Inbrief
Preparing an Appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal
On Wednesday, 26 October 2016 Chrissa Loukas SC will present a practical advocacy seminar on appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal. The seminar, to be co-chaired by the Hon Justice Fullerton and...
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New Barristers' Committee October breakfast
The New Barristers’ Committee invite you to attend the October breakfast catch-up at Silks Coffee Shop tomorrow morning, Tuesday 18 October 2016. Drop in for a short (or long) period of time from...
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Open Day for Female Law Students - volunteer barristers wanted
Volunteer barristers are needed for Female Student Open Day on Friday, 21 October 2016. Organised by the Diversity and Equality Committee the Open Day provides a wonderful opportunity for female law...
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ABA High Court silk bows and dinner 2017
All new silks from 2016 will be invited to take their bows before the High Court of Australia at 3.30pm on Tuesday, 31 January 2017 in Courtroom 1. The dinner to mark the occasion will be held that...
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2016 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast – all welcome
Philanthropy
Members and their friends are invited to the 2016 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast on Friday, 28 October at Verandah Restaurant. Come and enjoy a two-course breakfast and help raise money...
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Lawyers Mediation Certificate
The Victorian Bar will host a six-day Lawyers Mediation Certificate (LMC) course on 2-4 and 9-11 December 2016. For more information, contact Bianca Stajcic via ph:(02) 9225 7985 or email:...
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Papers to note: amendment to the UCPR
On 4 October 2016, the Uniform Rules Committee approved Amendment No 78 to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules.
The amendments are to rules 4.10, 4.12 and 10.8. Each of these rules relates to the...
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Tonight in CPD: Implementing the Equitable Briefing Policy at the Criminal Bar
What does it mean for you and your practice?
Hear presenters Chrissa Loukas SC, Kara Shead SC and chairperson Tim Game SC on implementing the Gender Equitable Briefing Policy at the Criminal Bar....
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Toongabbie Legal Centre Saturday seminar
The Toongabbie Legal Centre will hold a one-day continuing legal education seminar on "Employment Law" on Saturday, 29 October 2016 in the conference room at Ashurst, 5 Martin Place, Sydney. Learn...
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Tonight: Junior Drinks
Junior Drinks is a social function organised by the New Barristers' Committee to provide new and junior barristers with a casual opportunity to catch up and socialise. Before you head home tonight,...
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Most violent offenders are not recidivists
The New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has published the results of a longitudinal study of 26,472 violent offenders, which found that a majority desist after just one offence....
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Tonight in CPD: Implementing the Equitable Briefing Policy at the Commercial Bar
What does it mean for you and your practice?
Hear panel members Elizabeth Cheeseman SC, Andrew Bell SC and John Sheahan QC in conversation with chairperson Steven Finch SC on implementing the Gender...
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Federal Court - issue of new national practice notes on 25 October
The Federal Court of Australia is in the process of implementing its National Court Framework (NCF) reforms. Under the NCF, the court’s practice documents have been consolidated and refined from 60...
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Senior Counsel Scroll Ceremony
Newly appointed senior counsel will be presented with their appointment scrolls on Tuesday, 25 October 2016 at 5.15pm in the Common Room, with the scrolls being presented by Bathurst CJ at 5.45pm....
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Watch the Tristan Jepson Lecture live via webinar
The Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation Lecture, with General David Morrison at 6.00pm on Thursday, 13 October (AEST), will be accessible via webinar. An edited version of the lecture will be...
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Give generously to Gillian Mahony's Black Dog Ride
Philanthropy
Gillian Mahony of 8 Wentworth Chambers is on the third day of a 2,700 km fundraising motorbike ride. Starting at Brunswick Heads, they have travelled to Texas (Qld), Nambucca Head and...
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New Barristers' Committee October breakfast
The New Barristers’ Committee invite you to attend the October breakfast catch-up at Silks Coffee Shop on Tuesday morning, 18 October 2016. Drop in for a short (or long) period of time from 8:00am...
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Preparing an Appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal
On Wednesday, 26 October 2016 Chrissa Loukas SC will present a practical advocacy seminar on appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal. The seminar, to be co-chaired by the Hon Justice Fullerton and...
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Guerilla Tactics in the Enforcement of Awards in International Arbitrations
Sydney (Breakfast Seminar, 3 November) and Melbourne (Lunch Seminar, 7 November)
Members are invited to attend seminars jointly hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills and the Chartered Institute of...
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Progress to Partnership – Law Firm Comparison Study Launch 2016
Women Lawyers Association of NSW invites members to hear from a range of experts on the progression of women in the legal profession in NSW. The event will take place on 13 October 2016 between...
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For the diary: drinks to celebrate the appointment of women silks
On 3 November 2016 the Women Barristers Forum and the Women Lawyers Association will host an evening cocktail function to celebrate the appointment of three women silks in 2016 - Kate Williams SC,...
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China Law Breakfast
The Law Council's International Law Section will host a China Law breakfast on Wednesday, 26 October at King & Wood Mallesons. Judge Judith Gibson of the District Court of New South Wales will chair...
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Toongabbie Legal Centre Fundraising Dinner
The Toongabbie Legal Centre will hold its 9th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, 22 October 2016 at 6.00pm for 6.30pm in Bowman Hall, Campbell Street, Blacktown. The chief guest will be...
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Junior Drinks
Junior Drinks is a social function organised by the New Barristers' Committee to provide new and junior barristers with a casual opportunity to catch up and socialise. Before you head home, drop in...
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New life members of the Bar Association
At a meeting of Bar Council on 6 October 2016 Philip Selth OAM, Michael Fordham SC and Penny Johnston were made life members for "exceptional service to the Bar Association and to the profession of...
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