Inbrief
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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Bar Association sponsors TLC tenth anniversary seminars
Toongabbie Legal Centre is marking its 10th anniversary by hosting 10 free Saturday legal seminars for the community. The Bar Association is one of the principal sponsors and barristers such as Kate...
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Last chance to nominate for the 2017 Human Rights Awards
Awards
There's still time to nominate for the 2017 Human Rights Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of individuals, organisations and businesses to the field...
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Amendment to the Federal Circuit Court Bankruptcy Rules
Practice and procedure
The Federal Circuit Court (Bankruptcy) Amendment (Insolvency and Other Measures) Rules 2017 will come into effect on 1 September 2017. View the Rules here.
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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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State Insurance Regulatory Authority releases Guidance Note 25
The Permanent Impairment Guidelines Interpretation Group (PI-GIG) was formed in November 2008 to provide expert and considered advice on any anomalies in the NSW Motor Accidents CTP scheme Permanent...
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Clients with impaired mental capacity
Promoted by Expert Experts
Therese Catanzariti of 13 Wentworth and Psychologist Alicia Tyler discuss the duty to identify and investigate a client’s possible impaired mental capacity and how to do...
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Courtbinder.com: PDF collation for litigators
Promoted by courtbinder.com
Are you or your instructing solicitors preparing an exhibit, an affidavit, a letter with attachments, or a bundle-of-authorities? If so, give www.courtbinder.com a go. It...
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Family Law Amendment (Insolvency Law Reform) Rules 2017
Practice and procedure
The Family Law Amendment (Insolvency Law Reform) Rules 2017 have been issued by the judges of the Family Court. The amendments are to commence on 1 September 2017. Learn more...
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Legal Aid NSW Annual Care and Protection Conference
Conferences
Members who represent parents and/or children in the care and protection jurisdiction are invited to the Legal Aid NSW Care & Protection Conference on Friday, 1 September 2017. Among the...
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IBA Conference Sydney 2017: transferable tickets discount offer ends 31 August.
Conferences
Members wishing to attend the International Bar Association (IBA) Conference in Sydney (8 - 13 October) have until 31 August to take advantage of the IBA's transferable ticket offer,...
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Tonight: WBF Drinks Night
Collegiality
All members are invited to the Women Barristers Forum drinks at the Verandah Bar tonight, from 5.30pm.
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Legal representation must be available to all, not a select few
Media release
The President of the New South Wales Bar Association Arthur Moses SC and the President of The Law Society of NSW Pauline Wright have expressed their concern at comments by Federal...
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Judicial retirement age increase can bring wider benefits for the justice system
Law reform and public affairs
The president of the New South Wales Bar Association, Arthur Moses SC, today expressed support for an increase in the statutory judicial retirement age in NSW from 72...
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