Inbrief
All seized up? Bar yoga classes resume next week
Yoga classes resume next week, for a 10-week term. Classes are held in the Common Room, each Tuesday at 7:15am (for 1 hour). Register online now so that you don't miss out. If you'd like to register...
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Reminder: Criminal Defence Lawyers Association Annual Dinner
The NSW Criminal Defence Lawyers Association cordially invites you to their annual dinner on Friday, 21 August 2009 at 6.00pm.** The dinner will be held at Waters Edge, Ground Floor, Pier One, 11...
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Chambers duties in the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia
Federal Magistrate Sexton has issued a note to family law practitioners and self represented litigants regarding chambers duties. Learn more >
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Delegation to registrars of the Land and Environment Court
The chief judge of the Land & Environment Court, the Hon Justice Brian Preston, has issued a delegation effective 21 July 2009 for the registrar of the Land & Environment Court. Pursuant to section...
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Cases selected for reporting in NSWLR by the editor, Bret Walker SC
The following four cases will be published in a forthcoming volume of NSWLR:
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Christine Tumney (NSW Food Authority) v Nutricia Australia Pty Ltd; Tumney (NSW Food Authority) v Sharpe; Tumney (NSW...
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Invitation to book launch: Investor Class Actions
The chief justice and judges of the NSW Registry of the Federal Court invite members of the legal profession to attend the launch of Investor Class Actions, a book of the papers and proceedings of a...
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Litigation Skills Forum: 2-3 September, Marriott Hotel, Sydney (ADVERTISEMENT)
LexisNexis Professional Development would like to invite members of the NSW Bar Association to attend the upcoming Litigation Skills Forum. The programme will delve into different approaches to...
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Government announces review of juvenile justice system
The New South Wales Government has announced a review of the juvenile justice system, the first in 16 years. Independent consultant, the Noetic Group, will start the review immediately, with findings...
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Calling all family law counsel! (ADVERTISEMENT)
The 24th Annual Calabro SV Family Law Residential will be held at the RACV Royal Pines Golf Resort and Spa, Gold Coast, Queensland on Friday and Saturday, September 4 - 5.�Developed by the...
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Queensland AG announces major overhaul of civil and criminal justice systems
The Queensland Government has announced sweeping changes to the stateâs criminal and civil justice systems as part of its response to a review by the Hon Martin Moynihan AO QC, retired senior...
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Commonwealth DPP briefs
Barristers interested in being retained by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions are encouraged to forward a curriculum vitae and summary of relevant experience to:
The Deputy Director,...
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Invitation to Admiralty and Maritime Users
The Federal Court of Australia with the Federal Magistrates Court will hold a Usersâ Group meeting for Admiralty and Maritime jurisdiction on Wednesday, 22 July 2009 at 5.00 pm in Conference...
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Appointment of acting judges in the Supreme Court
The Hon John Perry Hamilton QC has been appointed as an acting judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales for the period commencing on 3 August 2009 and expiring on 30 June 2010.
The Hon William...
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Cases selected for reporting in NSWLR by the editor, Bret Walker SC
The following cases will be published in a forthcoming volume of NSWLR:
McKerlie v Drillsearch Energy Ltd [2009] NSWSC 488
_Lombe as liquidator or Ulicorp Pty Ltd _[2009] NSWSC 536
For further...
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Appointment of acting crown prosecutors
Rohan Christopher Cooley has been appointed as an acting crown prosecutor for the period commencing on 17 August 2009 and expiring on 16 August 2010.
Catherine Margaret Traill has been appointed as...
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Papers to note: Alcohol and Homicide in Australia
Almost half of all Australian homicides between 2000 and 2006 were found to have involved the consumption of alcohol. Such deaths are likely to occur on a Saturday night and in the home of the...
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Reminder: swearing in ceremony for Michael Bozic SC
A ceremonial sitting for the swearing-in of Michael Bozic SC as a judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held on Monday, 20 July 2009 at 9.30am in Court 21A of John Maddison Tower....
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Upper house inquiry into the use of victims' DNA
New South Wales Attorney General John Hatzistergos has asked the Legislative Council's Standing Committee on Law and Justice to conduct an inquiry into the use of DNA material belonging to victims of...
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Courts given greater say in sentences on appeal
Attorney General John Hatzistergos has foreshadowed legislation that will withdraw the principle of 'double jeopardy' as it applies to sentencing in Crown appeals.
"The reform will have the effect...
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President's speech delivered at the swearing in of Austin J
A ceremonial sitting for the swearing in of Stewart Austin as a judge of the Family Court of Australia was held this morning, 13 July. President Anna Katzmann SC spoke on behalf of the Australian and...
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New South Wales Government announces refurbishment of Supreme Court
Premier Nathan Rees today announced that $69 million will be spent upgrading NSW Supreme Court building in Queens Square. Mr Rees said the upgrade of the Law Courts Building would preserve the...
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Amendment to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules
Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (Amendment No 27) 2009 has been published on the Parliamentary Counsel's web site. The object of the rules, as provided in the explanatory note is to amend the Uniform...
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Tutors and Readers Dinner next Friday - all welcome
The annual Tutors and Readers Dinner is a highlight of the social calendar at the New South Wales Bar, second only to the great Bench and Bar Dinner. This year's bash is being held at the **Tea...
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Final reminder: Cheap and Quick Bench and Bar Lunch
A Bench and Bar Lunch will be held at 1 pm on 6 August 2009 at the Hellenic Club, Level 5, 251 Elizabeth Street (opposite Hyde Park). A selection of main courses will be offered with tea or coffee...
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Speeches to note: international law and Australian domestic law
Chief Justice Robert French delivered the 2009 Brennan Lecture, "Oil and Water? International Law and Domestic Law in Australia" on 26 June at Bond University. The chief justice sought to provide an...
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