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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Community legal services funding
Safeguarding access to justice, particularly for the most disadvantaged people in our community, is a core aspect of our advocacy work at the Law Society of NSW.
Well-resourced legal services are crucial to ensuring that tens of thousands of vulnerable people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, children and young people, aged people, people with disabilities and domestic violence victims, have access to justice. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Associate Membership renewals will open tomorrow, Tuesday 7 May 2019
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Associate Members will receive an email tomorrow morning containing a link and information on how to renew their Associate Membership online. To access and complete your renewal you will need to log into the My Law Society portal. If you do not know your login details, these can be retrieved on the portal login page using your LSID. Your LSID will be included in tomorrow’s email. READ MORE
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Golden Gavel 2019 - Final few tickets remaining
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Enjoy a laugh with your colleagues over breakfast as you witness the comedic stylings of 10 brave young lawyers in their battle for the coveted Golden Gavel. Check out last year’s winner here and don’t miss out on this unique and hilarious event - Tickets selling fast. SECURE YOUR TICKET TODAY! |
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2019 FLIP Regional Roadshow – Last stop Dubbo
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After another successful event in Wollongong, we’re heading to the picturesque town of Dubbo on our last stop of the 2019 FLIP Regional Roadshow. Don’t miss your chance to explore the technological disruption facing the industry with insights and practical advice on implementing new technologies and innovation into your practice. REGISTER NOW |
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The storm around suppression orders
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Suppression orders are intended to keep matters out of the news, but a string of recent events means the orders themselves are making headlines. LSJ investigates the issue in the wake of the George Pell conviction. READ MORE |
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Just Art 2019 – Entries open
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Swap your brief for a blank canvas by creating an artwork on the theme of ‘justice’. Enter online before 30 June. Have an eye for art but not the artistic touch? Support your colleagues by attending the Just Art Exhibition from 20-23 August. Finalist artworks will be on sale to raise money for the 2019 President’s Charity, Our Watch. LEARN MORE |
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Last chance to register - Family law courts: Change for a system in distress
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Don’t miss our esteemed panel, including Kerry Chikarovski, a Director of the President’s Charity Our WATCh and former NSW Liberal Party leader, as they discuss the need for family law reforms that provide the best outcomes for Australian families. Join us for this important discussion on the key issues to come from the ALRC report’s recommendations and what it means for the future of family law. REGISTER NOW |
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Exchanging ideas: First Nations consensus in constitutional reform
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Join us for a conversation on the making of the Uluru Statement, the mechanisms used to engage in dialogue and other approaches to similar issues. We've partnered with the Judicial Commission of NSW and the NSW Bar Association to organise this one-day conference that will facilitate communication between judicial officers, lawyers, and Aboriginal community members. REGISTER NOW |
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Book launch: Ethical Legal Practice and Professional Conduct By Francisco Esparraga
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Join us on 27 June as we launch Francisco Esparraga’s book Ethical Legal Practice and Professional Conduct. An engaging introduction to ethical thinking and behaviour and their application in legal practice. LEARN MORE |
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An invitation from Legal Aid NSW
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The FDR Service of Legal Aid NSW is seeking applications from suitably qualified family dispute resolution practitioners who meet the specified criteria to join its early intervention mediator panel. LEARN MORE |
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Expressions of interest: 2019 William Ah Ket Scholarship
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An initiative of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association and sponsored by Maddocks, expressions of interest for this scholarship are now open to final-year law students, law graduates undertaking practical legal training, and young lawyers with no more than five years post-admission experience across Australia. The winner of the scholarship will receive $6000.
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Fund raiser - TRUTH, JUSTICE AND THE REDFERN WAY
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Head down to the Giant Dwarf Theatre this Wednesday 8 May from 7.30pm for a huge night of laughs with a stellar lineup of stand-up artists including: Tom Ballard (Tonightly), Jordan Raskopoulos (Axis of Awesome), Michael Hing (The Feed, On), Nina Oyama (The Angus Project) and many more. All funds raised will go to Redfern Legal Centre and help to keep community legal assistance free and accessible to all. BOOK NOW |
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WHAT'S ON
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Thought leadership: Family Law Courts - Change for a system in distress
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14 May 2019
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Law Society CPD - Enduring Powers of Attorney masterclass
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16 May 2019
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Free from Violence Charity Cocktail Party with Premier The Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP
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17 May 2019
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FLIP Regional Roadshow - Dubbo
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31 May 2019
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LAWASIA Risk Management & Professional Indemnity Insurance Conference 2019
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31 May - 1 June 2019
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FLIP Conference and Innovation Dinner
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25 July 2019
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Single touch payroll
Single touch payroll for small business operators (less than 20 employees) commences on 1 July 2019. The ATO website has a list of low or no software options for micro employers (1-4 employees). See this video for more information
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Royal Commission - Aged Care Quality and Safety
Public hearings will be held from 6-17 May 2019 at the Family Court, 97-99 Goulburn Street, Sydney. Please note there may be congestion at the Court and when using the public lifts, so please allow extra time.
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Practitioner research
The Law Society has engaged an independent social research company to explore the expectations, current and future needs of solicitors practising in NSW. Practitioners may be invited to take part in interviews or group discussions over the next few weeks, but participation is entirely voluntary. The Law Society extends its thanks in advance to all those who take part. Read more
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Privacy
Training is key to avoiding legal liability for rogue employees
By Anna Johnston >
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Criminal
The compelling case of the Bowraville murders and its implications for criminal law
By Craig Longman >
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