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NEWS
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Impact of COVID-19 on CPD compliance
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Given the extraordinary circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the Law Society understands that solicitors may need to complete more than five CPD units through private study of audio/visual material. This means that for the 2020-21 CPD year, we will not enforce the five-unit cap on private study of audio/visual material. All other requirements under the CPD rules must be satisfied unless an exemption or extension of time is granted. Further information. |
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Professional Support Unit (PSU)
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We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Professional Support Unit (PSU) website hub. PSU brings together the expertise of the Costs, Ethics and Regulatory Compliance Units in one easy-access hub. You will find checklists, fact sheets, guidelines, information about the unit’s functions, as well as the Costs and Ethics Committees, CPD offerings and contact details. PSU is committed to providing you with confidential guidance, when the right path is not so clear. Click here to contact and learn more. |
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Call for expressions of interest – Law Society Committees 2021
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Want to make a difference in the legal profession? Submit an expression of interest by 5pm on 29 September 2020 to join one of the Law Society’s committees. Read more. |
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Rural Issues Day 2020 – early bird registrations close midnight
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Don't miss out – early bird registrations close tonight at midnight. Join us on 23 October as leading speakers across the profession deliver a full day of online sessions on legal issues relevant to rural and regional practice. See the full program and register. |
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President’s Medal 2020: Only two weeks left to nominate
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If you know a NSW solicitor who has made a significant personal and professional contribution to the improvement of law and justice in the community, nominate them now for the Law Society of NSW President’s Medal 2020. Nominations close on Friday 25 September. |
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Food delivery service to help FoodBank
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This week's Fill Me hamper is a chicken dinner like no other, topped off with a caramelised apple, coconut and oat crumble. If you're after a taste of spring, the Feed Me hamper includes fresh seafood skewers, honey, tamari and ginger chicken skewers, green paw paw salad, egg and squid fried rice and upside-down pineapple cake with Meander thick cream to finish. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. All profits go to support the 2020 President's Charity FoodBank NSW & ACT. |
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WHAT'S ON
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LAWASIA 2020 Conference Online – Webinar Series
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10 September - 8 October 2020
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The ins and outs of civil penalties - live webinar
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18 September 2020
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The Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration (AIJA) Online Conference: Session 3 - Moving court hearings online
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16 September 2020
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World in a Box – 50 years of containerisation in Australia
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23 September 2020
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Conveyancing essentials in practice
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24 September and 1 October 2020
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FLIP Buzzwords: Internet of Things (IoT)
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30 September 2020
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Charles Richard Xuereb Oration
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12 October 2020
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Rural Issues Day
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23 October 2020
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IBA 2020 – Virtually Together Conference
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2-27 November 2020
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Elder abuse of clients – what support can solicitors offer?
What are the signs that your client may be experiencing elder abuse? What can you do about it? How can you report the suspected abuse without breaching your professional obligations? “Elder abuse of clients – what support can solicitors offer?” is a new Law Society resource that discusses these issues. See the Elder Law and Ethics sections of the Law Society website.
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Viewing of sensitive evidence in criminal cases
The ODPP has recently implemented a new process, a Secure Timeboxed Viewer (STV), which enables secure access for legal practitioners to view sensitive evidence through a portal from a personal computer or device. The STV obviates the need for legal practitioners to attend police stations or DPP offices to view sensitive evidence such as JIRT proceedings. Please view the External User Guide, which explains how the STV works and the steps users need to take to obtain access.
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Changes to Duties forms
Revenue NSW has made changes to all Landholder Acquisition Statements, Corporate Reconstruction and Corporate Consolidation forms. The new forms must be used when submitting applicable transactions with Revenue NSW. The forms are available on the Revenue NSW website. Note that the revised Landholder Acquisition Statements must be used for relevant acquisitions made in a Landholder on or after 24 June 2020.
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Federal Court launches Live Chat
Live Chat is now available on the Federal Court of Australia's website and enables court users to chat in real time with the Federal Court Registry. The Federal Court's Live Chat agents cannot provide legal advice, but they can assist with information about:
- Applying to the Court
- Procedures relating to your case
- Information and support for the Commonwealth Courts Portal, including eLodgment
- General enquiries about Federal Court proceedings.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Receive a 10 per cent lifetime discount on life cover. Apply before 30 October and you’ll also receive the first month free on all insurance cover types available. Find out more. |
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Currency outlook brought to you by OFX
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Have you got a transfer on the horizon? OFX’s one-page guide breaks down what’s happening in the major currencies now, and what could be in store in the next month. Find out more. |
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