Inbrief

15 Bobber - the Hon Tom Bathurst

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Retirement age raised for prosecutors and public defenders

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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

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The 2011 Alternative Dispute Workshop will be held on Saturday, 13 August 2011 from 9.00am – 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

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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)

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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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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: 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

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Collegiality

The inaugural NSW Barristers’ 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

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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

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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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Seminars regarding the new New South Wales Barristers

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The new NSW Barristers’ 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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The Supreme Court Annual Corporate Law Conference

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The Supreme Court Annual Corporate Law Conference, "New Trends in Sharemarket Regulation", will be held from 1.30pm - 6.00pm on Tuesday, 23 August 2011 in the Banco Court, Queens Square. The...

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TONIGHT: A Value Add in Trust and Estate Administration (ADVERTISEMENT)

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The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) invites you to an interdisciplinary panel discussion led by Associate Justice Richard Macready on "A Value Add in Trust and Estate...

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Suspended sentences on the rise

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Since their introduction in 2000, the use of suspended sentences has doubled in the local courts and risen by 60 per cent in the higher criminal courts. Although suspended sentences are meant to be...

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Samuel Griffith Society Conference in Hobart (ADVERTISEMENT)

The Samuel Griffith Society Conference will take place in Hobart on 26-28 August at the Mercure Hobart, 156 Bathurst Street.�Guest speakers at this year's conference include, but are not limited...

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