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An AML/CTF regulation-ready profession
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As I engage with members from all practice sizes, there are few topics that provoke a more animated exchange of views than the forthcoming amendments to the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime. Continue reading >
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Practising certificate and membership renewals will open on 2 April 2025
On 2 April 2025, solicitors will receive an email containing their LawID and a link to renew their practising certificate and membership of the Law Society. You need your LawID account activated to renew. If you have not yet activated your LawID account, please do so here as soon as possible. Any questions? We are here to help. Contact the Law Society Registry on (02) 9926 0333 or by email at registry@lawsociety.com.au.
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Specialist Accreditation: applications closing soon for the 2025 Program
Applications will close on Sunday 30 March for the 2025 Specialist Accreditation Program. Specialist Accreditation can take your career to the next level, where you can join an elite group of recognised experts. Areas of Law on offer in 2025 are Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Property Law, and Wills & Estates. Apply today.
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Focus on sole practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar
Wednesday 26 March 2025
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Crucial pointers in contract law: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar
Thursday 27 March 2025
REGISTER HERE
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Staying Well in the Law: Imposter syndrome in the legal profession
Wednesday 26 March 2025
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Staying Well in the Law: Vicarious Trauma
Wednesday 16 April 2025
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Law Society Journal March edition: incorrect labelling
Due to a mailing error, some copies of the latest Law Society Journal have been sent to law firms with incorrect names. We are arranging for correctly-addressed copies to be sent to firms this week, as well as ensuring members who have not yet received theirs do so in the coming days. The full edition is also available digitally here. We apologise to members for any inconvenience.
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Law Society of NSW members can access discounts on Clio legal practice management software
Firms of all sizes and practice areas can use Clio products—Clio Manage and Clio Grow—to manage firm operations, streamline billing, edit and organise documents, and improve client experiences. Clio also features integrations with the most popular apps for legal professionals, including Office 365, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, Xero and has trust accounting certification from the Law Society of NSW. Members receive an exclusive 10 per cent discount on Clio Manage and Clio Grow subscriptions. T&Cs apply. Find out more here.
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March Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for March remains 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: As of 1 January 2025 classified advertising in Service Directory is via prepay only. Please reach out to advertising@lawsociety.com.au with any questions. Read more.
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Submission of the week: Proposed Legislative Framework to Regulate Restrictive Practices
This month, we responded to the Department of Communities and Justice’s consultation on the proposed legislative framework for regulating restrictive practices on people with disability. Our submission highlights the importance of ensuring people with disability maintain the practicable right to withhold or withdraw consent in the context of restrictive practices. The Department is now reviewing all submissions prior to giving advice to the NSW Government to inform next steps. To read our submissions, please see our Policy Submissions 2025 page on our website.
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Amended Practice Note - Bail Proceedings (Centralised Bail Courts)
On 14 March 2025, Annexure 1 of the Bail Proceedings (Centralised Bail Courts) Practice Note was amended. View the Practice Note here.
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Ban on foreign purchases of established dwellings
From 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, foreign persons, including temporary residents and foreign-owned companies, cannot apply to buy an established dwelling in Australia, unless an exception applies. The ATO has now updated the guidance material on the Foreign Investment website available here. The ATO information page is here.
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EMPLOYMENT LAW
Landmark High Court ruling confirms increased exposure for employers
By Jack de Flamingh and Keti Bull >
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RISK
Assessing capacity and managing risk: working with elderly clients
By Sophie Duffy and Baron Alder >
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