Inbrief

The 2016 Hal Wootten Lecture - Last chance to register!

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Bret Walker SC will deliver UNSW Law’s annual Hal Wootten Lecture at 6.30pm on Thursday, 4 August at UNSW’s Kensington Campus. Bret Walker SC will speak on the topic of Lawyers and Politics,...

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Association Annual Dinner

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The 2016 NSW Criminal Defence Lawyers Association Annual Dinner will be held on Friday, 19 August 2016 at Dockside, The Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf. Arrive at 6.00pm for drinks for a 6.30pm...

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Stay Smart Online

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Last month InBrief alerted members to an email, purportedly sent by the Federal Court or the Federal Circuit Court, subpoenaing them to attend court at a specified time. The email also requires the...

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ABA issues statement on royal commission

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The Australian Bar Association has welcomed yesterday’s appointment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda and the Hon Margaret White AO as joint...

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Legal Aid News for August

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Legal Aid News for August 2016 is out now. There are articles on the 2016 Civil Law Conference and improving safety for victims of family violence. There's the usual information for panel lawyers,...

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ABA commentary on royal commission into NT youth detention

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The President of the Australian Bar Association Patrick O'Sullivan QC has supported the terms of reference for the Royal Commission into NT child protection and youth detention. According to Mr...

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New Barristers' Committee August breakfast

The New Barristers’ Committee would like to invite you to attend the August breakfast catch-up at Silks Coffee Shop next Tuesday morning, 9 August. Drop in for a short (or long) period of time from...

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Coming up in CPD tomorrow

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Wednesday 3 August: "Does social media beef up the bottom line?" Presented by Louise Jackson. Chaired by Michelle Painter SC. For full details please download a flyer here

This seminar will be held...

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Changes to the Royal Commission into the NT Child Protection and Youth Detention Systems

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The Law Council of Australia has congratulated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda and the Hon Margaret White AO on their appointment to the vital roles of...

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Coming up in CPD in August

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

Monday 1 August: "Leaner and Greener: Top Tech Tips for a more Portable Practice" Presented by Dermot Ryan SC and Adam...

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Sports Law Conference and “State of Origin” Football

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On 10 September 2016, NSW Bar FC will be defending its rights to retain the Suncorp Perpetual Trophies in the 9th Annual Bar Football "State of Origin" competition against teams drawn from the...

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2016 ADR Masterclass: registrations close on Thursday

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Members are invited to attend the 2016 Mediation Masterclass to be held on Saturday, 13 August in the Hyde Park Room at the Sheraton on the Park. This year's BarADR event is designed as an...

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Bar Council Casual Vacancy

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Governance

Warwick Hunt has resigned from his position on the Bar Council. In accordance with cl. 12.5.1 of the Bar Association's Constitution, James Mack has filled the vacant position as of 28...

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Coming up in CPD tonight

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Monday 1 August: "Leaner and Greener: Top Tech Tips for a more Portable Practice" Presented by Dermot Ryan SC and Adam Hochroth, from the NSW Bar; joined by Beth Patterson, Allens’ Chief Legal &...

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