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NEWS
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Impact of COVID-19 on CPD compliance
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Given the extraordinary circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the Law Society understands that solicitors may need to complete more than five CPD units through private study of audio/visual material. This means that for the 2020-21 CPD year, we will not enforce the five-unit cap on private study of audio/visual material. All other requirements under the CPD rules must be satisfied unless an exemption or extension of time is granted. Further information.
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Thursday 10 September is R U OK? Day
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If you have noticed a change in someone’s behaviour, no matter how small, take the time to ask, ‘R U OK?’. If you or someone you know would benefit from professional support, there are many services available to assist. NSW solicitors can access independent and confidential psychological support via the new Solicitor Outreach Service (SOS). Find out more about SOS here, or phone 1800 592 296 for support.
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Professional Support Unit (PSU)
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We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Professional Support Unit (PSU) website hub. PSU brings together the expertise of the Costs, Ethics and Regulatory Compliance Units in one easy-access hub. You will find checklists, fact sheets, guidelines, information about the unit’s functions, as well as the Costs and Ethics Committees, CPD offerings and contact details. PSU is committed to providing you with confidential guidance, when the right path is not so clear. Click here to contact and learn more. |
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Call for expressions of interest – Law Society Committees 2021
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Want to make a difference in the legal profession? Submit an expression of interest by 5pm on 29 September 2020 to join one of the Law Society’s committees. Read more. |
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Food delivery service to help FoodBank
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This week is burger night and the Fill Me hamper has everything delicious that goes along to make a burger night to remember. If you're looking for something a little more refined, try the Feed Me hamper with a Bangalow pork, apple and fennel tray bake that will hit the mark. 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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The Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration (AIJA) Online Conference: Session 3 - Moving court hearings online
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Wednesday 16 September 2020
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Government Solicitors Week
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7-11 September 2020
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LAWASIA 2020 Conference Online – Webinar Series
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10 September - 8 October 2020
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Mandatory rule 6.1 – the new world of legal practice
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17 September 2020
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Practice Management Course
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21, 22, & 23 September 2020
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FLIP Buzzwords: Internet of Things (IoT)
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30 September 2020
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Rural Issues Day
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Friday 23 October 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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Court of Appeal
The Honourable Justice Bell, President of the Court of the Appeal, has issued a note to practitioners in respect of hearings in the Court of Appeal this year. Although some limited hearings of trials are now occurring in the Supreme Court in person, the President of the Court of Appeal has indicated that, absent exceptional circumstances, appeals in the Court of Appeal will continue to be heard remotely for the time being. Practitioners engaged in appeals listed for the rest of this year should proceed on that basis.
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SIRA Claims Cost Disclosure Portal is live
Claim Cost Disclosures under the Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017 to be lodged via the online DRS Legal Portal has launched and is now live. Register here for training.
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More documents available as electronic dealings in NSW
NSW Land Registry Services has announced that from 7 September 2020, an extra 26 Real Property Act dealings will be available for lodgement as electronic dealings, without needing to attach a paper form as is the current process under the temporary COVID-19 residual lodgement (C-19 RL). New guidance will also be provided on the Registrar General’s Guidelines. Read more.
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Sitting arrangements: Christmas New Year period 2020/21
In accordance with Rule 8.2A of the Local Court Rules 2009 (the fixed leave period of the Local Court), normal rostered sittings of the Local Court are suspended on and from Monday 28 December 2020, and conclude on Sunday 10 January 2021. Read more.
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NSW Health issues COVID-19 case location alert for Hyde Park Medical Centre, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney
NSW Land Registry Services is asking customers who visited Hyde Park Medical Centre, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney between Monday 24 August and Saturday 5 September to please not visit the Lodgement Office and follow advice issued by NSW Health. NSW Land Registry Services ask customers to use its online lodgement and enquiry channels where they are available. Read more.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Employment law
Employment relationships: When two’s company and three’s a crowd
By Jack de Flamingh and Chris Bell >
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ADR
Choosing arbitration amid the disruption of COVID-19
By Mark Dempsey SC, Dr Mark Brabazon SC and Brin Anniwell >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Get exclusive benefits on your home loan
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Let Bupa help you manage your health
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Bupa is here for you not just when you get sick, but also to help you stay well. That's why they have a range of programs to help you take care of your health every day. Law Society members receive a 3 per cent discount on new insurance policies. Find out more.
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Save 5 per cent on Top 100 Bestsellers every week
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The Law Society of NSW has partnered with Booktopia to offer members 5 per cent off books, ebooks, audiobooks, DVDs and stationery at Booktopia with the exclusive code LAWBK5. Buy now |
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