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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Acknowledging the important role our rural and regional solicitors play in their local communities
In her keynote address to the Law Society’s online Rural Issues Day last Friday, the NSW Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women, Bronnie Taylor, MLC, provided some well-earned thanks to our rural and regional solicitors, acknowledging the important role they play in their local communities, especially in recent times. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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It’s time to register your 2020-2021 Scheme status online
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Applications for registration of participation in, or exemption from, the 2020-21 Scheme year are now open. All law practices with legal practitioners who are also Law Society Solicitor Members or Life Members would have now received an email, addressed to their Scheme Co-ordinator principal, with a link to the online Scheme Portal. Read more. |
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Law Society 2020 Council election results
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Seven candidates were declared elected as Councillors of The Law Society of NSW by the Company Secretary, each for a three-year term, in accordance with clause 8.3.7 of the Articles of Association, at the Annual General Meeting on 22 October 2020. View Results. |
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Specialist Accreditation Week: Early bird registrations end tonight
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Don't forget early bird registrations for Specialist Accreditation Week end today at midnight. Join us online to hear from leading Accredited Specialists and experts on the latest substantive law developments. See the full program here. |
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Staying well in the law
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Join us tomorrow for the next event in our Staying Well in the Law series, as Clarissa Rayward shares her experience of building routines and rituals that will enable you to be, and remain, a high-performance happy lawyer. Find out more.
If you missed our last event, Coping with Change and Uncertainty, you can catch-up with an on-demand viewing here. |
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National Cabinet COVID-19 Update
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The National Cabinet met on Friday to discuss Australia's COVID-19 response, easing restrictions (including international border measures), helping Australians prepare to go back to work in a COVID-safe environment, and getting the economy moving again. More here. |
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Food delivery service to help FoodBank
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The Law Society’s Dining Room Delivers service has added a delicious new hamper to its weekly options. Introducing PIC ME, a tempting grazing hamper full of house-made picnic treats, perfect for the park, beach, or nibbles with friends. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. All profits go to support the 2020 President's Charity, FoodBank NSW & ACT. See here for a thank you message from the CEO of FoodBank. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Staying well in the law: life as a high-performance happy lawyer
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27 October 2020
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Closing the Justice Gap: Implementing the Australian Law Reform Commission's Pathways to Justice Roadmap Webinar
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28 October 2020
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Family law fundamentals for solicitors
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28 October 2020 and 4 November 2020
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Sir Anthony Mason Constitutional Law Address and Presentation Night
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29 October 2020
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Practice Management Course
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30 October, 6 November and 13 November 2020
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IBA 2020 – Virtually Together Conference
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2-27 November 2020
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FLIP Virtual Regional Roadshow
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13 November 2020
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Specialist Accreditation Week
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23-27 November 2020
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A conversation on current issues in the practice of employment and industrial law
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3 December 2020
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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SIRA’s Dispute Resolution Services DX 10 SYDNEY Mail Service closing
From 1 December 2020, legal representatives will no longer be able to send correspondence to DRS via DX 10 SYDNEY. Any correspondence received via DX 10 SYDNEY will be returned to sender. In accordance with the Motor Accident Electronic Dispute Management System Online User Protocol, legal representatives are required to lodge, respond to and communicate with DRS through the Legal Portal. Any general correspondence, not related to a dispute, should be sent via email to drsenquiries@sira.nsw.gov.au.
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Legal Aid NSW DX account decommissioned
Legal Aid NSW has determined we will no longer use DX mail to receive or send documents. This will be effective from 30 November 2020.
Legal Aid NSW will be utilising Australia Post and its courier service StarTrack for all mail services. The transition to Australia Post is expected to be complete by the end of 2020.
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The EAGP extended hours pilot at the MRRC
Solicitors should be aware that the pilot at the MRRC has been extended, with no end date specified at this time. The aim of the pilot is to extend the hours of operations of the EAGP studio at the MRRC to between 8:00am and 6:00pm to give legal practitioners time outside of court hours to conduct mandatory case conferences.
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District Court Silk Bows ceremony
The District Court’s second Silk Bows ceremony will be held by the Court on Tuesday 27 October 2020 (for the remaining 13 silks). Please note social distancing rules are to be observed at all times. Click here for Tuesday’s web-link, which has been scheduled to open from 8:45am, for the ceremony to commence at 9:00am.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Constitutional law
The constitutional challenge to end the COVID border closures
By Dr David Tomkins >
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Indigenous issues
Best practice standards for representing Aboriginal clients
By Scott Hawkins and Emma Langton >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Connect with respected peers
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Join Clarence’s lively chambers of established, independent firms. Share resources, referrals and knowledge: trusted colleagues are right around the corner. Express your interest with the Head of Chambers. |
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