Inbrief

NSW Bar FC taking on Victoria and Queensland

On 10 October 2015, the NSW Bar FC competes in the 8th Annual Suncorp Football "State of Origin" Tournament against the Victorian Bar and the Queensland Bar at Green Gully Reserve, St Albans,...

ABA announce High Court silk bows and dinner 2016

All new silks for 2015 will be invited to take their bows before the High Court of Australia at 3.30pm on Monday, 1 February 2016 in Courtroom 1. The dinner to mark the occasion will be held that...

Coming up in CPD tonight

A seminar will be held in the Common Room tonight 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 James’...

Nominations for 2016 Bar Council

Members are reminded that nominations for the 2016 Bar Council must be received by the returning officer by 4.00pm on Monday, 12 October 2015. Nomination forms have been posted to all members. 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...

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...