New Accredited Specialists in 2023
The Law Society of NSW’s prestigious and widely respected Specialist Accreditation program has honoured its newest experts, who obtained their accreditation in 2023.
By Avril Janks - 1 min read
A solicitor’s guide to responsible use of artificial intelligence
How to engage ethically with a chatbot: a solicitor’s guide to responsible use of AI
By The Professional Support Unit - 1 min read
The right to be forgotten
Many jurisdictions around the world are examining how legislation can protect citizens from the exploitation of their private information, and the Australian Government intends proposing…
By Francisco Silva - 1 min read
New role to empower First Nations children and their families
Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts on her new role as the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Commissioner for the Australian Capital Territory.
By Cat Woods - 1 min read
Flawed floors: Analysing the cracks in industrial leases
A recent decision raised issues relevant to the construction and drafting of key clauses in industrial leases.
By Diane Skapinker - 1 min read-
When silence isn’t golden: Detecting early warning signs
By Glenda Carry and Candice Perriman - 1 min read -
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Legal professional privilege and communicating with clients
By Justin Wong and Aaron Roberts - 1 min read
Coming to your senses: How meditation and mindfulness benefit lawyers
Stress, overwhelm and a lack of focus are a drain on lawyers’ productivity. Just a few minutes a day of mindfulness, a powerful antidote, can…
By Angela Tufvesson - 1 min read-
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Futureproofing your legal career: Law Society 2023 Conference
By Cat Woods and LSJ Team - 1 min read
Films of the week: The Old Oak, Bottoms
Ken Loach draws the curtain on an impressive filmography, and Emma Seligman signs her second, and sadly disappointing, sophomore.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min read
- 01 Gun control: what makes Australian and US laws so different?
- 02 No secrets for Optus: Findings on data breach can be revealed
- 03 A solicitor’s guide to responsible use of artificial intelligence
- 04 In the best interests of the child? The Family Law Amendment Bill
- 05 What is a Calderbank offer? Settlement offers and indemnity costs