visual material. This means that for the 2020-21 CPD year, the Specialist Board will not be enforcing the five-unit cap on private study of audio/visual material as set out in the Information for Accredited Specialists. All other CPD renewal requirements must be satisfied unless an exemption or extension of time is granted.
Food delivery service to help FoodBank
This week, choose between a Shawarma bowl with pulled chicken, creamy hummus, Israeli tomato salad, fluffy farro, flatbreads, and delicious lemon, semolina and yoghurt cake or a BBQ feast with roasted beef tri-tip, spiced lamb skewers and marinated chicken thighs, house bbq sauce, lemon salt, house-made flatbreads, and strawberry choux au craquelin for dessert. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. All profits go to support the 2020 President's Charity, FoodBank NSW & ACT.
 
 
WHAT'S ON
Creating a Disability Confident Workplace
3 December 2020
2020 Fundraising dinner prevention of violence against women and children
3 December 2020
Thought Leadership: Religion and Reform
8 December 2020
Insights into the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements – live webinar
8 December 2020
Life Hacks to Manage and Prevent Burnout
8 December 2020
FLIP Buzzwords: Working from home (WFH)
9 December 2020
legalsuper Inaugural Annual Members’ Meeting
9 December 2020
Bla(c)k Lives Matter: Implications for the Human Rights of First Nations People in Australia
10 December 2020
Book launch – The Tuning Cymbal: Selected Papers and Speeches of Robert French
15 December 2020
Just Trivia
16 December 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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DRS Assessment Conferences to move to Microsoft Teams
From 30 November 2020, the SIRA Dispute Resolution Service will transition all Assessment Conferences for CTP insurance disputes from Skype to Microsoft Teams. Training materials and digital support services will be developed and made available to solicitors, barristers, interpreters and other system users.  
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NSW LRS: Changes to registered plan metadata
NSW Land Registry Services has announced changes to registered plan metadata to increase legibility. Read more.
 
LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
Risk
Purchaser surcharge duty: risk management tips for solicitors
By Tony Reynolds and Simon Lusk >
Property
It’s official – paper CTs are set to go. Is your practice prepared?
By Jen McMillan and Michael Osborne >
 
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