Inbrief

Papers to note: Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research report on domestic violence

A�report by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has found that a study group of victims of domestic violence are very satisfied with the response they received from police and...

Today: the 2008 Francis Forbes Lecture

Legal history

The 2008 Francis Forbes Lecture will be�delivered by Professor Rosalind Croucher today at 5.00pm in the Bar Common Room. The title of the lecture will be "150 years of...

New procedures for ordering Supreme Court transcripts

The Supreme Court has published new procedures for ordering transcripts. Further information about fees, methods of payment and transcript order forms may be obtained from the�court's web site.... Read more >

New members of the Bar Association

The following persons have been accepted as members of the New South Wales�Bar Association.

Reminder: ceremonial sittings in the Supreme Court

Members are reminded that there will be�a formal ceremony to mark the retirement of the Honourable Justice Keith Mason AC as the president of the Court of Appeal, to be held in the Banco Court...

Bar Council business for March - April 2008

Governance

Matters reported elsewhere in In Brief are omitted from this summary of Bar Council business. Bar Council regularly considers requests by the attorney general, the courts and other...

Fee recovery assistance

The Bar Association assists members with recovery from solicitors of unpaid fees which have been outstanding for more than three months but less than two years.�The association will only assist...

Reminder: Counsel's Chambers re-launch the National Dispute Centre hearing rooms

Counsel’s Chambers�will�re re-launch their newly refurbished hearing rooms today. The rooms are open for inspection between 1.00pm & 6.30pm. Drinks will be served 4.30pm to 6.30pm...

Expressions of interest sought for federal criminal law conference

The organising committee for the federal criminal law conference invites members to submit�one page outlines of proposed reforms in the area of federal criminal law.� Those invited to speak...

Legislation to note: Jury Amendment Bill 2008

The Jury Amendment Bill 2008 was introduced into the Legislative Council on 15 May and has received its second reading speech. The objects of this Bill, as provided in the explanatory notes, are to...

Cases selected for reporting in FCR by V Kline

The following cases will be published in a forthcoming volume of FCR:

Mornington Inn Pty Ltd v Jordan [2008] FCAFC 70 Gyles, Stone, Buchanan�� ��� Qantas Airways Ltd v Gama...

NSW Bar v Victorian Bar inaugural annual football match

Expressions of interest are sought from enthusiasts of the “World Game” to participate in the inaugural annual football match between the NSW Bar and Victorian Bar. Details are yet to be...

Relocation of Prisoners Legal Service

The Prisoners Legal Service, a division of Legal Aid NSW, has relocated to Parramatta.�The new address and telephone number is:

Level 1 160 Marsden Street Parramatta 2150 Ph: (02) 8688 3888

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Promoting the rule of law and professional development in the South Pacific

The president of the Law Council of Australia, Ross Ray QC, has�outlined plans for a regional partnership to promote�the rule of law and collegiality among the legal profession in the South...

Bringing the world game to the NSW Bar

Interstate sporting contests�are a valued tradition at the New South Wales Bar. In addition to the long-standing rivalry in hockey and cricket, there is a proposal for an interstate football...

Department of Corrective Services webcam pilot

The Department of Corrective Services will be running a pilot project involving barristers using different providers of webcam facilities.�If you would like to participate, or�wish...

Breakfast Talk series: Stoic apathy contrasted to the foundations of our duty of care

Members are invited to�attend next week's Breakfast Talk on Thursday, 22 May. Entitled�"The Stoics argued for apathy, the detachment from passion. Why then do we have a duty of care?", by...

New motor accidents costs and fees regulation

The Motor Accidents Compensation Amendment (Costs and Fees) Regulation 2008�was gazetted today,�16 May 2008.�

The object of this Regulation, as provided by the explanatory...

2008 Bench and Bar Dinner photos now available online

Photographs from the 2008 Bench and Bar Dinner�are now available for purchase online at: www.murrayharris.com.au Click on 'client viewing' and follow the link to Bench and Bar Dinner. The...

Legislation to note: Strata Management Legislation Amendment Bill 2008

The Strata Management Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 was introduced in the NSW Legislative Assembly today, and has passed the agreement in principle stage.

The object of this Bill, as provided in...

Comparison of approved PII policies available on Bar Association web site

All New South Wales barristers' practising certificates expire on 30 June 2008.� The attorney general approves the type of professional indemnity insurance, the level of insurance provided and...

Recent House of Lords decisions

The following opinions of the lords of appeal are available on the House of Lords web site:

R v May (Appellant) (On Appeal from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division))�[2008] UKHL 28 14 May...

Reminder: proposed amendments to the Barristers Rules concerning cross-examination

Members are reminded that submissions on the proposed rule changes concerning cross-examination must be received by close of business on Friday, 16 May 2008. **Anyone wishing to be heard (whether in...

Equity Family Provision Matters in the Supreme Court

The NSW Supreme Court has announced that from 20 May 2008 a registrar will sit on Tuesdays at 2.00pm to deal with family provision proceedings.�Urgent applications can continue to be dealt with...

Supreme Court reduces deposit on transcript fees

The NSW Supreme Court announced yesterday that it has reduced the deposit payable on transcript fees from $100 to $70. Learn more>

14 May 2008