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Celebrating diversity for a stronger profession
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Those who were present for my remarks at the Opening of Law Term dinner a few weeks ago, or who have caught my speech online will know the personal value I place on diversity. As I said then, “The increased diversity of our profession is pulling us into the future. We are stronger for it.” A glance over the results of successive Profiles of Solicitors in NSW shows the growing diversity of the solicitor profession of which women have made up a majority for seven years. The Law Society walks the walk on diversity, with members electing to Council people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Continue reading >
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Technology survey – Final week to respond
As the legal profession grapples with transformative technology in legal practice, we are eager to understand and respond to emerging trends on your behalf. Your valuable input will also give you a chance to win one of five $100 vouchers. Your response matters. Shape the future of the legal profession in the era of AI. Access the survey now here.
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Lawyer wellbeing - multi-jurisdictional research initiative
The key regulators across all uniform law jurisdictions, the Law Society of NSW, Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner and Legal Practice Board of Western Australia are collaborating on a significant research project on the wellbeing of lawyers, workplace conduct and the ethical climate of legal workplaces. We need your support to help ensure that this research is as insightful and valuable as possible. You can do so, by completing a survey by Australian National University and University of Melbourne. More information and the survey link can be found here.
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Specialist Family Violence List Court training seminars: Blacktown and the Downing Centre
Legal Aid NSW Domestic Violence Unit and DFV Perpetrator Interventions (DCJ), with the support of the Chief Magistrate’s Office, are supporting the facilitation of a one-day training seminar at each Specialist Family Violence List location for solicitors, court staff, prosecutors and DVLOs. Learn more and register for Blacktown on March 12 here and the Downing Centre on March 19 here .
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2024 Law Students Careers Summit: Exhibitor Registrations Open
Registrations are still open for the 2024 Law Students Careers Summit on Wednesday 20 March. A flagship event of the Law Society of NSW, the Summit provides an unparalleled opportunity to reach law students from all years of study and across NSW who want to learn more about the career paths available to them and connect with the full spectrum of legal employers in one convenient and cost-effective setting. Those also participating in our Graduate and Clerkship Recruitment Programs will be eligible to receive a substantially discounted rate to attend. Find out more and register today to get a headstart on your recruitment initiatives.
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MEMBER BENEFITS FEATURE OF THE WEEK
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Law Society Member Benefits
Discover an unrivalled range of exclusive offers from our Member Benefits providers, including personal and lifestyle products and services tailored to support you and enhance your legal practice. Do not miss out on these exceptional deals.
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In-House Corporate Lawyers Forum: Unfair Contract Terms?
Tuesday 20 February
REGISTER HERE
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Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – online
Tuesday 27 February
REGISTER HERE
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Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – online
Tuesday 12 March
REGISTER HERE
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February Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for February is now available. Here you will find advertisements for agency and referrals, practices for sale and purchase and much more, plus all missing wills notices. Read more .
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Revenue NSW- s 274 Duties Act 1997 applications
Revenue NSW has made enhancements to systems and resources for s 274 applications - Transfers of certain business property between family members, including:
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eDuties : Fields that change based on user input, ensures relevant evidentiary requirements are requested.
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Forms: Merged ODA 071A into ODA 071 creating one simplified form.
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Costs
Practitioners should note that the amount claimed is only one factor in the proportionality principle. It is discussed in the case of Shalhoub v Johnson [2023] NSWDC 555 on proportionality under section 172 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) (LPUL) in determining payment of costs.
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PERSONAL INJURY
Negligence, precautions and risk of harm
By Rita Yousef >
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RISK
Duties to third parties – How to avoid an inadvertent duty to an opposing party
By Charu Stevenson and Gina Tasoulis >
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