Latest Law Society of NSW

Big Law • 28 February 2024 • ByLauren CroftClimate-related risks will impact ‘all areas of legal practice’

The Law Society of NSW has released new guidance around climate change issues and related consequences and emphasised...

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SME Law • 31 January 2024 • ByJerome DoraisamyThe Law Society of NSW is set to launch an AI taskforce to assist the...

The Law Society of NSW is set to launch an AI taskforce to assist the state’s legal professionals with the challenges...

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The Bar • 25 January 2024 • ByLauren CroftProposed jury laws could result in rushed verdicts

There have been several significant concerns raised around new potential changes to jury laws, which propose that the...

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Big Law • 23 January 2024 • ByNaomi NeilsonHate speech reforms need major consultation, Law Society says

A review by a former chief justice into hate speech and incitement laws should consider the expert opinion of a range of...

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Big Law • 27 December 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonFormer Law Society president wants to restore trust and decency in...

Former NSW Law Society president Joanne van der Plaat said she has been embarrassed about the recent scandals within the...

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Big Law • 08 November 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonSydney man pleads guilty to impersonating solicitor

A Sydney man who impersonated a solicitor in criminal proceedings faces a fine of more than $25,000.

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Big Law • 14 October 2023 • ByLawyers WeeklyFights over fees and new silks: What’s hot in law this week (9–13...

The Voice referendum is finally here, and academics and judges around the country are out addressing concerns about the...

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Big Law • 18 September 2023 • ByLauren CroftLegal profession needs to ‘maintain a focus’ on gender equality

The Law Society of NSW has developed a new resource tool to aid firms in achieving pay equity – something the...

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Big Law • 04 July 2023 • ByLauren CroftAre men aging out of the legal profession?

Law used to be a male-dominated profession, but with more women entering the profession than ever, will it soon be a...

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Big Law • 14 June 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonClient loses million-dollar claim against deceased solicitor

A man has dragged the NSW Law Society into yet another legal fight over allegations he made about his deceased...

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