Inbrief

AG Hatzistergos rejects Herald claims on judicial appointment

Attorney General John Hatzistergos has written a letter to the _Sydney Morning Herald _regarding appointments to the Supreme Court.

**16 March 2010 **

Parliament calls for new standards in extradition treaties

The Australian Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has released Report 110, which recommends that extradition agreements should include a requirement that the requesting country provide...

Call for submissions on trustee companies' conduct obligations

ASIC has released Consultation Paper 132 Trustee Companies: Financial Requirement and Conduct Obligations (CP 132) seeking comment on the financial requirements and other conduct obligations for...

Tonight: constitutional law seminar

The next seminar in the Australian Association of Constitutional Law's 2010 programme will be held today, 28 April at 5.30pm. Rapporteurs Louise Buchanan (AGS), Patrick Knowles (Tenth Floor Selborne...

SCNSW issues new Practice Notes for Possession List and Mediation

Chief Justice Spigelman AC has approved changes to the Supreme Court's Practice Notes covering the Possession List and mediation. The amended Practice Notes were issued on 10 March 2010, and both...

Cases selected for reporting in CLR and FCR

The following cases were selected by JD Merralls for reporting in CLR: Kirk v Industrial Court [2010] HCA 1 The following cases were selected by V Kline for reporting in FCR: GG v Australian Crime...

Be part of the Great Bar Blood Drive

The Red Cross Blood Service's Elizabeth Street Donor Centre needs to collect more than 80 blood donations every day. The Health, Sport and Recreation Committee has organised a **Blood Drive **for...

ALRC tables report on Commonwealth secrecy laws

The final report of the Australian Law Reform Commission’s inquiry into Commonwealth secrecy laws, Secrecy Laws and Open Government in Australia (ALRC Report 112), was tabled in federal...

Sydney Family Law Courts' Liaison Meeting

The Family Court of Australia and Federal Magistrates Court will be holding its next Family Law Liaison Meeting with the legal profession on Wednesday, 24 March at 5.00pm. The meeting provides a...

A salute to Commodore Slattery

On 10 March 2010 the Hon Justice Michael Slattery was appointed as a deputy judge advocate general (DJAG) - a position which carries the rank of commodore in the Royal Australian Navy. Justice...

Reminder: Law and the Relevance of Social Values is on tonight

The first of a series of lectures on law, social values and advocacy, 'The Law Instinct', will be held this evening at 5.15pm. Professor Dutton, a world-renowned philosopher and author of the...

Reminder:15 Bobber for the Hon Justice Anna Katzmann

The 15 Bobber to celebrate the appointment of the Hon Justice Anna Katzmann to the Federal Court a 15 Bobber will be held on Friday, 9 April 2010. Speaking for Justice Katzmann will be Dennis...

Liquor Licensing in NSW: A Report Card (ADVERTISEMENT)

Legalwise seminars invite members to attend 'A Year-in-Review of NSW Liquor Licensing', to be chaired by Tony Hatzis of William Deane Chambers. The new licensing regime commenced on 1 July 2008. This...

Web watch: New South Wales Court of Appeal

The New South Wales Court of Appeal has launched its new web page. It is designed to provide easy access to information regarding: the practice and procedure of the Court of Appeal; the status of...

Legislation to note: amendments to child pornography laws

Attorney General John Hatzistergos today introduced changes to child pornography laws.� The Crimes Amendment (Child Pornography and Abuse Material) Bill 2010 stems from a NSW Child Pornography...

Speeches from the swearing in of Michael Ball

A ceremonial sitting for the swearing-in of Michael Ball as a judge of the Supreme Court was held on Tuesday, 13 April 2010. Phil Boulten SC spoke on behalf of the bar. Download a transcript of the...

Results for 2010 Bar Library Academy Awards Competition

The winner of this year’s competition is **Hal Altan, of Tenth Floor St James' Hall Chambers, **with a total of 12 correct answers. Results ranged between three and 12. To be tactful, and to...

Vale Paul Urquhart QC (1944-2010)

A requiem mass for Paul Urquhart QC, former District Court judge, will be held on Monday, 15 March 2010 at 10.30am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Victoria Street, Waverley.

**11 March 2010 **

Latest part of the NSWLR now online

NSWLR Volume 74, Part 1, is now available to online and print subscribers. For a list of cases in the part, and other NSWLR parts and volumes, go to www.nswlr.com.au/reports.

**9 March 2010 **

Cheap and Quick Bench and Bar Lunch

Collegiality

A Bench and Bar Lunch will be held tomorrow at 1.00pm **in the Hyde Park Barracks, Macquarie Street. A selection of main courses will be offered with tea or coffee for just $25. To book...

Opportunities for legal practitioners with RAMSI Law and Justice Program

The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) Law and Justice Program offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic developing environment, mentoring and empowering local Solomon...

Breakfast on the run: a healthy option for time-poor barristers

Going to court on an empty stomach?� Just forgetting to eat at all? The Health, Sport and Recreation Committee has arranged for three local eateries to provide healthy, quick takeaway breakfast...

The Bar Football Team seeks talented players

Expressions of interest are sought from members of the bar who wish to join the NSW Bar Football Squad in 2010. The only qualification for selection is a love of the Beautiful Game. A team was formed...

New dispute resolution facilities for Sydney

Commonwealth Attorney General Robert McClelland and NSW Attorney General John Hatzistergos have unveiled plans for "Australia’s first dedicated international dispute resolution centre", which...

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: Badawi v Nexon Asia Pacific Pty Ltd t/as Commander Australia Pty Ltd [2009] NSWCA 324 Rubicon Asset Management Ltd...