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Global efforts to help ‘legal deserts’ bloom
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As I turn into the home stretch of my Presidency, I find myself reflecting on the issues I’ve been able to champion on behalf of you, the members of the Law Society of NSW. I’m thrilled some of that activity has now had an international impact. Continue reading >
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Survey – A Capability Framework for the Legal Profession
The Law Society of NSW is seeking your feedback on a project to develop a Capability Framework for the legal profession. The framework will serve to identify, nurture, and leverage the capacities and proficiencies of legal practitioners across a wide range of roles, sectors, practice areas and levels of expertise. This short anonymous survey will take you approximately three to five minutes to complete and will assist us to review and validate initial findings. Click here to complete.
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2024 Law Society Council Election – Voting
Solicitor members will receive an email this week inviting them to vote electronically in the 2024 Law Society Council election, which includes a link to the voting form. 14 candidates are nominated for six positions: two Councillor Reserved Positions (City, Government) and four Councillor Unreserved Positions. Members can vote electronically or via a paper ballot but are encouraged to vote online to ensure their vote is counted before the 2:00 PM (AEDT) deadline on Monday, 21 October 2024. For inquiries, contact secretary@lawsociety.com.au. A separate email will provide a link to candidate information on a central webpage.
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2024 Member Awards
Our Member Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of legal professionals across NSW. We invite peers, colleagues, and community members to put forward individuals and teams who exemplify the highest standards of the profession. Join us in recognising those who are making a difference, driving change, and shaping the future of law in NSW. Learn more.
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Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night
Our Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night, held on 6 December in the Grand Ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel, promises an unforgettable evening inspired by the glamour of Golden Age Hollywood. Join your friends and colleagues for a night of fine dining and entertainment. Learn more.
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Newly certified trust accounting software: Plus Minus Legal
The Trust Accounts Department is pleased to announce that Plus Minus Legal trust accounting software has successfully been certified as a complying system under the Uniform Law. The certified trust accounting software packages can be found on the Law Society Website, or by using the Trust Accounting Software page. If you have any queries, please contact the Trust Accounts Department on trust@lawsociety.com.au.
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Supreme Court Bicentennial Concert
Members of the Law Society of NSW are invited to the Supreme Court Bicentennial Concert, which will be held on Friday, 1 November 2024 at 7.00pm in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. The programme, curated by the conductor of the Sydney Lawyers Orchestra, Thomas Jones, interprets the 200-year history of the Court through the works of composers such as George Palmer, Guiseppe Verdi, Henry Tate and Ludwig Van Beethoven. They will be joined by guest soprano Ellen McNeil and the New South Wales Bar Choir. All tickets are general admission and cost $40. Purchase your tickets from the Conservatorium’s website.
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Emirates joins the Member Benefits Program
The Law Society of New South Wales is thrilled to unveil our latest Member Benefits Program alliance with Emirates. Access discounts of up to $300 on flights for Law Society members, applicable to economy and business class flights on the Emirates and Fly Dubai network. Members will also be able to access an introductory offer for Skywards enrolment comprising of 2,000 Skywards Miles. *T&Cs apply. Learn more.
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John Hennessy Legal Scholarship - Applications close soon
The Law Society of NSW encourages all public sector and community legal centre solicitors to apply for the John Hennessy Legal Scholarship. The scholarship covers travel, study and other approved expenses up to a maximum value of $10,000 for those interested in undertaking a research project into legal systems in another jurisdiction or undertaking further study. Applications close Monday 30 September. Learn more.
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Privilege and Building Trust: Mandatory Rule 6.1 – online
Tuesday 22 October 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Conveyancing Essentials for Support Staff – online
Thursday 24 and Thursday 31 October 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Staying Well in the Law - Transitioning Through Your Career
Wednesday 30 October 2024
REGISTER HERE
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September Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for September 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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Submission of the week: Reviewing the NSW Reconstruction Authority Act
This week we are highlighting our submission to a review of the NSW Reconstruction Authority Act 2022 (NSW), about which the Law Society gave further evidence at a recent parliamentary hearing. While we acknowledge the need for the Government to act quickly and effectively in responding to natural disasters, we suggest that the powers of the Minister should be subject to reasonable safeguards including clarity, transparency and proportionality. For all of our submissions, please visit the Policy Submissions 2024 page.
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Registered tax agents
All Law Society members who are also registered tax agents have been requested by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) to update their TPB profile to record their Law Society membership. This will assist the Law Society to maintain its accreditation as a recognised professional association.
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Allocation of professional firm profits – ATO audit risk guidelines applicable to all arrangements from 1 July 2024
Practical Compliance Guidance 2021/4 (PCG) outlines the ATO’s approach to assessing tax risk associated with income splitting schemes by professionals through practice entities, and the compliance attention that will apply. The PCG applies to “individual professional practitioners” in a wide range of firms including lawyers. Transitional provisions in the PCG which allowed existing arrangements as at 1 July 2022 to continue under the previous guidance came to an end on 30 June 2024.
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Supreme Court (Amendment No 435) Rule 2024
On 9 September 2024, the Supreme Court Rules Committee approved Amendment No 435 to the Supreme Court Rules 1970. The object of this rule is to make consequential amendments following the commencement of the Industrial Relations Amendment Act 2023, which re-established the Industrial Relations Commission in Court Session. The rule commenced on 13 September 2024 and is available to read here.
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Uniform Civil Procedure (Amendment No 102) Rule 2024
On 10 September 2024, the Uniform Rules Committee approved Amendment No 102 to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules. The object of this rule is to make consequential amendments following the commencement of the Industrial Relations Amendment Act 2023, which re-established the Industrial Relations Commission in Court Session. The rule commenced on 13 September 2024 and is available to read here.
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ELDER LAW
Resolving disputes concerning human remains
By Darryl Browne >
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RISK
Cybersecurity and legal regulation: why it’s crucial to stay on top of cyber risk
By Elissa Baxter and Alex Haslam >
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