Monday Briefs

10 February 2020

Your weekly professional update

10 February 2020
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

The year ahead – strengthening the role of our profession into the future

It was an honour to join so many distinguished guests, family, friends and colleagues at the Opening of Law Term Dinner at NSW Parliament last Wednesday. I am indebted to the Chief Justice of NSW, the Honourable Tom Bathurst AC, for his well-considered address on “law as a reflection of the ‘moral conscience’ of society”. In keeping with the condolence motions being offered in NSW Parliament this week, the Chief Justice preceded his address with a minute’s silence for those whose lives have been lost or tragically affected by the recent bushfires. Continue reading >

 
 
NEWS
Registrations for Specialist Accreditation Q&A sessions now open
If you are interested in applying for the Specialist Accreditation Program and want to know more, sign up to attend a Specialist Accreditation Q&A session. Read more
LawID is the key to renewing your PC
You will need to have a LawID to renew your practising certificate online this year. Activating your LawID won’t take long. Activate yours today
Purpose-designed spaces tailored to your needs
Whether you're looking for a space to hold your next function or meeting, or a private and secure environment for mediation, the Law Society's state-of-the-art facilities can help. Find the perfect space for your needs
Uncover something new this Library Lovers Day – Friday 14 February 2020
The Law Society Library is celebrating Library Lovers Day this Friday. Visit the Library in person or click here to delve into the Law Society’s library collection and uncover something new.
Law Society diaries – 25 per cent off
Save 25 per cent on the 2020 Law Society diaries. We have limited stock available of week-at-a-glance, day-to-a-page and pocket diaries. Get in quick before you miss out. Find out more and order
 
 
WHAT'S ON
2020 Opening of Law Term events
February 2020
Addressing Indigenous Over-Representation in Canada: Legislation, Litigation and Mobilisation
11 February 2020
Law Society CPD – Important recent authorities for civil litigators
19 February 2020
Law Society CPD – Family law fundamentals for solicitors
25 February 2020
FLIP Inquiry Series – Behind the Buzzwords: LawTech
26 February 2020
NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
EVENTS CALENDAR
LAWINFORM CPD CALENDAR
 
 
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Revenue NSW – unclaimed general trust money  
Revenue NSW has published information regarding unclaimed money held in a general trust account by a law practice in NSW.
 
LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
Compliance risks
Solicitor consultants: have you considered the terms of your practising certificate?
By Frances Moffit and Glenda Carry >
Risk
Solicitor consultants: Have you considered your insurance cover?
By Janice Purvis and Jen McMillan >
 
IN THE PRESS
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New Chair for the State Parole Authority – NSW Communities & Justice
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New ACLEI Commissioner appointed
– Attorney-General for Australia and Minister for Industrial Relations
 
YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
Welcoming Virgin to the Member Benefits Program
The Law Society of NSW is excited to partner with Virgin to provide our members with discounts on flights to over 600 destinations worldwide, discounted Velocity Lounge membership, plus complimentary Pilot Gold Velocity status acceleration and more. Find out more >
Get your hands on $20,000 of bonus life insurance cover
NobleOak is offering a 10 per cent lifetime discount on life insurance cover to Law Society members. For a limited time, NobleOak is also offering members $20,000 of bonus life cover. Find out more >
2020: The year to join the Clarence Community
Connect and collaborate with Clarence's thriving community of professionals. Virtual and physical workspaces available to suit your life and working style. Enjoy resources and support from day one.
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