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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Building collective resilience and the future of courts in a post pandemic world
Last Monday night, we were honoured to have Professor Ian Hickey AM deliver the Annual Charles Xuereb Oration. His address on “Navigating mental health in the COVID era” provided an absolute ‘lightbulb moment’ for me when he spoke about resilience. Rather than focusing on individual resilience, he believes resilience is better conceptualised as a group characteristic; a product of teamwork. Becoming resilient, he said, isn’t about becoming “bullet-proof.” It’s more about being embedded within a community; supporting others when they struggle and accepting help when we’re doing it tough. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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2021 Annual General Meeting – reminder to pre-register
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The Annual General Meeting of The Law Society of New South Wales will be held as a virtual meeting on Thursday 28 October 2021 at 4.30pm ( See Notice). To pre-register for the meeting, please click on the pre-registration link on the Annual General Meeting webpage. |
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Law Society Council Election – reminder
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On Tuesday 28 September, an Invitation to Vote in the 2021 Law Society Council election was sent by email to Solicitor Members who had provided email addresses for communication purposes. The Invitation to Vote contains a unique voting link, which is personal to the recipient and must not be shared with, or forwarded to, anyone else. Members are encouraged to consider voting online to ensure your vote is received on a timely basis. Printed voting papers have also been sent to all Solicitor Members by post/DX. However, there may be delays in the delivery and return of printed materials due to the impact of COVID-19 on these services. If you are intending to return your completed ballot paper by post/DX, please do so urgently to ensure it is received at the Society prior to the close of the ballot at 2:00pm on Monday 25 October 2021. Enquiries should be directed to secretary@lawsociety.com.au. |
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Leading resilient teams
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This Wednesday, Mark Oostergo, General Manager & Principal Psychologist at Communicorp, will discuss resilience in the workplace, how to engage with staff during stressful times, and explain how to develop and lead a resilient team. Find out more. |
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Inmate device eBrief scheme
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Over the past five years Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) has provided re-purposed laptops to more than 220 inmates to facilitate their access to electronic briefs. During this current pandemic, devices have been hard to obtain and CSNSW is not presently able to meet all requests. For information on how you can ensure that inmates have access to their briefs, click here. |
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ATO in-house facilitation service
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The ATO's in-house facilitation service can help you resolve tax and super disputes. An accredited ATO facilitator meets with you, your representative, and the ATO officers to identify issues, develop options, consider alternatives and attempt to reach a solution. Every facilitator is a nationally accredited mediator and will guide the parties through the process to find some middle ground. Find out more. |
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General Counsel Summit - Exclusive member discount
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On Tuesday 19 October, the General Counsel Summit returns in a virtual format, bringing together the most esteemed legal minds and thought-leaders. Over 10 sessions, experts will delve into the obstacles in-house counsels face and offer strategies to help you unlock the competitive edge you need to lead and succeed. Law Society in-house practitioner members are eligible for an exclusive 20 per cent discount, simply enter LSNSW20 during registration. |
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FLIP Conference 2021 - watch now
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If you missed Wednesday’s Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) Conference, you missed hearing from some of Australia’s leading minds on the issues and trends impacting the legal profession right now. But all is not lost. You can purchase on-demand access to all 21 sessions featuring 50+ speakers now from $299 for members. CPD points applicable. Find out more. |
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On the menu this week
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This week, we're serving panko-crusted fresh fish fillets accompanied by house-made oven fries, chunky egg and celeriac tartare salad. To finish, peanut butter brownie with butterscotch sauce and Meander thick cream. Order by 10am Tuesday for Friday delivery. |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
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NSW COVID-19 80 per cent roadmap: As 80 per cent of NSW’s population aged 16 and over has received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccination, further restrictions have been eased as of today. Read the details of the easing restrictions here.
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WHAT'S ON
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Toongabbie Legal Centre’s upcoming MCLE
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22 October, 6, 13 and 20 November 2021
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Find your focus: Science-backed ways to do the best work of your life
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25 October 2021
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Rural Issues Conference 2021
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29 October 2021
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Issues arising from the operation of intermediate courts of appeal (civil)
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3 November 2021
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Mandatory rule 6.1
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9 November 2021
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Sexual harassment - changing workplace culture
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11 November 2021
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LAWASIA 2021 Virtual Annual Conference
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15 - 18 November 2021
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Opening of Law Term 2022 - Coptic Orthodox Church
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7 February 2022
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Sydney Peace Prize gala dinner
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25 March 2022
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Important notice for all private law practices with Solicitor or Life Members - Register your Scheme status now
On 6 October, each private law practice’s Scheme Co-ordinator principal would have received an email from us inviting them to make an application for the 2021-2022 Scheme year, which commences on 22 November 2021. Scheme Co-ordinators are now asked to access the online Scheme portal and make their law practice’s application for registration of participation in, or exemption from, the Scheme. Our team is here to help you. Please call us on 02 9926 0189 if you have any questions or would like assistance when accessing the portal.
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eConveyancing - Dealing with Exception
When a transaction involves a Dealing with Exception, practitioners are asked to alert financial institutions/mortgagees to this when issuing an invitation to the workspace and also in the conversation tool. Read more.
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Revenue NSW - Duties Documents Matrix updates
The Duties Document Matrix has been updated with new links to information and Revenue Rulings for surcharge purchaser duty, and options. A link has been added for new evidentiary requirements for transfers as a result of a break-up of a marriage or a de-facto relationship for superannuation interests s 68(3A). Possessory and primary applications have also been added to the Matrix.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Practice & procedure
Solicitors’ duties in the digital era – is there a duty of technological competence?
By Simone Herbert-Lowe >
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Elder law & succession
Severing a joint tenancy by will-making
By Darryl Browne >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Membership has powerful advantages
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Special savings for members from Dell Technologies. Up to an additional 10 per cent off* select products to help you get the tech you need to meet your IT challenges. *Applicable on sale and online price. T&Cs apply. Find out more. |
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Get paid today, give your clients time to pay
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Discover why QuickFee is the preferred payment provider of more than 1,200 leading professional service firms worldwide. With client-centric legal financing solutions, QuickFee helps you get paid faster. Plus, enjoy Law Society member discounts. Find out more. |
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Your child’s journey starts here
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Choosing a high quality, developmental and educational childcare centre is an important element in raising confident and independent children. Access 12 outstanding childcare and early education brands from more than 160 NSW and ACT childcare centres. Find out more. |
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