Inbrief
Common Law Practice Update 100
The Bar Association's Common Law Committee has published Practice Update 100, with case notes on sections 33 and 62 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW); sections 5B and 5E of the Civil...
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Common Law Practice Update 100
The Bar Association's Common Law Committee has published Practice Update 100, with case notes on sections 33 and 62 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW); sections 5B and 5E of the Civil...
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Forensics Breakfast Series
Seminar series: 7.45am - 8.45am every Wednesday until 22 March 2017
Have you ever struggled with how CCTV or other images can be used in court, how to determine if a fire...
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Tutor and Readers Seminar
The tutor and reader relationship is an important and formative institution for successful practice at an independent bar. All members are invited to attend a seminar on Thursday, 23 March 2017 at...
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Never lose billable time again – some of our mobile app customers are...
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Swearing-in ceremony for Guy Parker SC
Appointments
Guy Parker SC will be sworn-in as a judge of the Supreme Court at a ceremonial sitting on Thursday, 6 April 2017 at 9.00am in the Banco Court. President Noel Hutley SC will speak on...
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Tomorrow: swearing in ceremony for Julia Lonergan SC
Appointments
The Supreme Court of NSW will hold a ceremonial sitting for the swearing-in of Julia Lonergan SC on Tuesday, 21 March at 9.00am on Level 13 of the Banco Court. Attorney General Mark...
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Announcing ICCA 2018: Sydney to Host World's Premier Arbitration Conference
On 15-18 April 2018, the 24th International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Congress will be hosted in Sydney. This is the first time that this leading global arbitration conference will be...
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Don’t miss your chance to RSVP – 2017 Bench and Bar Dinner
Collegiality
The president and the Bar Council have the pleasure of inviting all members of the New South Wales Bar Association to the 2017 Bench & Bar Dinner. The dinner will take place on Friday,...
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NSW CTP Claims Q&A for joint medical assessments
The new Motor accident guidelines: claims handling and medical (treatment, rehabilitation and care) have been in use from 1 January 2017.
The New South Wales Bar Association is monitoring the...
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Quality of Working Life Research for the New South Wales Bar
The New South Wales Bar has sent out a study, being conducted by a UK research team to evaluate the "individual" and "environmental" issues impacting life at the bar in NSW. The study is intended to...
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Western Sydney University One day intensive CPD Legal Seminars
Sunday, 26 March 2017 – 9.00am – 3.30pm
The School of Law at Western Sydney University welcomes legal practitioners seeking to introduce or refresh their knowledge and skills on a variety of...
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Admiralty & Maritime Users' Group meeting
Practice support
The Federal Court with the Federal Circuit Court will be holding a Users’ Group Meeting for the Admiralty and Maritime jurisdiction on Thursday, 6 April 2017 at 5.00pm. Learn more...
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Tonight – 15 Bobber – Magistrate Rodney Brender and Magistrate Julie Soars
Collegiality
Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for Magistrate Rodney Brender & Magistrate Julie Soars. The 15 Bobber will be held tonight, Friday 17 March, in...
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Presentation of life membership certificates
Collegiality
Life membership certificates will be presented to Michael Fordham SC, Philip Selth OAM and Penny Johnston during the 15 Bobber for Magistrate Rodney Brender & Magistrate Julie Soars on...
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2017 Parramatta Conference this weekend
The 2017 Paramatta CPD Conference is on this Saturday, 18 March 2017. The conference begins at 9.00am with arrival tea and coffee available from 8.30am. Please click the link for the full program -...
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Volunteers sought for pro bono schemes in 2017: a message from the president
Legal assistance
Members need no reminding that there has been a proliferation of pro bono schemes. The Bar Association has repeatedly stated that such schemes are not intended to relieve...
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Swearing-in ceremony for Kathy Crittenden
Appointments
Kathy Crittenden will be sworn-in as a magistrate of the Local Court of NSW on Monday, 27 March 2017 at 9.00am in Courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre. Tim Game SC will speak on behalf...
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Coming up in CPD tonight
Thursday, March 16 2017: 'Direct Access Briefs – Avoiding the Pitfalls'
Presented by Dominic Toomey SC and chaired by Iain Todd. For full details please download a flyer here.
This seminar will...
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The World’s Greatest Shave
Philanthropy
Jeffrey Rose, from Eight Wentworth Chambers, is taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave this Friday, 17 March. Jeff will be shaving his hair in support of the Leukaemia Foundation,...
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Toongabbie Legal Centre CPD seminar
The Toongabbie Legal Centre will host a one day CPD seminar on Tax and Equity: Current and Contentious Issues this Friday, 17 March 2017, between 8.15am and 5.00pm. It will be held in the conference...
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Tutor and Readers Seminar
The tutor and reader relationship is an important and formative institution for successful practice at an independent bar. All members are invited to attend a seminar on Thursday, 23 March 2017 at...
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Add value to your details on Find a Barrister
Practice support
Members are reminded of the value in periodically reviewing and updating their personal profile on Find-a-Barrister. Indicate if you are willing to accept briefs direct from...
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CPD Points and CPD Online
The CPD year ends 31st March. If you have not got all your points yet you still have time to get your 10 points. To assist members in completing their CPD requirements before the 31 March cut-off...
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Appointment to note: PCC3
Governance
Chrissa Loukas SC has been appointed chair of the Bar Association's Professional Conduct Committee #3 following the appointment of Julia Lonergan SC to the Supreme Court.
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