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Forensics Breakfast Series

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Promoted by Expert Experts
Seminar series: 7.45am - 8.45am every Wednesday from 15 February - 22 March 2017

Have you ever struggled with how CCTV or other images can be used in court, how to...

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Can lawyers be replaced by machines that read?

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According to the results of a recent survey in a US publication, Corporate Counsel, 40 per cent of in-house attorneys in major American corporations said they rely on technology assisted review...

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15 Bobber for Magistrate Brender and Magistrate Soars

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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 Friday 17 March in the New...

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2018 Parramatta Conference - Early Bird Registrations Close Friday

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Early bird registrations for the 2018 Parramatta CPD Conference at the discounted price will close this Friday, Friday 17 February. You can still register after this date at the normal price.

The...

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First Bar Book Club meeting for 2017

Wellbeing

The first meeting of the book club for 2017 will be held on Wednesday, 15 February at 6.00pm in the Bar Library. The chosen book will be The Dinner by Herman Koch. A review can be found...

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Death penalty symposium

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Law reform and public affairs

It will be 50 years this Friday since the hanging of Ronald Ryan at Pentridge Prison in Melbourne. The Law Council of Australia will hold a national symposium on...

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New president and CEO of the ABA

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The Australian Bar Association has welcomed in the 2017 law term with the announcement of the association’s new president, Will Alstergren QC and new CEO, Cindy Penrose. Learn more here.

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Forensics Breakfast Series

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Promoted by Expert Experts
Seminar series: 7.45am - 8.45am every Wednesday from 15 February - 22 March 2017

Have you ever struggled with how CCTV or other images can be used in court, how to...

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National Access to Justice & Pro Bono Conference - early bird registrations end Friday

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Early bird registration for the National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference 2017 closes this Friday, 3 February 2017. Registrants go into the draw to win either a $225 voucher for an all day...

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Nominations now open for Press Freedom Medal

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The Australian Press Council is calling for nominations for its Press Freedom Medal, to be awarded to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary commitment or service to the cause of press...

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Day in the Life of a Civil Litigator Program

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Call for lawyers to get involved

The NSW Young Lawyers Civil Litigation Committee’s "Day in the Life of a Civil Litigator" Program will commence on 1 June 2017 and conclude on 29 September 2017.

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PC releases annual report on the justice system

Law reform and public affairs

The Productivity Commmission has today released its annual Report on Government Services (Volume C: Justice). ROGS provides information on the equity, effectiveness and...

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Wanted: judges for Macquarie University Law Society competitions

Mooting

The Macquarie University Law Society is looking for judges to assist with their mooting and client interview competitions. If you are interested in judging any of their competitions, please...

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The definitive list of NSW silks

Legal history

Did you know that the first person appointed to the rank of queen's counsel (QC) was John Hubert Plunkett, on 6 June 1856? The last was Peter Michael Jacobson on 1 December 1992. The...

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Forensic Evidence Workshops for Criminal Law Advocates

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The Faculty of Law and School of Psychology, UNSW, the Public Defenders Chambers NSW and the Office of the Director or Public Prosecutions NSW invites Criminal Law Advocates to attend ‘Scientific...

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Chief Justice Kiefel AC sworn-in today

Appointments

The Honourable Susan Kiefel AC was sworn-in as chief justice of the High Court of Australia at a ceremonial sitting in Canberra this morning. A copy of Attorney General George Brandis...

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Forensics Breakfast Series

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Promoted by Expert Experts
Seminar series: 7.45am - 8.45am every Wednesday from 15 February - 22 March 2017

Have you ever struggled with how CCTV or other images can be used in court, how to...

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Mark Speakman SC appointed attorney general

Law reform and public affairs

The Hon Mark Speakman SC MP has been appointed as the new attorney general for New South Wales. Mr Speakman's appointment was among a number of changes announced as...

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NSW prison population continues to grow

Law reform and public affairs

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has reported that the state's prison population has continued to grow, reaching 12,729 last December, not counting...

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STEP address: Issues with the use of ADR in will disputes

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The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) invites you to an address by Ian Davidson SC on "Issues with the use of ADR in will disputes". It will be held on Wednesday, 15...

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4th Floor Wentworth Chambers Room For Sale

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Member services and benefits

A Phillip Street frontage room has become available on the 4th Floor Wentworth Chambers. 4th Floor Wentworth Chambers is a busy, harmonious and well established floor of...

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Robert Dubler's road to recovery

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Philanthropy

Robert Dubler SC, a cherished member of the 12th Floor, became a quadriplegic in May 2016 as a result of a surfing accident. He is working hard at recovery but the road is long,...

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Bar Library overdue notice

Practice support

Members might have received an email from the Bar Library regarding an overdue copy of a Commonwealth statute: Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests (Treatment)...

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Australia Day Honours

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Personalia

The following members of the New South Wales Bar Association have received Australia Day Honours in the Order of Australia:

Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)

The Hon Justice...

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40th Anniversary Special Ceremonial Sitting of the Federal Court

Legal history

The Federal Court of Australia will hold a 40th Anniversary Special Ceremonial Sitting on Tuesday, 7 February 2017 at 4.30pm in the No. 1 Courtroom, Level 21, Law Courts Building,...

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