Inbrief

Determination of economic and non-economic losses

Pursuant to s 146 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 the minister for finance, services and property has made the Motor Accidents Compensation (Determination of Loss) Amendment Order 2015...

2015 Paul Byrne SC Memorial Lecture

The 2015 Paul Byrne SC Memorial Lecture will be delivered by the Hon Justice Virginia Bell AC on Thursday, 22 October at the University of Sydney. The title of this year's lecture will be "Keeping...

Time for Justice Premier's Breakfast 2015 - still some places left

On Thursday, 8 October 2015 International Justice Mission Australia will host a breakfast event with NSW Premier Mike Baird. Explore ways to help strengthen justice systems in our region so that the...

ABA says PNG Government must lift travel ban on Australian lawyers

The Australian Bar Association is concerned by reports that two Australian lawyers, both of whom have a right of practise in Papua New Guinea, are being denied entry to the country. The Papua New...

Coming up in CPD tomorrow

A seminar will be held in the Common Room tomorrow at 5.15pm:"Data Retention and how it impacts on Australian Lawyers and their clients", it will be presented by Michael Green, 13th Floor, St...

New Barristers' Committee October breakfast

The New Barristers’ Committee would like to invite you to attend the October breakfast catch-up at Silks Coffee Shop on Tuesday 13 October. Drop in for a short (or long) period of time from 8:00am...

2015 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast – Friday, 30 October – all welcome!

Members and their friends are invited to the 2015 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast on Friday, 30 October, 7.45am at Hyde Park Barracks Café. Come and enjoy a two-course breakfast and help raise money...

For the diary: the 5th Annual Ron McCallum Debate

The Australian Institute of Employment Rights invites members to the 5th Annual Ron McCallum Debate, which will take place on Tuesday, 6 October (4.00pm to 6.00pm) at the Blaxland Ballroom, Swissotel...

For the diary: ALA seminar on workers compensation and CTP costs disclosure

New changes to NSW workers compensation and CTP claims! Make Sure you are prepared.

Australian Lawyers Alliance will host two seminars on the changes to workers compensation claims brought about by...

Appointment to the AAI

The Hon Justice Ann Ainslie-Wallace has been appointed as the new chair of the Australian Advocacy Institute's Board of Directors. Learn more here.

Clerks' Conference and Dinner

The 2015 Clerks' Conference and Dinner will take place on Friday, 23 October. It will be held in the Manhattan Room at Doltone House. The Guest of Honour at the dinner will be The Commonwealth...

Coming to the NSW Bar - registrations are still open!

Barristers are invited to attend a panel discussion for women solicitors on Coming to the Bar, to be held in the Bar Common Room on 6 October 2015 at 5.00pm-7.00pm. Members of the panel include the...

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride a great success

Yesterday, Michael McHugh rode his Moto Guzzi in the 2015 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (wearing tweed, no less) to help find a cure for prostate cancer. Michael exceeded his fundraising target,...

Coming up in CPD in October

A number of seminars will be held in the Common Room at 5.15pm in October:

Thursday 1 October:"Data retention and how it impacts on Australian Lawyers and their clients". Learn more here

Monday...

Coming up in CPD this week

A seminar will be held in the Common Room on Thursday, 1 October at 5.15pm:"Data Retention and how it impacts on Australian Lawyers and their clients" will be presented by Michael Green, 13th Floor,...

Workers compensation indexation

The Workers Compensation (Weekly Payments Indexation) Amendment Order (No 2) 2015 (NSW) and the Workers Compensation Amendment (Latest Index Number) Regulation (No 2) 2015 are now published on the...

EPLA annual conference

Promoted by EPLA NSW

The 2015 Annual Environment and Planning Law Association Conference will be held on 15 and 16 October 2015 at the beautifully restored Eternity Theatre, located on the corner of...

For the diary: ALRC symposium on "Proportionality and the Constitution"

As part of its Freedoms Inquiry, the Australian Law Reform Commission will hold a symposium on Thursday, 8 October 2015 between 5.30pm and 7.00pm in Courtroom 1 of the Federal Court, Queens Square,...

Senior counsel appointments for 2015

President Jane Needham SC has announced that the following applicants have been appointed senior counsel for 2015. The successful applicants, in order of seniority, can be viewed here.

Profiles of...

Clerks' Conference and Dinner

Collegiality

The 2015 Clerks' Conference and Dinner will take place on Friday, 23 October. It will be held in the Manhattan Room at Doltone House. The Guest of Honour at the dinner will be The...

Clerks' Conference and Dinner

The 2015 Clerks' Conference and Dinner will take place on Friday, 23 October. It will be held in the Manhattan Room at Doltone House. The Guest of Honour at the dinner will be The Commonwealth...

ADR Conference - Mediation Advocacy - 17-18 October 2015

The Bar Association of Queensland’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference 2015 will be held on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at the Sheraton Noosa Resort. The conference program theme...

Announcement of the 2015 senior counsel appointments

The appointment of senior counsel for 2015 will be announced at 1.30pm today. Learn more here

2015 Tristan Jepson Memorial Lecture

The Annual Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation Lecture will take place on 27 October 2015 at 6.00pm in the Federal Court of Australia, Level 21, Queens Square. The lecture will be delivered by Alex...

Nomination forms for Election of the 2016 Bar Council

Nomination forms for election of the 2016 Bar Council were posted on Friday, 18 September to all members of the Bar Association eligible to nominate or be nominated. Any member who has not received...