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NEWS
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Specialist CPD requirements
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In the extraordinary circumstances of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Specialist Accreditation Board of the Law Society of NSW understands that Accredited Specialists may need to complete more than five of their CPD units through private study of audio/visual material. This means that for the 2020-21 CPD year, the Specialist Board will not be enforcing the five-unit cap on private study of audio/visual material as set out in the Information for Accredited Specialists. All other CPD renewal requirements must be satisfied unless an exemption or extension of time is granted. |
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Staying Well in the Law
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Dr Jemma King joins us again on Tuesday 8 December to share practical tips for managing stress and avoiding burnout. Dr King has a PhD in human behaviour and is a stress and emotional intelligence expert. She works with the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Institute of Sport, the Australian Olympic Team and top-tier global management consulting firms. Find out more and register. Missed something? All of our Staying Well in the Law webcasts are available to watch on-demand here. |
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LSJ Explains: Defamation
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Arguably no area of Australian law has been more hotly debated and discussed than defamation in recent years. A surge in cases pushed NSW to update its laws this year, but whether the changes will have an impact – and when – remains to be seen. LSJ's Kate Allman explores this hot topic with Mark Speakman in the latest instalment of LSJ Explains. Watch now. |
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Food delivery service to help FoodBank
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This week, choose between a Thanksgiving-themed turkey roulade, sage stuffing, cranberry and pecans or a vegetarian delight with three cheese lentil lasagne, BIG Italian salad and lemon ricotta cake with lemon drizzle. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. All profits go to support the 2020 President's Charity, FoodBank NSW & ACT. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Specialist Accreditation Week
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23-27 November 2020
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North Metropolitan Regional Law Society Annual General Meeting 2020
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25 November 2020
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LAWASIA Webinar: National Security Law for Hong Kong
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26 November 2020
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Creating a Disability Confident Workplace
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3 December 2020
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2020 Fundraising dinner prevention of violence against women and children
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3 December 2020
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Mandatory rule 6.1 - the new world of legal practice - live webinar
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3 December 2020
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Thought Leadership: Religion and Reform
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8 December 2020
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Insights into the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements – live webinar
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8 December 2020
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Life Hacks to Manage and Prevent Burnout
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8 December 2020
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FLIP Buzzwords: Working from home (WFH)
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9 December 2020
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legalsuper Inaugural Annual Members’ Meeting
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9 December 2020
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Just Trivia
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16 December 2020
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest bulletin
The Decisions of Interest bulletin is a regular publication produced by the Court of Appeal, summarising appellate decisions from Australia and internationally. Read the latest bulletin here.
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Witness Intermediaries: feedback
As part of the Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program at the Downing Centre and Newcastle District Courts, witness intermediaries may be appointed to impartially facilitate communication by a child witness under Part 29, Schedule 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986. Increasingly, witness intermediaries are used in other regions as well as at the police interview. Any concerns about a witness intermediary’s conduct should be directed to Kristy Crepaldi at: CSOEP@justice.nsw.gov.au.
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Revenue NSW: Payment of Transfer Duty over the Christmas / New Year period
Revenue NSW has advised that between 23/12/20 and 8/1/21 it will not be processing cheques sent to it for payment of duty. Duty can be paid through an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator (ELNO) or electronically using the payment methods displayed on the Duties Notice of Assessment. Please allow up to two business days for the payment to be processed.
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Change in settlement agents for Westpac Business Bank
Westpac Banking Corporation has advised that from 30 November 2020 it will start to use First Mortgage Services (FMS) as the settlement agent for business lending paper-based property settlements. Settlements in progress will continue to be settled by the incumbent settlement agents. Refer to the Ready to Book letter to determine the applicable settlement agent for your matters.
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NSW State budget 2020-2021
The NSW Government has announced tax initiatives as part of the 2020-21 State Budget. An overview is available on the Revenue NSW website.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Charities and taxation
GoFundMe: The gift that keeps on giving?
By George Newhouse and Isabel Janssen >
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Taxation
Avoiding hidden tax stings in trusts and succession planning
By Jim Main >
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As well as comprehensive cover, did you know that Law Society members receive a 10 per cent lifetime discount on term life insurance cover? What’s more, NobleOak is Australia’s most awarded direct life insurer of 2020. Find out more. |
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