Inbrief

Online survey of Federal Court web site

The Federal Court web site will be undergoing a makeover this year. The court has designed an online survey in order to obtain the views of the profession. The survey **closes on 22 May 2009.

14 May...

Reminder: next round in the Domain Soccer League this Friday

Man U and Barcelona meet next Thursday in the UEFA Champions League final, while the NSW Bar's next match is against **Lands FC this Friday, 21 May 2009 at 1.15pm. **The games are played in The...

Cases selected for reporting in Commonwealth Law Reports

The following cases were selected by JD Merralls for reporting in CLR: � Wong v Cth [2009] HCA 3 Imbree v McNeilly [2008] HCA 40 Imbree v McNeilly [No 2] [2008] HCA 47

**14 May 2009 **

Law Council seminars on workplace relations laws

The Law Council's Federal Litigation Section has organised a national seminar programme on the new federal workplace relations legislation. Seminars will be held on Tuesday, 2 June & Tuesday, 9 June...

Appointment of public defender

Ms Nancy Mikhaiel has been appointed as a public defender for the period commencing on 12 May 2009 and expiring on 11 May 2016.

**14 May 2009 **

Survey of junior members

The Bar Council wishes to conduct a survey of senior junior members of the Bar. The purpose of the survey is to assess the practices of senior junior members of the bar who have been practising for...

2009 Bench and Bar Dinner photos now available online

Photographs from the 2009 Bench and Bar Dinner are now available for purchase online at: www.murrayharris.com.au� Click on 'client viewing' and follow the link to the Bench and Bar Dinner 2009....

Online processing of Legal Aid grants and fees: important information for barristers

Legal Aid NSW will hold a presentation on Grants Online and Legal Aid policies.This seminar will address issues of the utmost concern to barristers, such as direct payment of fees; confirmation of...

Budget has ignored access to justice, according to the Law Council

The Law Council has expressed disappointment that the 2009 Federal Budget contains no substantive new measures to improve access to legal services for economically and socially disadvantaged...

Vale Paul Byrne SC (1950-2009)

Paul Byrne SC, of Samuel Griffiths Chambers, died last night after a long illness. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as they are made available.

**13 May 2009 **

Cheap and Quick Bench and Bar Lunch

A Bench and Bar Lunch, like those organised by Phil Greenwood SC last year, will be held on 2 June 2009 at the Hyde Park Barracks Cafe, Macquarie Street. A selection of three main courses is offered...

New designated areas of practice list

The Bar Council Executive has approved a new areas of practice list, which is used on the Find a Barrister web site. The main amendments are as follows:

1. 'Alternative Dispute Resolution (Arbitration...

Join the PILCH Walk for Justice

Join the PILCH Law Walk for Justice this Friday, 15 May 2009 as part of Law Week 2009. The PILCH Law Walk is a five kilometre walk around Sydney's biggest attractions to show your support for pro...

Barristers in schools for Law Week

This week is Law Week and barristers have started conducting mock trials at selected primary schools across the Sydney metropolitan area as part of a programme designed to help children to understand...

Publication of index to the State Reports (New South Wales) series

From 1901 to 1970, reports of significant judgments in NSW were published in the State Reports (New South Wales) series, cited as the SR(NSW). Many of the cases published in the series are of...

Cases selected for reporting in FCR by V Kline

Following are the cases selected by V Kline for reporting in FCR:

SZEWL v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2009] FCA 209 FMG Pilbara Pty Ltd v Cox [2009] FCAFC 49 Habib v Director General...

Cases selected for reporting in Commonwealth Law Reports by J D Merralls QC

Wong v Cth [2009] HCA 3

Imbree v McNeilly [2008] HCA 40

Imbree v McNeilly [No 2] [2008] HCA 47

**12 May 2009 **

Web watch: New South Wales Public Defenders Office

The Public Defenders Office have a new web address.

It is http://www.publicdefenders.nsw.gov.au/

**12 May 2009 **

Seminar on the silk selection process 2009 - today at 5.00pm

Applications for appointment as senior counsel will open at the beginning of 1 July 2009 and will close on 31 July 2009.� Today, at 5.00pm in the Bar Association Common Room, the president will...

Tax Office warns: investigate before you invest

The ATO is warning that promoters of dodgy tax schemes may increase their targeting of investors in the current tough financial climate, exploiting their financial vulnerability. If you invest in a...

Barristers in schools for Law Week

Law Week celebrations across New South Wales and most of Australia will run from Monday 11 to Sunday 17 May 2009. The theme is "Law and Your Community". The Bar Association will enter the swing of...

New migration form in the Federal Magistrates Court

The Federal Magistrates Court Rules 2001 were recently amended by the _Federal Magistrates Court Amendment Rules 2009 _and included, inter alia, an amendment to reflect changes to s477 of the...

An enjoyable night at the movies

Why not unwind and leave behind the stress of a week in court? The Bar Association will screen _To Kill a Mockingbird _in the Common Room on Friday, 29 May at 5.15pm. Popcorn and drinks will be...

Fees owed to counsel - Stephen Dack & Associates

Pursuant to s623(2) of the _Legal Profession Act 2004 _(NSW), the Law Society of New South Wales has appointed Mr Raymond John Collins to manage the following law practices:** Stephen Dack &...

Local Court Practice Note No.4 of 2008 reissued

Chief Magistrate Graeme Henson has reissued Practice Note 4 of 2008 - Procedures to be Adopted for Committal Hearings in the Local Court for Proceedings Commenced on or After 1 May 2008. Download a...