Bar Council met on 16 May in the boardroom of the New South Wales Bar Association. Matters reported elsewhere in In Brief are omitted from this summary of Bar Council business. Bar Council regularly...
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The Bar Association's Common Law Committee has released Practice Update 30, with case notes sections 3B, 11A and 16 of the Civil Liability Act 2002; _and sections 3 and 33 of the _Motor Accidents...
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The title of QC has been reinstated by the Queensland Government and it seems 70 of the state's 73 senior counsel (SCs) have opted to switch to the former title. Learn more here.
7 June 2013
Read more >Paul Cattini, a crown prosecutor based in Wollongong, died yesterday afternoon. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as they are known.
7 June 2013
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On 4 June 2013 the chief justice of the Federal Court revoked Practice Notes CM 7, 18 and 21 and replaced them with revised versions: Practice Note CM 7 â Expert witnesses in proceedings in the...
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The chief justice of the Federal Court has issued Practice Note CM 22 â Video link hearing arrangements, _which _can be viewed here.
6 June 2013
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The next meeting of the Bar Book Club will be held on Tuesday, 16 July at 6.00pm in the Bar Library. The book is All That Is by James Salter.
12 July 2013
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The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has released its discussion paper for the copyright inquiryâCopyright and the Digital Economy (ALRC DP 79, 2013) containing 42 proposals regarding...
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From July 2013 the ICLR law reports from England and Wales will no longer be available from Justis. Instead, they will be available from Timebase, the Australian agents for the Incorporated Council...
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The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has released its March Quarterly report for 2013. The report shows, among other things, that the total number of non-fatal shooting offences peaked at...
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The Law Council of Australia today welcomed Melbourne based barrister Mr Michael Colbran QC as the organisationâs new president. Mr Colbran assumed the position following the resignation of Mr...
Read more >All practising certificate renewal documentation and payment must be received by the Bar Association by this Friday, 7 June 2013 otherwise a late fee applies. Learn more here. 5 June 2013
Read more >Peter Whitford SC will be sworn in as a District Court judge on Monday, 24 June 2013 at 9.30 am in Court 21A of John Maddison Tower. Michael McHugh SC will speak on behalf of the New South Wales Bar....
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Legal Aid News for June 2013 is out now, featuring articles on funding for legal representation of Aboriginal people in NSW; Commonwealth funding for Legal Aid NSW; an appointment to the board of...
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The Women Lawyers' Association of NSW invites members to a workshop on developing their vocal presence for strong, effective communication. The event will take place on 27 June 2013 at 5.30pm at the...
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The Bar Association's Common Law Committee has released Practice Update 29, with case notes on among other things: choice of law; contributory negligence; medical negligence; sections 5D, 5L, 5G, 5H...
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The Bar Associationâs efforts to promote National Reconciliation Week were celebrated last Friday evening at the awards for the "Shoot for the Bar" competition, which encouraged participants to...
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Greg Curtin SC will take part in his third Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 20 June 2013. He can be seen here during last year's Sleepout. After a cold, wet weekend, it's worth remembering the...
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