Inbrief
Affordable online legal research for members of the Bar Association
Members now have access to affordable online legal research, following an agreement between the New South Wales Bar Association and Thomson Reuters. The NSW Barrister Essentials Package provides...
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Law Council survey: a message from Senior Vice President Jane Needham SC
On 6 May 2013 an article appeared in In Brief with respect to the Law Council of Australiaâs National Attrition and Re-engagement Survey.
The survey has been prepared in order to obtain...
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Legal aid needs support for abuse victims
The president of the New South Wales Bar Association, Phillip Boulten SC, today expressed concerns regarding the recent announcement by Legal Aid NSW confirming their policies do not cover...
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Book signing event in the Co-op book shop
The Co-op Book Shop in Phillip Street is holding a book signing between 12.00 - 2.00pm tomorrow, 21 May, for Andrew Tink's new publication, Air Disaster Canberra: The plane crash that destroyed a...
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Funeral for Michael John Jenkins (1959-2013)
Michael Jenkins SC died on 20 May. Michael's funeral will be held** tomorrow, 23 May 2013 **at St John's Anglican Church, corner of Birchgrove Road and Spring Street, Balmain at 2.00pm. In lieu of...
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Common Law Practice Update 25
The Bar Association's Common Law Committee has released Practice Update 25, with case notes on ss 60, 62 and 63 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999; s 5B of the Civil Liability Act 2002;...
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WBF lunchtime CPD seminar
The NSW Bar Association will be hosting a small-group CPD seminar on Friday, 14 June from 1.05pm - 1.55pm **as part of its program of small-group lunchtime CPD seminars. "Returning to practice after...
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Practising certificate renewals 2013-14: Update No.3
There are only just over two weeks to renew your practising certificate by the due date - Friday, 7 June 2013. Do not wait until you have confirmation of insurance to return your completed renewal...
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Shoot for the Bar Photography Competition - People
We received some great entries in the in the âShoot for the Barâ Photography Competition and now is the time to vote for your favourite. The photos and voting are available here. There is...
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Bar FC downs Transgrid
NSW Bar FC returned to the winner's circle yesterday afternoon following a comfortable 3-1 victory against Transgrid. Despite conceding an early goal, the Bar dominated the first half and equalised...
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Tonight: The Use of the Blue Pen - Partial Invalidity
Tonight, Thursday, 23 May, at 5.15pm in Banco Court, Stephen Lloyd SC and Houda Younan will present a seminar on severance and partial invalidity. The seminar has been organised by the NSW Bar...
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Appointment to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC today announced the appointment of Nicholas Manousaridis, of Nigel Bowen Chambers, and Suzanne Jones as judges of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Ms Jones...
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15 Bobber for The Hon Justice M Aldridge
The 15 Bobber to celebrate the appointment of the Hon Justice M Aldridge to the Family Court of Australia will be held on Friday, 14 June 2013. Speaking for His Honour will be Paresh Khandhar. The 15...
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Modular Skills Building Series
Open Door Productions have announced their latest Modular Skills-Building Series, which focusses on how participants can maximise their presentation and examination effectiveness in their...
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Boulten SC on The World Today
The president of the Bar Association, Phillip Boulten SC, has been interviewed by Alexandra Kirk on The World Today regarding a report by the independent national security legislation monitor, Bret...
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Commercial Law Association Lunchtime Seminar Series (ADVERTISEMENT)
The Commercial Law Association has organised a series of lunchtime seminars, to be held between 31 May and 21 June.
**The Attitude of the ACCC to Cartels: cartels as a guide to the provisions and...
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Don't forget to order your 2013 Bench and Bar Dinner photos
Photos from the 2013 Bench and Bar Dinner are now available for purchase from the web site of Murray Harris Photography. Click on 'Client viewing' | Bench and Bar Dinner 2013. Enter the password,...
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LCA disappointed with legal assistance funding
The Law Council of Australia has expressed disappointment at the Commonwealth Governmentâs failure to do more in this yearâs federal budget to address significant funding shortfalls in the...
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Memorial service for Christopher Branson QC
Family and friends of Christopher Branson QC are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate his life. The service will begin at 1.00 pm on Sunday, 19 May 2013 at Freshwater Surf Life Saving...
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Item of lost property from the Bench and Bar Dinner
The Bar Association is minding an item of lost property from Friday's Bench and Bar Dinner - not a glass slipper, but a "shrug" (so In Brief is informed). It is light brown in colour, with gold trim...
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2013 Justice Awards - public nominations close tomorrow
Nominations for the 2013 Justice Awards close on 21 June 2013. The Bar Association sponsors the Law and Justice Volunteer award, which is presented to an individual or group who, in a voluntary...
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Lawyers Mediation Certificate
The Victorian Bar invites members to enrol in the Lawyers Mediation Certificate course, to be held in Melbourne in May 2013. The course will be presented by Dr Peter Condliffe, Dr Elizabeth Brophy...
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Andrew Stone on 2SM to discuss no fault motor accident insurance
Yesterday, Andrew Stone was a guest on Leon Delaney's Morning Show on 2SM, raising the Bar Association's concerns about the NSW Government's proposal for a no-fault motor accident insurance scheme. A...
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Volunteers needed for the Benjamin Andrew Footpath Library
The Benjamin Andrew Footpath Library needs volunteers from the NSW Bar to spend a couple of hours packing books for various hostels in New South Wales at the libraryâs storage unit at Kennard's...
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Common Law Practice Update 24
The Bar Association's Common Law Committee has released Practice Update 24, with case notes on ss 63 and 94 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999; s 5D of the _Civil Liability Act 2002;...
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