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Easter is often regarded as being symbolic of new beginnings. I hope you returned from the short break last week refreshed and invigorated. But let’s not pretend that a few days off is enough to ease the exhaustion that can all too easily overtake many solicitors, even if they are vigilant about wellbeing. This is one of the reasons why the health and wellbeing of the profession is one of my President’s Priorities for 2024. As I said in my speech at the Opening of Law Term Dinner, a sizeable proportion of lawyers feel concerned about access to mental and physical health services, and we want to remove these barriers. Continue reading >
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Practising Certificate and Membership Renewals are open
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Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024
Super Early Bird registration is now open for the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. Members who register before 30 April 2024 can save up to $300 from the standard conference price. Read more and register here.
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Discover what Law Society membership can do for you
Since 1842, the Law Society of NSW has been uplifting and uniting solicitors and legal professionals, fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Our members are the heart of our organisation; their wellbeing and success are our priority. Click here to learn more about your favourite member benefits, including new and exciting offers, and renew your membership today.
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2024 NSW Golden Gavel: competition and event registrations now open
Law's funniest event is making its knee slapping return, taking place on Thursday, 30 May 2024 at the Fullerton Hotel. If you think you have what it takes to make lawyers break into fits of laughter before breakfast, apply here before Thursday 18 April for your chance to lead your firm to victory, win a $500 cash prize and be memorialised in the Golden Gavel Hall of Fame. Not keen on being heckled at 7:30am? Register as a spectator and join your colleagues for breakfast and the ultimate calling card, unlimited coffee.
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Remembering the Honourable Andrew Rogers AO KC
The NSW Bar Association invites you to join us at an event honouring the Hon. Andrew Rogers AO KC, being held on Wednesday 10 April 2024 from 5:30pm in the Supreme Court of NSW in Banco Court. The event will be chaired by the Hon Justice D Hammerschlag, Chief Judge in Equity. Please register here if you would like to attend the evening. Should you have any queries regarding this event, please forward them to events@nswbar.asn.au.
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Free training seminars on the Moree and Gunnedah Circuit Specialist Family Violence List Courts
These sessions will be held at Moree Local Court on Tuesday 9 April 2024, and at Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall and online on Thursday 11 April 2024. Information and Event Registration details about the Moree training are available here and for Gunnedah here.
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Justice Fellowships program
The Law and Justice Foundation of NSW is launching the inaugural Justice Fellowships program, offering a platform for in-depth exploration of legal and access to justice issues. The program seeks to cultivate and share innovative ideas in support of promoting access to justice, with each awarded Justice Fellow pursuing their identified topic of interest. Learn more.
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Registrations Open: Clerkship Recruitment Program
Participation in The Law Society of NSW Clerkship Recruitment Program is complimentary and provides a unique opportunity to promote your organisation and recruitment initiatives to students from across NSW. Register now.
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Webinar: ICL Family Law Act Reforms - What Can ICLs Expect?
Reforms to the Family Law Act codify the requirement for ICLs to meet with children. The reforms resolve any confusion about an ICL's obligation and ensure national consistency in ICL practice. Join our esteemed panel of Judges, Counsel and senior ICLs for a Q&A session to explore the new provisions, their impact. Learn more.
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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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Conveyancing procedures for support staff – In-person
Tuesday 23 April 2024
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In Conversation: Understanding the new NSW criminal offence of coercive control – online
Tuesday 30 April 2024
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Far West Regional Visit
Thursday 18 and Friday 19 April 2024
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April Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for April 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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Failure to apply for a Director ID is a criminal offence
ASIC has brought its first action against a director for failing to have a director identification number (director ID). See the ASIC media release here. All directors of Australian companies are required by law to have a director ID. Failure to do so is an offence under section 1272C(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Directors appointed before 4 April 2022 should have applied for and now have their director ID. From 5 April 2022, intending new directors must apply for their director ID before being appointed. The Australian Business Registry Service (ABRS) provides guidance on director ID obligations. Please visit the website for more information.
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Sydney Drug Court Expansion
Amendments to the Drug Court Regulation commenced on Friday 29 March 2024. The amendments increased the catchment area of the Sydney Drug Court. Eligible LGAs now include Bayside, Burwood, Canada Bay, City of Sydney, Georges River, Hunters Hill, Inner West, Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney, Randwick, Ryde, Strathfield, Waverley, Willoughby, and Woollahra.
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Foreign Investment) Bill 2024 (Cth)
The Bill passed on 27 March 2024. Revenue NSW has published an interim message on its website about the potential impact of the legislation on NSW surcharge purchaser duty and surcharge land tax, which is available here.
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FAMILY LAW
Trouble at the bank of mum and dad
By Anneka Frayne >
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CRIMINAL LAW
Advising clients charged under the new coercive control legislation
By Hayley Dean >
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