Inbrief
Cases selected for reporting in NSWLR by the editor, Bret Walker SC
The following cases will be published in a forthcoming volume of NSWLR:
Apostolovski v Total Risk Management [2010] NSWSC 1451
ASIC v Sigalla (No 4) [2011] NSWSC 62
Re Chow Cho Poon (Private) Ltd...
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Some notable appointments
The Hon Jennifer Margaret Boland has been reappointed as a part-time legal member of the Guardianship Tribunal for the period commencing on 1 August 2011 and expiring on 31 July 2016.
Magistrate...
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Opera Fund Raising Dinner to benefit UTS: Law scholarship (ADVERTISEMENT)
On Tuesday, 6 September, the UTS Faculty of Law will host�an Opera Fundraising Dinner to benefit the UTS: Law Equity Scholarship Fund. Enjoy a sensational three-course dinner, accompanied by...
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TONIGHT: Murray Gleeson - A biography in the making
Members are invited to join a meeting of the Australian Legal History Discussion Group** this evening in the Common Room, commencing at 5:30pm **and concluding no later than 7:00pm. The topic for...
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15 Bobber - the Hon Tom Bathurst
The 15 Bobber to celebrate the appointment of the Hon T Bathurst as chief justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held on Friday, 16 September 2011. Speaking for Chief Justice...
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TONIGHT: New NSW Barristers
In conjunction with the New NSW Barristers' Rules coming into effect on the 8 August 2011, the NSW Bar Association is running a number of seminars to outline and discuss these new rules. The first of...
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The 2011 Berenice and Ken Buckley Dinner (ADVERTISEMENT)
The NSW Council for Civil Liberties invites members to join them for the Berenice and Ken Buckley Dinner on Friday, 2 September 2011 at 6.30 pm in the Marigold Restaurant, 5/683 George Street. The...
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Women in the legal profession
Jane Needham SC and Kate Eastman were guests on Radio Atticus (2SER FM) yesterday, discussing the status of women in today's legal profession. "[Women] have come a long way" said Needham...
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Boulten SC interviewed on ABC TV's 7.30 New South Wales
On Friday, 12 August, Senior Vice-President Phil Boulten SC�was interviewed by Quentin Dempster on 7.30 New South Wales�regarding the need for independent scrutiny of the NSW Crime...
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Benjamin Andrew Footpath Library - Book Drive
Clayton Utz and the NSW Bar Association have joined forces in supporting the Benjamin Andrew Footpath Library with a **Book Drive until Friday, 16 September. **This drive is aimed at providing books...
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Invitation to the launch of two bar history projects
Members are cordially invited to the launch of The New South Wales Bar Association Oral History Project & Women Barristers Forum Project "Women Practising at the NSW Bar: the Years to 1975" on...
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NSW Crime Commission to be investigated
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher today said the NSW Government will establish an independent inquiry into the NSW Crime Commission. Learn more>
**11 August 2011 **
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ALMA 2012 Conference, Hong Kong (ADVERTISEMENT)
ALMA 2012 â the Australasia Legal Mediation & Arbitration conference to be held in Hong Kong in January â� is receiving strong international feedback. �You need to register now to...
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The 16th Annual Europe Pacific Conference (ADVERTISEMENT)
The 16th Europe Pacific Legal Conference â Cortina dâAmpezzo, Italy (8 - 15 January 2012). The Cortina Legal Conference has been accredited by the New South Wales Bar Association.�...
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Retirement age raised for prosecutors and public defenders
Some of the state's most experienced prosecutors and public defenders will be able to extend their careers by up to seven years, with the compulsory retirement age being raised to 72, NSW Attorney...
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2011 Alternative Dispute Workshop
The 2011 Alternative Dispute Workshop will be held on Saturday, 13 August 2011 from 9.00am â 5.15pm in the Heritage Ballroom, Westin Hotel, No.1 Martin Place. The opening address will be...
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LCA cautious about National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Law Council of Australia has welcomed the proposal to establish a National Disability Insurance Scheme but has warned against the potential erosion of rights for disabled and catastrophically...
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Are you interested in expanding your legal mind? (ADVERTISEMENT)
No matter your motivations for a postgraduate legal education, there is something for you at Sydney Law School and all the information you need will be at your fingertips at the Graduate Options...
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PC recommends national disability and injury insurance schemes
The�Australian Government has released the Productivity Commission's final report on a�National Disability Insurance Scheme. The inquiry found that current disability support arrangements...
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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:
The Site Foreman Pty Ltd v Brand [2011] NSWSC 451
LK v Commissioner of Police [2011] NSWSC 458
Spark Infrastructure Holdings...
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Clerks Conference and Dinner
Collegiality
The inaugural NSW Barristersâ Clerks Association Conference will take place on Friday, 7 October. It will be held in the Sun Room at the Ivy. All clerks are encouraged to attend...
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NSW Bar FC says thank you to its fans
On 8 August 2011, NSW Bar FC completed its third successive year in the Domain Soccer League (lunchtime) competition. If success is measured by friendly, collegiate and happy times then NSW FC has...
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Blackmores Sydney Running Festival
Attention all runners! The Health, Sport and Recreation Committee encourages you to join the Bar Association Team in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival Sunday, 18 September 2011! Please see the...
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The Paisley Snail - Donoghue v Stevenson: 80 years on
An international conference will be taking place on 25-26 May 2012, to mark the exact 80th anniversary of Lord Atkinâs judgment in Donoghue v Stevenson.�University of the West of Scotland,...
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Seminars regarding the new New South Wales Barristers
The new NSW Barristersâ Rules entered into effect** today, 8 August 2011** and are the result of extensive public and professional consultation. In conjunction with the new rules coming into...
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