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New season’s CPD to build your expertise
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As 2024 draws to a close, the end of the CPD year is not that much further off. As usual, our dedicated CPD team has curated a program of learning designed not only to meet solicitors’ mandatory requirements, but also to engage practitioners’ curiosity. You will have recently received an email announcing the launch of our 2025 CPD program, with courses of one to eleven units available from 30 January – 31 March. They include two one-day intensive courses on Property Law, and on Elder Law, Wills and Probate; a course on drafting wills over two half-days; the Law Society’s respected 10-unit Practice Management Course; and a two-day course on Conveyancing Fundamentals for Solicitors. Continue reading >.
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Special Sitting Arrangements During the Local Court Fixed Vacation Period 2024-2025
Normal rostered sittings of the Local Court, Children’s Court and Coronial Jurisdiction will be suspended on and from Monday 23 December 2024 and will recommence on Monday 6 January 2025. Friday 20 December 2024 will be a statewide Chambers Day. Special sitting arrangements will apply throughout this period. Full details of the special arrangements are available here.
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Time is running out – Register by 21 November 2024
The Professional Standards Scheme is an exclusive member benefit for those in private practice to limit their liability. Helpful information about the Scheme can be found here. Principals should register participation or exemption from the Scheme via the online Scheme portal by 21 November 2024. Contact our friendly Scheme Administration Team on 02 9926 0189, or email scheme@lawsociety.com.au for any questions or assistance you need.
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Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night: Limited tickets available
Held in the Grand Ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel on Friday 6 December, our Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night promises an unforgettable evening of fine dining and entertainment in the company of friends and colleagues. Register here.
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Federal Circuit and Family Law Court of Australia Webex Expanded Pilot
As of Monday 11 November 2024, the New South Wales (NSW) registries (including Albury and Lismore) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will join an expanded Webex pilot. This follows a successful initial pilot with judges and registrars conducted nationally earlier this year. During the pilot, the following electronic court events (in NSW and the ACT) will be conducted using the Webex platform. Learn more.
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Registrations Open: Law Society of NSW 2025 Student and Graduate Engagement Initiatives
Registrations are now open for the Law Society of NSW 2025 Student and Graduate Engagement Initiatives including the Graduate and Clerkship Recruitment Programs, incredibly popular Law Students Careers Summit and more. Participating employers in either of our recruitment programs will receive a substantial discount for all other initiatives. Find out more and secure your place to get a headstart on your 2025 recruitment.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution seminar
Join the Federal Dispute Resolution Section of the Law Council of Australia's, ADR Committee for a half day seminar on Tuesday 26 November 2024, focusing on Developments in Alternative Dispute Resolution. This seminar will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements in ADR, presented by leading experts in the field. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or new to ADR, this seminar is an excellent chance to deepen your understanding of the evolving landscape and connect with professionals shaping the future of dispute resolution. Learn more
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2025 Opening of Law Term Dinner: Tickets now on sale
The President and Council of The Law Society of NSW invite you to join us for our 2025 Opening of Law Term Dinner on Thursday 6 February 2025, in the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Sydney. The commencement of the Law Term will feature an address by The Honourable Andrew Bell, the Chief Justice of New South Wales and Jennifer Ball, the 2025 President, who will deliver the 2025 Presidential Address. Reserve your seat.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, The Law Society of NSW is hosting an event on Tuesday 3 December. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion, where our panellists will ‘mythbust’ some of the misconceptions around employing people with disability and speak to their own lived experience in reaching leadership positions in the law. Learn more.
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Law Society of NSW Library Closure
The Library will be closed for the afternoon on Friday 22 November 2024 from 12pm due to a team event. The yellow after-hours returns box will be available in the foyer from 12pm to 6pm for solicitors wishing to return borrowed Library resources.
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Podcast: Just Chat - Mimi Zou
In this episode, we sit down for a captivating conversation with Professor Mimi Zou, Head of the School of Private & Commercial Law at UNSW Law & Justice. From her unique early experiences to her rise as a leading expert in the legal implications of AI, Professor Zou shares her remarkable journey. Supported by NobleOak. Listen here.
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Staying Well in the Law: Healthy Relationships - Healthy Life
Wednesday 20 November 2024
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Family Law Fundamentals – online
Thursday 21 and 28 November 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night
Friday 6 December 2024
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Tuesday 3 December 2024
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Navigating Change: Mandatory Rule 6.1 – online
Thursday 12 December 2024
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November Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for November 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. Please note: From 1 January 2025 classified advertising in Service Directory will be via prepay only. Please reach out to advertising@lawsociety.com.au with any questions. Read more.
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Law Reform Update: Amendments to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules
On 1 October 2024, the Uniform Rules Committee approved Amendment No 103 to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules and updated forms 25, 26A, and 27A. Amendment No 103 modifies Rule 33.1 (Definitions) and Rule 33.6 (Compliance with subpoena) to regulate the use of electronic and digital payment systems for tendering conduct money and ensuring subpoena compliance. This includes providing examples of items equivalent to a sum of money as defined in Rule 33.1 and adding mechanisms in Rule 33.6 for offering electronic payment of conduct money and for making orders if conduct money is not paid before an addressee gives evidence. The Amendment took effect on 4 October 2024. Additionally, forms 25, 26A, and 27A were updated to reflect the amendments to the Rules. For all of our submissions about law reforms, please visit the Policy Submissions 2024 page.
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Appointment of Australia’s first Anti-Slavery Commissioner
On 11 November 2024 the Attorney-General announced the appointment of Mr Chris Evans as the inaugural Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner for a five year term commencing on 2 December 2024. Mr Evans has held the roles of Strategic Engagement Lead and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Freedom Network, Walk Free, leading the organisation’s national and international engagement with faith leaders, governments, business and civil society to strengthen legislative and policy responses to modern slavery.
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Federal Court of Australia Corporations List
On 24 October 2022, the Court notified practitioners of the allocation and listing procedures for corporations matters (see Schedule 1 to the Commercial and Corporations Practice Note (C&C-1)). The weekly Corporations List in the South Australian registry has ceased to operate. Please refer to this Notice to the Profession regarding matters filed in the NSW, Victorian, Queensland and West Australian registries.
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DISASTER LAW
Can lawyers save the world? An overview of emerging disaster law
By Professor Lee Godden >
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DEFAMATION AND BANKRUPTCY
What happens when a liable defendant declares bankruptcy before damages are determined?
By Tim Maybury >
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