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‘Five-Star’ Annual Conference a triumphant return to face-to-face CPD
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Being called a “sellout” isn’t often considered a compliment, but I am going to embrace the term when applied to the Law Society’s 2023 Annual Conference held last Thursday and Friday at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park. At the outset, the Events team and other staff from the Law Society, some doubling as presenters and moderators, are owed a debt of gratitude for pulling together a magnificent event that provided practitioners from across NSW invaluable opportunities for networking and learning. Continue reading >
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2023 Law Society Council Election – Voting
Solicitor members will have received an invitation to vote electronically in the 2023 Law Society Council election. The email includes a link to the electronic voting form. Eight candidates have been nominated to fill three “Councillor” Unreserved Positions (each for a three-year term). Solicitor members must ensure their vote is received before the ballot closes at 2.00pm (AEDT) on Monday, 23 October 2023. Enquiries should be directed to secretary@lawsociety.com.au. Members can access information about each candidate at the link here.
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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 Autore & Associates Solicitors & Barristers, arising from the conduct of an associate of that law practice, Mr. Anthony Autore, to make a claim against the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund. The law practices used the following addresses:
- Suite 5, 156 Crown Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500;
- Suite 2, 200 Crown Street Wollongong, NSW 2500;
- 141 Crown Street Wollongong, NSW 2500;
- 238 Cowper Street, Warrawong, 2502.
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Law Society 2023 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of The Law Society of New South Wales will be held on Thursday 26 October 2023 at 4.30pm in the Law Society Building, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney. This is an in-person event.
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Be cyber wise – don’t compromise
October is Cyber Security Awareness month, a time for all solicitors to improve their cyber security knowledge and take action to protect their information and devices. The Law Society, LawCover and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) are encouraging you to take four simple steps to be cyber wise:
- Update your devices regularly
- Turn on multi-factor authentication
- Backup your important files
- Use passphrases and password managers
Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility. Read more.
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Recruitment of Members for the new Administrative Review Tribunal
The government is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered for appointment as a Member of the ART. More information is available here.
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NSW Silk Bows - Ceremonial Sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
A joint sitting of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) will be held on Friday 13 October 2023 at 9:00am to recognise the Senior Counsel appointed in and for the State of New South Wales in 2023. The Ceremonial Sitting will be held in Courtroom 7C, Level 7, Lionel Bowen Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street, Sydney. To facilitate final arrangements and to advise of availability, please contact Ms Alexandra Butler at alexandra.butler@fcfcoa.gov.au by Tuesday 10 October 2023.
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New LSJ magazine October edition – A Safe Place
In this issue, explore how the profession can provide a safe haven to those who need the most, how cybersecurity is increasingly more crucial to law firms, the women justice leaders moving the needle, the lessons from Kathleen Folbigg’s pardoning, and much more. Read the whole issue in our digital archive here.
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Just Chat podcast – Thomas Mayo
With days to go before the referendum on the Voice to Parliament, Amy Dale talks with activist, community leader, and signatory of the Uluru Statement From The Heart, Thomas Mayo. Supported by NobleOak. Listen here.
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Film ticket giveaway – The Crime Is Mine
The Law Society Journal and Vendettal films have five double tickets for the new upcoming French crime mystery romp The Crime is Mine, from François Ozon. For a chance to win one of the double passes, email journal@lawsociety.com.au with your address and LawID number, with the subject line THE CRIME IS MINE, by 10 October.
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Last call for this week's Foodie Feast
Enjoy a host of fresh and seasonal flavours in this week’s Foodie Feast menu. Tuck into caramelised onion and lamb shoulder ragu, rocket and pecorino salad with walnuts with red wine vinaigrette, and house-made chia and linseed cracker with spicy topped hummus. Top it off with a mouth-watering lemon and ricotta cake with thick cream. Click here to order by 10am Tuesday 10 October, for delivery by 5pm Friday 13 October.
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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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Mental Health and Wellness Law: How to Remain Calm During Change
Tuesday 17 October 2023
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Essentials for lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – online
Thursday 19 October 2023
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Clean energy law: The Safeguard Mechanism under the NGER Scheme – online
Tuesday 31 October 2023
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2023 Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night
Thursday 7 December 2023
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2024 Opening of Law Term Dinner
Wednesday 31 January 2024
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October Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for October 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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CONTRACT LAW
Last minute preparation for the unfair contract terms reforms
By Jennifer Dean, Viva Swords and Mei Gong >
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PRIVACY
Prevention, notification, compensation: Lessons from a government data breach
By Anna Johnston >
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