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NEWS
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2020 Annual General Meeting - Reminder
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The Annual General Meeting of The Law Society of New South Wales will be held as a virtual meeting on Thursday 22 October 2020 at 4.30pm ( see notice). To pre-register for the meeting, please click here or contact agm@lawsociety.com.au. |
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Law Society Council Election – Reminder
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On Tuesday 29 September an Invitation to Vote in the 2020 Law Society Council election was sent by email to Solicitor Members who had provided email addresses for communication purposes. The Invitation to Vote contains a unique voting link, which is personal to the recipient and must not be shared with, or forwarded to, anyone else. Members are encouraged to consider voting online to ensure your vote is received on a timely basis. Read more. |
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2021 Law Society Diary – Pre-order now
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Due to the impact of COVID-19 on our supply chain, we’ve had to change the Law Society diary up for next year. It’s available in day-to-a-page and pocket formats, however, please note it does not include the directory. The sizes are also a little different, but both are packed with essentials to help keep your year organised. Find out more. |
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Early bird registrations for Specialist Accreditation Week open
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From 23-27 November, the Law Society will live stream substantive law topics delivered by experts within a specific area of specialisation. This year’s five specialist streams are: Criminal Law, Property Law, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation and Business Law. Learn more and register here. |
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Food delivery service to help FoodBank
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The Law Society’s Dining Room Delivers service has added a delicious new hamper to its weekly options. Introducing PIC ME, a tempting grazing hamper full of house-made picnic treats, perfect for the park, the beach, or nibbles with friends. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. All profits go to support the 2020 President's Charity, FoodBank NSW & ACT. See here for a thank you message from the CEO of FoodBank. |
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Mastermind Australia returns for a third series
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Do you have what it takes to sit under the spotlight while your general knowledge and speciality topic are tested? Mastermind Australia wants people who are passionate about their subject and have a good level of general knowledge. Learn more. |
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IBA launches new guidebook on doing business in Asia Pacific
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This 535-page publication covers 11 jurisdictions in Asia Pacific providing consolidated knowledge and practical insights on a number of wide-ranging topics. Download your free copy. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Toongabbie Legal Centre – 10 Free Legal Seminars
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10 October 2020 – 12 December 2020
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Charles Richard Xuereb Oration
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12 October 2020
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Staying well in the law: coping with change and uncertainty
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20 October 2020
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Rural Issues Day
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23 October 2020
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2020 Annual Members Address
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26 October 2020
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Staying well in the law: life as a high-performance happy lawyer
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27 October 2020
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Family law fundamentals for solicitors
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28 October 2020 and 4 November 2020
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Practice Management Course
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30 October, 6 November and 13 November 2020
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IBA 2020 – Virtually Together Conference
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2-27 November 2020
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Electronic witnessing extended to 31 December 2021
On 22 April 2020, the Electronic Transactions Regulation 2017 was amended to allow the signing of certain documents to be witnessed by audio visual link. On 28 September 2020, the Stronger Communities Legislation Amendment (Courts and Civil) Act 2020 incorporated these provisions into Part 2B of the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 and extended their operation to 31 December 2021. The provisions apply to a range of documents governed by NSW legislation, including wills, powers of attorney and enduring guardianship appointments, as well as deeds, agreements, affidavits and statutory declarations. See further the Law Society’s FAQs and a more detailed guidance paper here.
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Cybercrime alert
Since the last alert, the Trust Accounts department has been inundated with notifications of various scams – all attempting to get the solicitor to open attachments and thereby download malware. (Also see June 2020 Alert)
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District Court Judge
The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a Judge of the District Court of NSW under the District Court Act 1973. Read more.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Opinion
The case for a new tort of cyber harm
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Employment
High Court clear as day on ‘notional’ day in the life
By Jack de Flamingh and Andy Lynch >
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