Inbrief

Arbitration workshops

The ADR Committee is holding three arbitration workshops from 5.00pm to 7.00pm on successive Wednesdays: 5, 12 and 19 August 2015. The first two workshops will serve as an introduction to and an...

Mark Higgins in Australian skydiving record

InBrief reported last month that Mark Higgins, barrister at 11 Garfield Barwick Chambers, was due to take part in an Australian skydiving record attempt in California. As this video from the Sydney...

Papers to note: Chapter III

The Law Council's Federal Litigation and Dispute Resolution Section publishes a newsletter called Chapter III. The Autumn 2015 edition is available now and previous editions can be found here.

Legal conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia September 1-8

Promoted by Adriatic Conferences

Adriatic Conferences is pleased to announce Dubrovnik, Croatia as the destination for its conference in September. The conference will take place between 1-8...

NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards 2015

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...

Forbes Society legal history tutorial is on tonight

Today's Forbes Society legal history tutorial will be presented by John Bryson QC. "On the History of Property Law" will commence at 5.10pm in Banco Court on Level 13 of the Law Courts Building. The...

Twentieth anniversary of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

A symposium will be held in the Banco Court on Saturday, 13 June 2015 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW). Speakers will include, among others, Chief Justice Tom Bathurst...

Twentieth anniversary of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

A symposium will be held in the Banco Court on Saturday, 13 June 2015 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW). Speakers will include, among others, Chief Justice Tom Bathurst...

Bar FC victorious against Corrs Chambers Westgarth

In a match where the scoreline did not reflect their dominance, Bar FC defeated Corrs 2–1. Played under grey skies at the Domain, Bar FC dominated from the opening whistle, with di Michael and...

Save on your annual subscription to the NSWLR

Promoted by the Council of Law Reporting for NSW

Save on annual subscriptions to the New South Wales Law Reports. If you have been at the bar less than two years, pay only $340 +GST for a parts,...

LCA calls for action in the spirit of National Reconciliation Week

The Law Council of Australia has called on state and Commonwealth governments to use National Reconciliation Week as the impetus to deal with Indigenous imprisonment rates and to push for meaningful...

Robert McClelland appointed as a judge of the Family Court

The Hon Robert McClelland has been appointed as a judge of the Family Court of Australia. A swearing-in ceremony will be held at 9.30am on Tuesday, 16 June 2015 in the Sydney Registry, level 7, 97-99...

WBF Annual General Meeting

The WBF Annual General meeting is to be held this coming Thursday, 4 June at 5.00pm in Conference Room 3 at the NSW Bar Association. A notice from the convenor of the WBF, Michelle Painter SC, can be...

Coming up in CPD in June

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

Thursday 11th June:"Right to Silence". Presented by Trish McDonald SC and chaired by Jane Paingakulam.

Wednesday 17th...

ABA conference registrations closing 12th June

Registration for the 2015 ABA conference in Washington DC and Boston closes on the 12th June. To register please visit the conference website by clicking here You can also view the complete program...

Growing interest in BarBooks, more time for coffee and BarBooks on the go!

Promoted by BarBooks

Interest in BarBooks is growing. A big thank you for colleagues who have supported us. BarBooks is designed for barristers by barristers. We value your feedback and regularly...

New! Legal Profession Uniform Rules

The Legal Services Council has issued the Legal Profession Uniform Rules, which will apply to the common legal services market in NSW and Victoria from 1 July 2015. The Legal Profession Uniform Law...

Practising Certificate Renewals 2015-16 Update No.4

There is just over one week left to renew your practising certificate by the due date - 7 June 2015. Do not wait until you have confirmation of insurance to return your completed renewal form and...

NSW Criminal Court Statistics 2014

A heavy caseload in the District Court, a higher incidence of not guilty pleas, and the growth of long and complex drug trials have led to an increase in the time taken to finalise criminal trials in...

Wanted: judges for ALSA competitions

The Australian Law Students Association (ALSA) Conference will be held in Sydney in July. The organisers are seeking volunteers to act as judges for their competitions, which include mooting, witness...

Web watch: Death Penalty Worldwide

Did you know that in Japan, offenders on death row are only informed of the date of their execution on the morning the sentence is due to be carried out? Did you know there are 29 countries that...

Legal Profession Uniform Law is another step closer to implementation

Attorney General Gabrielle Upton has introduced legislation to prepare for a common legal services market encompassing New South Wales and Victoria. The Legal Profession Uniform Law Application...

Real Property List in the Supreme Court of NSW

Chief Justice Bathurst has announced the establishment of the Real Property List in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court, to operate from 1 June 2015. The chief justice has designated Justice...

Senior Counsel Information Seminar

A Senior Counsel Information Seminar being held on Monday, 15 June starting in the Bar Common Room at 5.15pm for all members who wish to apply for silk this year.

At the lectern: Liberty, threats and Australia's new security legislation

The Whitlam Institute and UWS School of Law will host a panel discussion: "Terrifying! Liberty, Threats and Australia's New Security Legislation". The seminar will take place on 4 June 2015 at 6.30pm...