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Measuring the public good of private solicitors
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The Law Society of NSW has long advocated for fairer and sustainable rates for Legal Aid work performed by private solicitors. We’ve had some success. In 2019 the NSW Government announced an additional $88 million to increase fees paid to solicitors who perform this often challenging and sometimes confronting legal work. Continue reading >
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Share your thoughts on the Law Society's website
The Law Society is eager to understand how our website is performing when it comes to delivering an optimal user experience. To help us improve, we would appreciate it if you could participate in a short, confidential survey. We appreciate your contribution to helping us enhance our client experience. Access the survey here. The survey will close on Sunday 11 August.
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Legal History tutorial by Robert Turnbull
Legal History tutorial by Robert Turnbull “The History of Precedents” This legal history will be delivered on Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 5.15 pm in Court 13A, Level 13 Law Courts Building 184 Phillip Street Sydney. No registration is necessary for in person attendance – if you are unable to attend in person, to receive a link for online viewing please register here.
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Just Chat – Justice Ingmar Taylor
The Industrial Relations Court of NSW is back in operation, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to resolving workplace disputes and upholding work health and safety standards. As this new chapter begins, the President of the Industrial Relations Commission, Justice Ingmar Taylor, joins us to discuss his new role and the positive impact the court aims to have on all stakeholders. Supported by NobleOak. Listen here.
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2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPEAKER OF THE WEEK
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NSW Chief Magistrate Michael Allen Judge Michael Allen was sworn in as Chief Magistrate of the Local Court of NSW last month. He has worked in all areas of the law including family and domestic violence, serious crime, workers compensation and civil law. Judge Allen is committed to the administration of justice with almost 40 years’ experience, including as Deputy Chief Magistrate and as a District Court Judge. He will join day one of the Law Society’s Annual Conference to take part in the Great Debate on the intersection of investigative journalism and the criminal justice system. Also taking part in the debate are Anthony Whealy KC, Chair of the Centre for Public Integrity, and journalists and authors Dan Box and Kate Wild.
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Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024
Thursday 15 August and Friday 16 August 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Staying Well in the Law: Designing Safety in the Workplace
Wednesday 21 August 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Conveyancing essentials in practice – online
Wednesday 11 and 18 September 2024
REGISTER HERE
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MEMBER BENEFITS FEATURE OF THE WEEK
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Discover an unrivalled range of exclusive offers from our Member Benefits providers, including personal and lifestyle products and services tailored to support you and enhance your legal practice. Do not miss out on these exceptional deals.
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August Service Directory:
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for August is now available. Here you will find advertisements for agency and referrals, practices for sale and purchase and much more, plus all missing wills notices. Read more.
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Revenue NSW - Land Tax Clearance Certificate Portal URL Change
On 14 August 2024, the Land Tax Clearance Certificate Portal will receive an update to its URL. This will be the new URL for the certificate portal. A redirection will be in place but only for a temporary period, so any URL bookmarks should be updated. This will not impact the way in which practitioners apply for a land tax clearance certificate, only the navigation to the portal through which a copy of a certificate or update can be obtained. Read more.
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Changes to certain Transfer dutiable dealings
Four dealing types have been upgraded to allow duty to be assessed within the electronic workspace if consideration is payable:
- Transfer granting easement,
- Transfer granting an easement in gross,
- Transfer creating a profit à prendre, and
- Transfer creating a forestry right.
Corresponding versions of the four dealings have also been created to allow for circumstances where there is no consideration payable (and therefore no duty assessment required). Read more.
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WORKPLACE DISPUTES
Knives to a gunfight: the risks of poorly drafted NDAs in workplace disputes
By Penny Thew >
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WILLS AND ESTATES
Supreme Court Practice Note and NSWCA clarifies assumptions in wills and estates law
By Daniela Faggionato and Caitlin Watson >
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