Monday Briefs 26 August 2024 | The Law Society of NSW

Getting your practice AML/CTF ready

I am continuing to hear from members, particularly those in sole or small practices, of their current concern regarding possible changes to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) legislation. The legislation may be introduced as early as this year, but we don’t yet know its final shape. The Law Society of NSW continues our advocacy for practical measures that recognise both the bedrock principle of client legal privilege, and the existing statutory and ethical obligations that bind our profession and protect the public. Continue reading >

NEWS

Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night
Join us on Friday 6 December for our Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night. Inspired by 1940s Hollywood glamour and held in the Grand Ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel, the Annual Members Dinner promises an unforgettable evening of fine dining and entertainment in the company of friends and colleagues. We will also announce the recipients of this year's President's Medal and Member Awards. Learn more.

Recognising and celebrating government solicitors
There is still time to apply for the John Hennessy Legal Scholarship. Open to public sector solicitors interested in further study or a research project into legal systems in another jurisdiction, this scholarship covers approved expenses up to a maximum value of $10,000. Apply here before applications close on 20 September.

Expressions of interest for Law Society Committees open soon
One of the best ways to give back to your profession, make new connections, and stay up-to-date is to participate in one of the Law Society's 27 Regulatory, Policy and Segment Committees. Whether you are a partner who can lend expertise to our Public Law Committee or an in-house counsel who wants to share your experience and guidance with our In-house Corporate Lawyers Committee, there is a Committee to suit everyone. Expressions of Interest open Monday 2 September 2024. Learn more.

John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship
Applications for the 2025 John Koowarta Scholarship round are now open. The scholarship is designed to enhance the potential and assist an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student to enter the legal profession. It is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an approved course of study provided by an Australian tertiary institute, which is a prerequisite to admission as a legal practitioner in any Australian jurisdiction. Please note, applications for the Scholarship close on Monday 16 September 2024. To learn more about the Scholarship, eligibility and selection criteria, click here.

WHAT'S ON

Written Advocacy – in-person
Thursday 5 September 2024
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In-House Corporate Lawyers Forum: What Makes a Great in-House Lawyer
Tuesday 10 September 2024
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Mental Health First Aid for the Australian Legal Profession - blended
Wednesday 11 September 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Thursday 10 and Friday 11 October 2024
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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.

LEGAL UPDATES

TAX
30 June blues
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EVIDENCE
Direct speech evidence after Kane’s Hire and Gan v Xie: did you get the gist?
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