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1 May 2020
Coronavirus update for the ACT legal profession
Updates on the situation in relation to COVID-19, including event cancellations and Court arrangements.

1 May 2020
ACT Contract for Sale now online
The ACT Law Society’s Contract for Sale is now available to purchase online, on its own micro-site.

29 Apr 2020
Practising Certificate renewals and fees
The ACT Law Society is aware of the impact on many legal practitioners and firms in our region, and we are seeking to support our members where we can.

15 Apr 2020
Supervision and confidentiality in remote working arrangements
Guidance to members on supervision of staff working remotely and ensuring confidentiality of client information.

14 Apr 2020
Electronic witnessing of documents
Guidance to members for electronic witnessing of Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney.

25 Mar 2020
ACT Community Legal Centres update
Community Legal Centres are still delivering free legal assistance to vulnerable members of the community during the COVID-19 outbreak.

12 Mar 2020
ACT Intermediary Program
A fact sheet about the operation of the ACT Intermediary Program.

27 Feb 2020
Changes to trust account irregularity notifications
Trust account irregularities no longer need to be reported when the error is made by clients or third-parties who have deposited trust funds in the office account.

27 Feb 2020
ACT Courts and Tribunal interpreter protocols
The ACT Supreme Court, ACT Magistrates Court and ACAT have developed a Protocol to guide the use of interpreters in court and tribunal proceedings.