Inbrief

Legal History Discussion Group meets this afternoon

The Legal History discussion group will�meet this�afternoon at 5.30pm in�Hearing Room 2, Level 1 Selborne Chambers. All welcome. Paula Byrne will discuss, among other...

South Australian silk appointment

The South Australian Bar Association has advised that Geraldine Davison of Carrington Chambers was appointed senior counsel by Chief Justice Doyle on 11 October 2011 under Practice Direction 12 of...

Robing rooms at the Sydney District Court, John Maddison Tower

Combination locks have been fitted on the doors of the robing rooms situated on levels 13 to 16 of the John Maddison Tower.�New secure lockers will also soon be installed in each of these four...

A Smorgasbord of Trust Issues (ADVERTISEMENT)

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) invites you to an address by�Michael Heraghty, barrister,�on "A Smorgasbord of Trust Isses - Common Problems Encountered in Practice"....

The conduct of Magistrate Brian Maloney

The Hansard for the Legislative Council debate regarding the conduct of Magistrate Brian Maloney is now available and may be viewed by clicking here.

14 October 2011

Fundraiser for Martin Place Homeless

Philanthropy

The results are in from the�2011 fundraising�dinner for the Martin Place homeless, which�was held on Wednesday** evening at the Pavilion in the Domain. A total of...

Bench & Bar v Solicitors Annual Chess Match

The annual clash between the Bench and Bar and Solicitors for the Terrey Shaw Memorial Shield will take place this year on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 at 6 p.m.�at Allens Arthur Robinson, Level...

New chief magistrate for the ACT

Magistrate Lorraine Walker has been appointed as the new chief magistrate for the ACT. Learn more >

**14 October 2011 **

Edwin Judge: the Ten Commandments for today? (ADVERTISEMENT)

CBF Legal Thursday breakfasts invites members to to hear a two-part talk by Emeritus Prof Edwin Judge of Macquarie University, who has dedicated himself to the lifelong study of culture and inherited...

Lamprati SC appointed acting judge of the District Court

Luigi Lamprati SC has been appointed�as an acting judge of the District Court of New South Wales for the period commencing on 10 October 2011 and expiring on 30 June 2012.

13 October 2011

Lifetime Care & Support Authority newsletter

The Lifetime Care & Support Authority publishes a newsletter, LTCS E-News. Issue 59 is a special feature focussing on participant care needs and how attendant care services are requested.

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Next meeting of the Bar Book Club

The next meeting of the Bar Book Club will be on Wednesday, 2 November at 6pm in the library. The book is The White Devil by Justin Evans.

31�October 2011

This Friday - 15 Bobber for the Hon Justice A Meagher

The 15 Bobber to celebrate the appointment of the Hon Justice A Meagher to the Supreme Court of NSW will be held on Friday, 18 November 2011. Speaking for Justice Meagher will be Tony Bannon SC. The...

Janet Coombs Lunch for New Female Barristers

Members are invited to join the Women Barristers Forum, the Women Lawyers Association of NSW and their distinguished guests for their biannual lunch for new female barristers, to be held on** Friday,...

Examination Power Seminars

The Bar Association's Professional Development Department is pleased to announce the 2011 Examination Power series of seminars. Presented by Open Door Productions the ‘Examination Power’...

The Inaugural Barristers’ Clerks Association Conference a success

On Friday, 7 October 2011, the inaugural Clerks’ Conference was held at the Sun Room at the Ivy.� Over 60 clerks from NSW, Victoria and overseas were welcomed by the president of the Bar...

Reminder - 2011 Pink and Blue Ribbon Breakfast is on Friday

The New South Wales Bar Association October Charity Breakfast is returning in 2011, bigger and better than ever. So big it now includes both Pink and Blue Ribbon causes! The breakfast is on **Friday,...

Final reminder: Nominations for 2012 Bar Council elections

Members are reminded that nominations for the 2012 Bar Council must be received by the Returning Officer by 4.00pm on Monday 17 October 2011. Nomination forms have been posted to all members.�...

Reminder: memorial service for Simon Kerr SC

A public memorial service will be held for Simon Kerr SC tomorrow, 14 October 2011, at 2.30pm in St James Anglican Church. This will be followed by a wake at Verandah, 55-65 Elizabeth Street.

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National Guide to Counsel Fees

The Federal Court of Australia has updated its National Guide to Counsel Fees, issued by the registrar of that court on 4 October 2011. The guide takes effect from 1 August 2011 when the Federal...

Results of the SA Bar elections

At its�annual general meeting on 23 August 2011, the following were elected to the South Australian Bar Association's Bar Council.

President: Mark Livesey QC Vice President: Lindy Powell QC...

Bar Association gives evidence on motor accident insurer profits

The New South Wales Bar Association gave evidence this morning before the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Law and Justice Inquiry into the operations of the Motor Accident Council and Motor...

College of Law Master of Applied Law in Commercial Litigation (ADVERTISEMENT)

On** Thursday, 13 October at 1.00pm** the College of Law will hold a web conference information session about their Master of Applied Law (Commercial Litigation). You will have the opportunity to ask...

Vale Simon Andrew Kerr SC (1972-2011)

Simon Kerr SC, of Banco Chambers, died yesterday. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as they are known.

10 October 2011

Web watch: NSW bills

NSW bills (including explanatory notes and consultation drafts) are now available on the NSW legislation website. This is a collection of bills at all stages of the parliamentary process, of...