Inbrief

Complying with pre-litigation requirements in certain civil disputes and proceedings

The Bar Association's ADR Committee has published a schedule setting out the main provisions of the Civil Procedure Act 2005 _(NSW) and _Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 (Cth) concerning...

The Constitutional Implications of Taxation by Discretion

The Australian Association of Constitutional Law invites members to attend their seminar on "The Constitutional Implications of Taxation by Discretion", to be presented by the Hon Justice Tony Pagone...

Practising certificate renewals update No.5

All New South Wales barristers' practising certificates expire on 30 June 2011.� A new practising certificate has to have been ISSUED before a barrister may practise on and from 1 July 2011. All...

Web watch: interviews with US Supreme Court justices on legal writing and advocacy

The Scribes Journal of Legal Writing has transcribed interviews conducted during 2008 with eight justices of the United States Supreme Court, regarding how they write their opinions, what they are...

Training in AMA IV and V assessment of permanent impairment

On the weekend of 20-21 August 2011 the Sydney Medical School will conduct training in the assessment of permanent impairment under the Motor Accidents Authority and WorkCover guidelines (based on...

Case Note from Common Law Committee

The Common Law Committee wishes to draw to the attention of members the recent decision of Justice Hall in_ Nguyen v The Motor Accidents Authority of NSW_ [2011] NSWSC 351.� The judgment affects...

Bar Association submission cited in debate on mandatory sentencing

Advocacy

The _Crimes Amendment (Murder Of Police Officers) Bill 201_1 (NSW) passed the Legislative Council yesterday. The Bar Association's submission was mentioned at length during the debate....

Queensland to host the annual tri-state festival of the boot

The annual Suncorp Tri-State Football Challenge Cup between the New South Wales, Queensland and Victorian bars will be held north of the border this year, in Southport, on 10 September 2011....

AG tables Judicial Commission report on Magistrate Brian Maloney

Attorney General Greg Smith SC has made a statement in the Legislative Assembly. He tabled the conduct report of the Judicial Commission into Magistrate Brian Maloney and Mr Maloney's response to the...

Tom Bathurst sworn in as 17th chief justice of NSW and made life member of Bar Association

Tom Bathurst QC was this morning sworn in as the 17th chief justice of New South Wales at a ceremonial sitting of the Supreme Court. Attorney General Greg Smith SC spoke on behalf of the bar. Last...

Federal Court of Australia full court and appellate sitting dates for 2012

The chief justice of the Federal Court has approved the sitting dates for the full court in all capital cities during 2012. Learn more>

**1 June 2011 **

Queensland Supreme Court Library book sale (ADVERTISEMENT)

For Sale: The Law Reports UK. Complete set 1865 to 2001, half calf and in excellent condition. Previously owned by Sir Arnold Bennett QC and later by Master Henry Weld of the Queensland Supreme...

This Month in CPD

Thursday 16 June - New Barristers Committee Cross Examination Workshop - Demonstration: This session is open to those members of the junior bar participating in the 2011 Cross Examination Workshop...

Webwatch: AustLII iPhone application is coming soon

The AustLII iPhone app will be available soon, free of charge, from the Apple Store. By downloading the app you can browse and search AustLII with the convenience of presentation in a compact mobile...

Retirement of the Hon Justice Peter Rose

To mark the retirement of the Hon Justice Peter Rose, a special sitting of the Family Court will be held in the Lionel Bowen Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street, Sydney, Level 7 at 4.30pm on **Friday, 1...

Final reminder for comment on Commonwealth provisions of new model WHS bill

Commonwealth, state and territory governments have agreed to harmonise occupational health and safety arrangements by December 2011 through the implementation of a model Act and Regulations. The...

Wanted: judges for the ALSA National Witness Examination Competition

The Australian Law Students' Association Conference is currently looking for judges for the National Witness Examination Competition. Witness Examination simulates a criminal or civil trial in which...

Maurice Byers Address available from Supreme Court web site

The 2011 Maurice Byers Address was delivered by the Hon James Spigelman AC on Thursday, 26 May. Titled "Truth and the Law", the address is now available from the Supreme Court web site.

**30 May...

Vale Nicholas Anthony Packham (1932-2011)

Nicholas Anthony Packham, formerly a barrister at 6 Selborne Chambers, died on 25 May 2011. A funeral will be held at� 2.00 pm on Wednesday, 1 June 2011 at St Johns College Chapel, University of...

In breach of basic principles of justice: mandatory sentencing for murder of police officers

The New South Wales Bar Association strongly opposes the Government's proposed legislation to require the imposition of a mandatory sentence of natural life in respect of the murder of a police...

Law Council welcomes Reconciliation Week

The Law Council of Australia today welcomed the start of National Reconciliation Week and reiterated its support for the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian...

City to Surf - early bird entries close 1 June 2011

Entries are now open for the world’s largest run, The Sun-Herald City2Surf, held on Sunday, August 14.� Whether you’re a serious runner, jogger, walker, pusher or want to join in for...

AG tables judicial commission report in relation to Magistrate Jennifer Betts

Attorney General Greg Smith SC has issued a statement in the Legislative Assembly and tabled a report from the Conduct Division of the Judicial Commission of New South Wales relating to the conduct...

NSW Government publishes its views on the National Disability Insurance Scheme

The New South Wales Government has published its response to the draft report from the Productivity Commission into Disability Care and Support. The O‟Farrell government says it supports the...

TONIGHT: Family Law Advocacy - Cross Examination of Lay and Expert Witnesses

This is the second seminar drawn from the very well received Family Law Advocacy series held in 2009. Tonight's session will be presented by Chester A. Porter QC and the Hon Justice Peter Rose will...