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.

Member offer: Mental Health First Aid for the Australian Legal Profession Course
The Law Society offers a highly competitive rate to its members. You may have thought about completing the course, so now is the time to get qualified. Don’t miss out on our final MHFA workshop for 2023 on 8 November. Anyone can have a conversation that may save a life. Limited places available, register today.

Have you completed your nomination for the Law Society Member Awards?
We are fortunate to have numerous outstanding members who consistently exceed expectations in upholding our guiding principle: defending the rights of all. These accolades serve as a platform for the Law Society to acknowledge and commemorate our most remarkable members. They consistently demonstrate unwavering dedication to excellence in their respective fields, steadfast service to the community and the profession, and an unwavering commitment to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. To learn more about each category and to make nominations, click here.

Bankwest ceasing to offer Statutory Trust Accounts
Bankwest have advised the Law Society of NSW that they will be ceasing to offer Statutory Trust Accounts under the Bankwest brand. Bankwest has given notice to impacted customers of their intention to close Statutory Trust Accounts. The Trust Accounts Department has followed up with impacted law practices. If you have any queries, please contact the Trust Accounts Department on (02) 9926 0337 or by email at  trust@lawsociety.com.au. The institutions authorised to hold general trust accounts in NSW are listed on the Law Society website www.lawsociety.com.au.

Help protect your income from the unexpected
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2023 Indigenous Speaker Series: Register today
Join us as we host two live webinars on Wednesday 8 November and Tuesday 28 November 2023, where we present a series of insightful talks that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, identity, and knowledge systems. This online program is a collaborative effort between the NSW Judicial Commission, the Law Society of NSW, and the NSW Bar Association. To find out more and to register, click here.

Save the date: In House Corporate Lawyers Forum
Forum topic: “Unfair Contract Terms? Prepare to pay the price. Changes to the Competition and Consumer Act ensure penalties can no longer be seen as a cost of doing business”. The last In-House Corporate Lawyers Forum of the year will take place on Tuesday 21 November at The Law Society of NSW from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Further details will be shared shortly. Join us for an insightful session looking at the recent changes to the Competition and Consumer Act which has redefined penalties, shifting them from a mere ‘slap on the wrists’ to something with teeth.

Trading names to be retired from the Australian Business Register
From 1 November 2023, ABN Lookup will no longer display trading names and will only display registered business names. The Australian Business Register stopped collecting or updating trading names on 28 May 2012.Transitional arrangements which have applied to allow the business community time to register business names are due to expire on 31 October 2023. Any business still using a trading name should ensure a business name is registered prior to this date. More information on the transition is available here.

Treat your tastebuds with this week’s Foodie Feast
Get in quick to order this week's Foodie Feast, which includes a slow-cooked pork shoulder caramelized with fish sauce and palm sugar, along with coconut rice, and green chili sambal sides. Click here to check out the full menu and order by 10am Tuesday 24 October for delivery Friday 27 October.

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