Inbrief
BarADR Mediation Accreditation is now open
BarADR
The Bar Association, through the ADR Committee, offers accreditation to members under the National Mediation Accreditation System. Applications are now open and can be made online here. For...
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Presenting on the Equitable Briefing Policy
Diversity
The Diversity & Equality Committee and the Women Barristers Forum invites members interested in presenting a Equitable Briefing Policy Seminar to members of their floor to attend a ‘How...
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Concurrent Expert Evidence in the United States
International practice
Adam Butt of 8th Floor Wentworth Chambers was on 18 August 2017 admitted to the New York Bar. While in the US, Adam presented a paper on the merits of concurrent expert...
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Ethics and ADR
ADR
Members are invited to hear Mary Walker discuss "Ethics & ADR" at an evening seminar hosted by the Australian Disputes Centre on Thursday, 7 September 2017 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Among the...
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15 Bobber- Mr David Bennett AC QC - Celebrating 50 Years at the Bar
Collegiality
Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for Mr David Bennett AC QC, celebrating his 50 years at the Bar. The 15 Bobber will be held Friday, 20 October in...
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Janet Coombs lunch - 15 September
Collegiality
The Women Barristers Forum and the Women Lawyers Association NSW will host the Janet Coombs lunch for new female barristers on 15 September 2017 between 1pm and 2pm at the Law Society...
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Pro-bono work is a high calling
Law reform and public affairs
Minister Dutton is wrong - lawyers act pro bono because legal representation is not only for the powerful or popular
It was disappointing that the Minister for...
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Swearing-in of two new magistrates
Appointments
On Monday 11 September 2017 at 9.00am in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre there will be a ceremonial sitting of the Local Court to mark the swearing-in of Ms Theresa Hamilton and Mr...
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An introduction to maritime arbitration in Singapore
International practice
On Thursday, 14 September at 5.30pm New Chambers will host a sundown chat with the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA). Learn about: the SCMA Model of "light...
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2017 Succession Conference
Conferences
On 16-17 September 2017 the Blue Mountains Law Society will host a two-day conference on succession. The conference will be opened by Sir Anthony Mason at the Hydro Majestic, Medlow...
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15 Bobber- Mr David Bennett AC QC - Celebrating 50 Years at the Bar
Collegiality
Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for Mr David Bennett AC QC, celebrating his 50 years at the Bar. The 15 Bobber will be held Friday, 20 October in...
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2017 Justice 4 Refugees Cocktail Evening
Philanthropy
On behalf of the Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS), the New South Wales Bar Association invites all members of the NSW Bar to be our guest at the Justice 4 Refugees (J4R)...
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The Francis Forbes Society - Upcoming lectures and tutorials
Legal history
The upcoming lectures and tutorials are as follows:
· 28 September 2017: Justice Margaret Beazley AO, President of the Court of Appeal, will deliver the Annual Forbes Lecture...
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Mandatory sentencing is failing our whole community
Policy
The president of the Law Council of Australia, Fiona McLeod SC, has published in The Australian a searching critique of mandatory sentencing. View the article here (Note: behind a paywall).
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Help wanted: illustrators
Bar News
The editor of Bar News, Ingmar Taylor SC, recently put out a call to members of the bar with a knack for photography or illustrating. The photographers were quick to volunteer, but...
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The High Court of Australia Public Lecture
At the lectern
The High Court of Australia Public Lecture will be held on 11 October 2017 at 6.00pm. The topic will be "Judges, justice and public power: The Constitution and the Rule of Law in...
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