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Unity strengthens Lismore solicitors’ flood recovery
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Last week, the Council of the Law Society of NSW and Regional Presidents from across the state met on the NSW Far North Coast to discuss issues affecting your work as solicitors. We were honoured to be joined by members of the Far North Coast Regional Law Society to hear an address from the Chief Justice the Hon Andrew Bell, on the theme of this year’s bicentenary of the Supreme Court of NSW. Continue reading >
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Time is running out to renew your practising certificate by 30 June
If you haven’t renewed your practising certificate by 30 June, you will be unauthorised to engage in legal practice from 1 July. Renew your practising certificate here. Any questions? We are here to help. Contact the Law Society Registry on (02) 9926 0156 or by email at registry@lawsociety.com.au.
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Renew your Associate Membership by 30 June
Associate Members are reminded to renew their Associate Membership by 30 June. Renew your Associate Membership here. Any questions? We are here to help. Contact the Law Society Registry on (02) 9926 0156 or by email at registry@lawsociety.com.au.
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Australian Unity
The Law Society of New South Wales is thrilled to unveil our latest Member Benefits Program alliance with Australian Unity. As a Law Society member, you can enjoy an ongoing eight per cent discount on your health insurance premiums. From singles to families and everything in between, you can find cover to suit your needs, and budget. As we approach EOFY use this opportunity to find out more, plus T&Cs here.
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BLG (NSW) Pty Ltd t/a Berala Law Group Notice Inviting Claims Against Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund
The Council of the Law Society of New South Wales invites any person who has suffered pecuniary loss because of default by the law practice BLG (NSW) Pty Ltd t/a Berala Law Group, arising from the conduct of an associate of the law practice, Mr Peter Wilson, to make a claim against the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund. Read more.
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ATO provides tax resources for lawyers
Tax time is here. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has provided resources to help lawyers understand what they can and can’t claim this tax time. This includes a guide on claiming working from home expenses. Read more at the ATO’s website here.
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Specialist Sitting Arrangements During the Local Court Annual Conference
His Honour Judge Johnstone, Chief Magistrate of NSW, Her Honour Judge Skinner, President of the Children’s Court and Her Honour State Coroner O’Sullivan have released a joint communication regarding special sitting arrangements during the Local Court Annual Conference from 26-28 June 2024, available here.
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Just Chat - Leo Patterson Ross
Stepping into the CEO role of the Tenants Union of NSW during COVID-19 presented many challenges for Leo. In this episode, he shares with us his journey from a social worker passionately fighting for renters’ rights to leading an organisation dedicated to housing justice for all. Listen here. Supported by NobleOak.
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MEMBER BENEFITS FEATURE OF THE WEEK
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Law Society Member Benefits
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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The powers and functions of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Guardianship Division) and the role of NSW Barristers at hearings | NSW Bar Association – In-person
Tuesday 25 June 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Probate: 12 months of online applications and digital grants – online
Thursday 27 June 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Staying Well in the Law - Health Assessments: Why you need to put yourself first and not feel guilty
Thursday 27 June 2024
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Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024
Thursday 15 and Friday 16 August 2024
REGISTER HERE
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June Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for June 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 – date of birth verification
Effective from today, 17 June 2024, the Duties verification service will now include a date of birth verification and a new error code ‘E141: Date of birth doesn’t match’. An updated version of the eConveyancing guide will be available from this date and provides instructions that detail the various error codes and steps required to rectify each specific error.
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Annual federal courts and tribunals fee increases from 1 July 2024
Increases in federal courts and tribunals fees were published in the Commonwealth Gazette on 12 June 2024. The increases will come into effect on 1 July 2024. The Gazette Notice detailing the increases is available here.
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Local Court - Amendments to Practice Note Civ 1
The Local Court of NSW Practice Note Civ 1 was amended on 3 June 2024 with a view to keeping pace with the type of litigation and issues which regularly emerge in the case management and hearing phases of civil matters.
- The amended Practice Note Civil 1 is available here.
- A schedule of amendments is available here.
- An Instrument Delegating Powers to Registrars is available here.
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Uniform Civil Procedure (Amendment No 101) Rule 2024
The Uniform Rules Committee has approved the Amendment with a commencement date of 1 July 2024.
The following rules have been created:
- Rule 14.38A – Defence for publications involving digital intermediaries; and
- Rule 15.28A – Particulars in relation to defence for publications involving digital intermediaries.
The amendment is consequential on the amendment of the Defamation Act 2005 that provides a defence for publications involving digital intermediaries. The amendment is available here.
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LIQUOR AND GAMING
Hoteliers on tilt after NSW Court of Appeal deals losing hand
By Darcy Plowman >
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CRIMINAL AND YOUTH
Understanding the new rules for child witnesses in sexual offence proceedings
By Julia Mclean >
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