Inbrief
NSW Lawyers Orchestra to hold final concert of 2016
Members are welcome to join the NSW Lawyers Orchestra for their concert of cinematic masterpieces on Sunday, 27 November 2016 at 2.30pm in John Painter Hall, 1-15 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills...
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Victorian silks appointed
Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC, today announced the appointment of 18 senior counsel in the State of Victoria. Learn more here.
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The NSW IRC is moving
The Industrial Relations Commission is moving from its current premises at Chief Secretary’s Building to Level 17, 66 Goulburn Street (the Masonic Centre). The new premises are purpose-designed to...
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NSW Bar Association CPD Conferences 2017
Registrations are now open for the New South Wales Bar Association Regional CPD Conferences.
The 2017 CPD Conferences have been confirmed for the following dates and locations:
- Saturday, 18...
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For the diary: Singapore seminars on international arbitration in the Asia Pacific Region
On 7 December 2016, 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers, in conjunction with the ICC International Court of Arbitration, Stephenson Harwood and Latham & Watkins, will be holding a conference at the...
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Reform and renewal in constitutional interpretation and legal education
ANU conference in honour of Prof Michael Coper: Reform and renewal in constitutional interpretation and legal education: Friday, 2 December 2016
Professor Michael Coper has had a distinguished...
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AACL lectures in December and the new year
The Australian Association of Constitutional Law will host lectures on Monday, 12 December 2016 and Thursday, 16 February 2017.
Comparative Courts Roundup: Special Discussion on Future Directions...
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The Spigelman Public Law Oration and Public Law Section Dinner
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 5:15 Banco Court, level 13, Law Courts Building
The third Spigelman Public Law Oration will be delivered at 5.15pm tomorrow by the Hon Justice Virginia Bell AC. The topic...
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Vale the Hon Bruce Meredith James QC (1939-2016)
The Hon Bruce James QC, former Crown prosecutor and Supreme Court judge, died on 16 November 2016. A funeral service will be held at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Delhi Rd, North Ryde on Friday,...
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For the diary: last sitting day for Bergin CJ in Equity
The final sitting day for the Hon Justice Patricia Bergin, CJ in Equity, is scheduled for 16 December. Her Honour will be in Commercial Directions and President Noel Hutley SC will speak briefly to...
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January 2017 Advanced Trial Advocacy Intensive: Hurry, bookings close today!
The Australian Bar Association's Advanced Trial Advocacy Intensive will be held in Sydney on 23-27 January 2017. The course is filling up and there are only a handful of places left. Applications...
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Bar Book Club Dinner and next meeting - RSVP by today
The Bar Book Club will be having an end of year dinner at La Rosa on Tuesday, 6 December 2016. If you haven’t yet responded to the invitation, please email Lisa Allen ** by Friday, 18 November...
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William Lee: The first Chinese-Australian barrister in NSW
On Saturday, 19 November 2016 Malcolm Oakes SC will give a presentation to the Chinese-Australian Historical Society on William Lee - the first Australian of Chinese descent admitted as a NSW...
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NSW Bar Association CPD Conferences 2017
Registrations are now open for the New South Wales Bar Association Regional CPD Conferences.
The 2017 CPD Conferences have been confirmed for the following dates and locations:
- Saturday, 18...
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RACS launches judicial review referral service for fast track applicants
Professor Gillian Triggs was guest speaker when the Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) last night officially launched its judicial review referral service for "fast track applicants". The...
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Bar Book Club Dinner and next meeting
The Bar Book Club will be having an end of year dinner at La Rosa on Tuesday, 6 December 2016. If you haven’t yet responded to the invitation, please email Lisa Allen by Friday, 18 November 2016....
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LCA calls for urgent action on Indigenous imprisonment
The Law Council of Australia has called for urgent action on Indigenous incarceration, following the release of Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage Key Indicators 2016 - the latest in a series of...
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Local Court Practice – protocols when running late
The chief magistrate of the Local Court wishes to remind legal practitioners of the need for professional courtesy, as well as due concern for the client's circumstances, in the event that they are...
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Learned Friends Hong Kong Conference
Promoted by Learned Friends
In April 2017 (8 – 14 April) Learned Friends is holding a conference in Hong Kong. This dynamic and vibrant city is a fusion of many cultures with remnants of a...
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Invitation to upcoming AMTAC seminar in Sydney
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Australian Maritime and Transport Arbitration Commission (AMTAC), Peter McQueen, AMTAC Chair, invites members to attend an AMTAC seminar on Monday, 21...
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NSW Bar Association CPD Conferences 2017
Registrations are now open for the New South Wales Bar Association Regional CPD Conferences.
The 2017 CPD Conferences have been confirmed for the following dates and locations:
- Saturday, 18...
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50th Golden Jubilee Tennis Tournament - Tennis Day 2016
The Bench and Bar Tennis competition will be held on grass at the Royal Sydney Golf Club, Kent Road, Rose Bay on Tuesday, 20 December 2016. The Hon Susan Crennan Cup will be awarded to the best and...
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Bench and Bar v Solicitors Chess Tournament
The 24th Annual Bench & Bar v Solicitors Chess Match will be held at 6.00pm on Thursday, 24 November 2016 at Allens’ offices at level 28, Deutsche Bank Building, 126 Phillip St. Anyone interested...
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January 2017 Advanced Trial Advocacy Intensive: bookings close 18 November
The Australian Bar Association's Advanced Trial Advocacy Intensive will be held in Sydney on 23-27 January 2017. The course is filling up and there are only a handful of places left. Applications...
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Funeral arrangements for John James Webster (1935-2016)
John Webster, former barrister and a founding member of EPLA, died on 9 November. His funeral will be held on Thursday, 17 November at 2.00pm at St James Anglican Church, Cnr Phillip and King Street....
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