Inbrief

Appointment to the Local Court

Attorney General Greg Smith SC has announced the appointment of Derek Lee as a magistrate of the Local Court of NSW, commencing on and from 26 November 2012.

Members will be advised of swearing in...

Vale Peter Rex Grogan (1934-2012)

Peter Grogan, former barrister and judge of the District Court of New South Wales, died on Sunday, 11 November 2012. A thanksgiving service will be held at St Swithun's Anglican Church, Pymble, on...

15 Bobber for Craigie DCJ postponed

The 15 Bobber for his Honour Judge Craigie SC has been postponed until 8 February 2013. **Chrissa Loukas SC and Helen Cox will speak for his honour. A new registration form will be circulated closer...

Bar Association office bearers for 2013

At a Bar Council meeting on 15 November 2012, the following were elected as office bearers of the Bar Association for 2013:

President: Phillip Boulten SC Senior Vice-President: Jane Needham SC...

Book launch: Contemporary Perspectives on Human Rights Law in Australia

Professor Gillian Triggs President of the Australian Human Rights Commission will launch Contemporary Perspectives on Human Rights Law in Australia, by Dr Paula Gerber and Ms Melissa Castan (editors)...

Tonight: Concurrent Expert Evidence - perspectives from the hot tub

In tonight's seminar, KordaMentha Forensics partners Nigel Carson, John Temple-Cole and Andrew Ross each talk about their experiences in the “hot-tub”, providing insights into the...

Funeral for Geoffrey Nicholson QC (1949-2012)

A funeral service for Geoffrey Nicholson QC will be held on Wednesday, 21 November 2012 at 2.00pm at St John's Church, Oakes Avenue, Dee Why.

16 November 2012

Commemorative service for Jennifer David (1941-2012)

Jennifer David, a long time academic at Sydney University Law School and ADR trainer known to many at the New South Wales Bar, died on 9 October. A commemorative service for Jennifer will be held on...

Toongabbie Legal Centre criminal law conference

The Toongabbie Legal Centre's one-day MCLE / CPD conference on criminal law will be held on Saturday 2 March 2013. Speakers will include, among others, Phillip Boulten SC and Nicholas Cowdery AM QC,...

Tonight: Superannuation Strategies for Time-poor Professionals

Tonight's seminar will look at building superannuation wealth. The seminar will be structured for barristers in practice for up to 20 years who are looking for ways to streamline their wealth...

Cunneen SC to head special commission of inquiry

Margaret Cunneen SC will conduct a special commission of inquiry into allegations raised in the media about police handling of abuse by the clergy within the Catholic Church in the Hunter. Learn more... Read more >

Sydney welcome for Justice Gageler

The official welcome for Justice Gageler in Sydney will commence at 9:15 am on Friday, 16 November 2012. This is immediately prior to the commencement of the special leave list which is scheduled to...

Room for sale in Maurice Byers Chambers (ADVERTISEMENT)

A magnificent and well appointed 45 sq m room is available for sale at Maurice Byers Chambers, level 60 MLC Centre. Panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and Harbour Bridge. Bookshelves and cupboards...

Bar FC in Law Firms Challenge Cup

On 11 November 2012, NSW Bar FC competed in the Law Firms Challenge Cup at Queens Park under sunny skies. Also competing were teams drawn from Clayton Utz, Swaab Attorneys, Makinson & d'Apice,...

2013 Personal Injury Conference: call for papers

The date for the NSW Bar Association's 2013 Professional Injury Conference has been confirmed for the 2 March 2013. Organisers of the Conference have issued a call for papers. If you wish to present...

This week in CPD

Tuesday 13 November: Superannuation Strategies for Time-poor Professionals, Part 1 of 2. Please click here for further details.

Wednesday 14 November: Concurrent Expert Evidence - perspectives from...

Book launch in the Common Room

Members are invited to the launch of Lawyers Then and Now: An Australian Legal Miscellany, by the Hon Keith Mason AC QC, which will be held in the Common Room on Thursday, 29 November from...

Law Council speaks out about legal uncertainty for asylum seekers

The Law Council of Australia is concerned about the legal rights of asylum seekers following reports that the protection claims of asylum seekers arriving since 13 August 2012 have not been...

Legal Aid News

Legal Aid News November 2012 is out now, featuring articles on the initial findings of a national survey of legal needs, a new disbursement support scheme for Commonwealth, non-criminal law matters,...

Common Law Practice Update No.12

The Bar Association's Common Law Committee has released Practice Update 12, with case notes on occupiers liability, product liability, section 15 of the Civil Liability Act 2002, intentional torts...

New ASIC guidance on insolvency reforms

ASIC has today released policy guidance on ASIC’s power to wind up an abandoned company under new powers contained in the Corporations Act 2001. It has also updated its guidance on ASIC’s...

Appointments to note

Attorney General Greg Smith SC has announced the following appointments.

The appointment of the Hon Justice Ward as a judge of appeal commencing on and from 12 November 2012.

The appointment of the...

Library hours over the Christmas holiday season

The Bar Library will be open from 10am to 4pm between Monday, 21 January 2013 and Friday, 25 January 2013. Normal opening hours will resume from Tuesday, 29 January 2013.

11 January 2013

REMINDER NOTICE - 2013 Bar Council Election and Annual General Meeting

Voting for the 2013 Bar Council closes at 5pm on this Thursday, 8 November 2012. If you have not voted, please return your ballot papers as soon as possible. The Annual General Meeting will be held...

Common Law Practice Update 11

The Bar Association's Common Law Committee has released Practice Update 11, with a case note on s�5R of the Civil Liability Act 2002�(NSW). Learn more>

6 November 2012