Inbrief

Appointments to note

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The Hon Justice Arthur Emmett has been appointed to the Australian Law Reform Commission as part of the current inquiry into improving the discovery process in civil litigation.

**29 October 2010 **

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@LCA: the monthly newsletter of the Law Council

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The October 2010 issue of the Law Council's newsletter, @theLCA, is now available online. This edition features stories on national standards for the Bachelor of Laws, the John Koowarta...

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Zotti cases and amendments the Motor Accidents Compensation Act

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The New South Wales Government is in the process of passing the Motor Accidents Compensation Amendment Bill 2010. This Bill incorporates an amendment to Section 3 and 3A of the Motor Accidents...

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Bar Council elections - make your vote count

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The returning officer has reported a number of Bar Council election votes where members haven't written their full name on the outside of the supplied envelope containing the ballot. Others have been...

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Family Law Courts fee increase to take effect on 1 November

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Family Law Amendment Regulations 2010 (No 3) will commence on 1 November 2010. The amendment will introduce, among other things, a new 'Reduced fee' which will be payable by those who were previously...

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Crown rates for junior and senior counsel

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As a result of negotiations between the Bar Association and Department of Justice and Attorney General, the attorney has approved the following increases in Crown rates for junior and senior counsel,...

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ICAC raises its tempo

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The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has reported a 186 per cent increase in the number of full investigations it undertook in 2009-10 from the previous year, while holding more than...

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New website launched for Star Grants applications

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The second round of Star Grants for lifting professional standards is now open, with applications invited up to 31 March 2012 via a new dedicated website. Star Grants are an initiative of the...

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Bench and Bar v Solicitors chess match

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The annual Terrey Shaw Shield chess match between the Bench & Bar and Solicitors will this year be hosted at Allens on 11 November 2010 at approx 5.45pm. The Bench & Bar have narrowly won the last...

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Cases selected for reporting in NSWLR by the editor, Bret Walker SC

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The following cases will be published in a forthcoming volume of NSWLR: Downes v Amaca Pty Ltd [2010] NSWCA 76 Zotti v Australian Associated Motor Insurers Ltd [2009] NSWCA 323 Liverpool City...

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Bar Common Room closing for refurbishment

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Beginning 1 November 2010, the Bar Common Room will be closed for refurbishment. For further information, contact the Bar Association's administration manager.

**27 October 2010 **

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Expressions of interest sought for rooms in Wardell Chambers (ADVERTISEMENT)

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Rooms are to become vacant in Wardell Chambers (Level 15, 39 Martin Place).� The rooms are beautifully made with book cases, cupboards, carpets and all fittings. Many of the rooms are large in...

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TONIGHT: Tuesday 16 November - Joint Trials

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This seminar will cover the responsibilities of counsel to the court and their clients in cases of multiple defendants and the relationship between counsel. Tim Game SC will discuss the ethical...

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BOCSAR NSW Criminal Courts Statistics 2009

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research ("BOCSAR") today released its 2009 Criminal Courts Statistics Report. The Director of the Bureau, Dr Don Weatherburn, noted today that the increase in...

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Election of 2011 Bar Council - The Ballot

Ballot papers for the election of the 2011 Bar Council have been mailed to all those eligible to vote. For more information see the Returning Officer 's Notice.

25 October 2010


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Gleeson AC QC to chair arbitration committee

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Former chief justice of the High Court of Australia, the Hon Murray Gleeson AC QC, will chair a judicial liaison committee, which has been set up to promote uniformity in rules and procedures...

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Reminder: current issues in Admiralty

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The Federal Court will host a seminar on Current Issues in Admiralty, on 9 November 2010, at 5.15pm to 7.00pm. The seminar will be chaired by the Hon Justice Ryan and the Hon Justice Rares. Download...

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Appointments to note

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Anthony Francis Puckeridge QC has been appointed as an acting judge of the District Court of New South Wales for the period commencing on 21 October 2010 and expiring on 30 June 2011.

Richard James...

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Reminder: changes to fees in federal courts and tribunals commence 1 November

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Regulations introducing changes to court fees will commence on 1 November 2010.� These regulations amend the High Court of Australia (Fees) Regulations 2004, Federal Court of Australia...

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