Inbrief

Crown rates for junior and senior counsel

As a result of negotiations between the Bar Association and Attorney General Gabrielle Upton, the Attorney General's Rates for junior and senior counsel will be increased by 11.5% based on the CPI...

15 Bobber – His Hon Judge Robert Montgomery

Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for his Hon Judge Robert Montgomery. The 15 Bobber will be held on Friday, 12 August 2016 in the New South Wales Bar Association...

Life without parole in Louisiana

In September 2015 InBrief reported that Bernadette O’Reilly, barrister at Sir Owen Dixon Chambers and Angela Jones, solicitor at Legal Aid NSW, had volunteered for the Innocence Project in New...

Dust Diseases Tribunal Contributions Assessors - Expression of Interest

Expressions of interest are sought from legal practitioners interested in appointment to the Panel of Contributions Assessors for the purposes of Part 4, Division 5 of the Dust Diseases Tribunal...

"Lean In" Mentoring Program

The Women Lawyers Association of NSW invite members to their "Lean In" Mentoring Program on Thursday, 28 July 2016 at 6.00-8.00pm in the offices of TressCox Lawyers, L16 MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place....

Vale the Hon Philip Ernest Powell AM QC (1930-2016)

The funeral for the Hon Philip Powell AM QC, former barrister and Supreme Court judge, will be held on Monday, 25 July 2016 at 2.30pm in St James Church, King Street.

2016 Judicial Q&A – event for under 7s

Barristers under 7 years call are invited to the Judicial Q&A event – a great opportunity for under 7s to meet, greet and ask questions of the panel and socialise together. This year’s event will...

Farewell for his Honour Judge Stephen Scarlett

A ceremonial sitting of the Federal Circuit Court will be held in Courtroom 7C, Level 7 Lionel Bowen Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street, Sydney at 4.30pm on Thursday, 28 July to farewell his Honour...

Farewell to Magistrate Hugh Dillon

There will be a ceremonial sitting of the Local Court to farewell Magistrate Hugh Dillon on Thursday, 28 July 2016 at 9.00am in Courtroom 2 at the NSW Coroner's Court, 44 Parramatta Road, Glebe....

New operating times for Supreme Court Duty Registrar Service

The Supreme Court of NSW Duty Registrar Service will change its hours of operation, effective from Monday, 25 July 2016. The hours will be 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.30pm to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday....

Applications for appointment as senior counsel

President Noel Hutley SC invites applications for appointment as senior counsel for 2016. The deadline for applications is Friday 29 July at 5.00pm. The principles governing selection and appointment...

Federal Court - Melbourne Law School seminar on input tax deductibility and neutrality

The Federal Court of Australia and Melbourne Law School invite members to a live video streaming of the 2016 VAT / GST seminar on "Input Tax Deductibility and Neutrality" on Wednesday, 3 August 2016...

Coming up in CPD tomorrow

Thursday 21 July:"Discrimination, harassment and bullying: Protections available when starting out at the Bar". Presented by Anthony McGrath SC and Penny Thew. Chaired by Corrie Goodhand. For full...

Australian Construction Law Discussion Group annual dinner

The Australian Construction Law Discussion Group will hold its annual dinner on Tuesday, 26 July 2016 at 6.45pm for 7.15pm in the Bond Cafe, 111 Phillip Street. Guest speaker will be the Hon Justice...

Positions vacant - two positions under the Public Defenders Act 1995

Public Defender: $274,920 p.a. plus Conveyance Allowance $16,645 p.a.

Deputy Senior Public Defender: $300,920 p.a. plus Conveyance Allowance $16,645 p.a.

The Attorney General is seeking...

Legal Representation Office Request for Tender

The Legal Representation Office (LRO) is seeking to form a panel of legal representatives to provide independent legal assistance to people in their dealings with the NSW Police Integrity Commission,...

Learned Friends London Legal Conference

Promoted by Learned Friends

Learned Friends will hold its London Legal Conference in September 2016. Topics will include "EU challenges for UK lawyers", "Ethical challenges for the 21st century...

Peak legal bodies support the Malaysian Bar Council

The Australian Bar Association and the Law Council of Australia have thrown their support behind the Malaysian Bar Council, whose independence is threatened by the Malaysian Government's proposed...

On this day in 1916

By Tony Cunneen

Today is the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Fromelles (often referred to as Fleurbaix at the time).53rd Battalion went into action 20 July at Fromelles under the command of...

2016 ADR Masterclass

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...

Understanding transgenerational trauma in Aboriginal communities

A seminar will be held in the Common Room at 5.15pm on Thursday 4 August 2016. "Understanding transgenerational trauma in Aboriginal communities" will be presented by Professor Mick Dodson AM, Dr...

2016 Common Law Drinks

Collegiality

Judges, barristers and Clerks are invited to attend the 2016 Common Law Drinks on Friday, 2 September. The drinks will be held in the Club Bar at Hotel CBD, 52 King Street, Sydney. The...

Applications for appointment as senior counsel

President Noel Hutley SC invites applications for appointment as senior counsel for 2016. The deadline for applications is Friday 29 July at 5.00pm. The principles governing selection and appointment...

Room for sale or licence - 9 Windeyer Chambers

An internal room has become available on 9th Floor Windeyer Chambers.

The room is just over13 square metres, with new LED downlights, floor to ceiling cupboards, open shelving and robing cupboard.

Coming up in CPD this week

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

Tuesday 19 July:"Voice and Performance Skills Workshop". Designed specifically for barristers by Voice Coach. For full...