Inbrief

Bar FC’s dominance on show

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Today saw Bar FC claw back a 1-0 deficit at half time to win 3-1 against Sydney Business School. An early goal against the run of play saw a little sagging of shoulders before a half time pep talk...

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Law Council Business Law Section’s 3rd International Arbitration Conference, Sydney, 24 November 2015

Registrations are now open for the Law Council of Australia Business Law Section’s 3rd International Arbitration Conference, which will be held at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth on 24 November 2015....

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New Uniform Law applies from tomorrow. How SILQ helps you comply

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The introduction of the new Uniform Law tomorrow means you need to change your precedents dealing with cost disclosures and bills/invoices.

To make things easy for you, SILQ have...

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STEP address: Australian International Taxation of Attributed Trust Gains

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The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) invites you to an address by Mark Brabazon SC, on "Australian International Taxation of Attributed Trust Gains". The event will...

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No changes to family law fees

On 4 June 2015 InBrief reported on changes to court fees in the Federal Court, the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court, which were due to commence on 1 July 2015. However, Labor, the Greens...

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Legal conference in Nuremberg and Berlin

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In September 2015 Learned Friends is holding a conference in Nuremberg and Berlin. Speakers include Justice Peter Garling, Justice Peter Hamill, Judge Dina Yehia SC,...

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Upcoming CPD Courses: Accounting & Valuation

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This practical four week course has been organised in collaboration with KordaMentha Forensic. The course will run over four consecutive Thursdays (5pm to 7pm) in July/August and October 2015. It is...

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Registrations open for Paul Daley's 15 Bobber

Collegiality

The 15 Bobber to celebrate the appointment of Paul Daley OAM to the position of Retired Gentleman will be held on Friday, 14 August 2015. Speaking for Daley will be Andrew Bell SC....

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15 Bobber for the Hon Justice Fagan

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Collegiality

The 15 Bobber to celebrate the appointment of the Hon Justice D J Fagan to the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held on Friday, 7 August 2015 between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Speaking...

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Women Lawyers Achievement Awards: nominations close 30 June

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The Women Lawyers Association of NSW (WLANSW) will host its 7th Women Lawyers Achievement Awards at a Gala Presentation Dinner, Dockside Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour on 11 September 2015. The New...

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New Uniform Law and SILQ

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The introduction of the new Uniform Law on 1 July 2015 means you need to change your precedents dealing with cost disclosures and bills/invoices. To make things easy for you, SILQ...

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Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture

The TC Beirne School of Law and the Federal Court of Australia invite members to the Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture, to be delivered by Professor Jonathan Fulcher on Thursday, 20 August from 5.30pm...

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Bar Association Corporate Vehicle Purchasing Programme

The Bar Association and Trivett Automotive Group offer special benefits on a range of new prestige vehicles through a corporate programme tailored to meet the needs of members. Simply log on to the...

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The Sun-Herald City 2 Surf

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Philanthropy

Members are invited to participate in the NSW Bar Association team in the Sun-Herald City 2 Surf on Sunday, 9 August 2015. The race is 14km in distance starting from the intersection of...

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Support Robert Lovas on his epic fundraising ride before 30 June

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Philanthropy

Robert Lovas of Fourth Floor Selborne Chambers is fundraising for "Sids and Kids". In August, Lovas will be participating in The Great Australian Ride – an off-road motorcycle...

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Support Robert Lovas on his epic fundraising ride before 30 June

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Philanthropy

Robert Lovas of Fourth Floor Selborne Chambers is fundraising for "Sids and Kids". In August, Lovas will be participating in The Great Australian Ride – an off-road motorcycle...

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AAL Annual Essay Prize worth $10,000

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The Australian Academy of Law Annual Essay Prize is worth a cool $10,000. It's is open to anyone, wherever resident, who is studying or has studied legal subjects at a tertiary level, or who is...

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AAL Annual Essay Prize worth $10,000

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The Australian Academy of Law Annual Essay Prize is worth a cool $10,000. It's is open to anyone, wherever resident, who is studying or has studied legal subjects at a tertiary level, or who is...

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The CLA celebrates 50 years

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The Commercial Law Association of Australia is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015 and to mark the occasion, the CLA has organised a special one-day...

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Bar Association Committees for 2015-16

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President Jane Needham SC has announced the Bar Association committees for 2015-16. The new committees formally come into effect on 1 July 2015. View the full list of appointees here.

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NSW Budget 2015

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The government of Premier Mike Baird has delivered its first budget since it was re-elected in March. Among the highlights, at least as far as the legal profession is concerned, is an investment of...

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WBF meets tomorrow

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The next Women Barristers Forum meeting is on Wednesday, 24 June at 5.15pm in the Bar Association. An agenda for the meeting, together with a calendar of events in 2015, is available here.

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Coming up in CPD tonight

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A seminar will be held tonight at 5:15pm in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers, Conference Room, 16 George Street, Parramatta. Arthur Moses SC will conduct a seminar for members of the bar who wish to have...

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Meditation for Lawyers

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A five week Meditation Course for lawyers will be starting on Friday 17th July at 4.30pm in the Bar Association Common Room. The course has been organised by the New South Wales Bar Association...

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