Inbrief

Bar FC bow out of DSL Competition

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Wellbeing

A very competitive Sydney Business School defeated Bar FC 2-1 on Monday, bringing an end to Bar FC’S Domain Soccer League season.

A quick goal within minutes of starting from a set play...

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New Arbitrator for the Court of Arbitration of Sport Panel - Asian Games 2018

Appointments

Anthony Lo Surdo SC of 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers has been appointed as an Arbitrator to the Court of Arbitration for Sport Panel for the Asian Games, 2018. He is the only...

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Upcoming Forbes Society tutorials

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Legal history

Part 2 of the tutorial "History of Equity" will be delivered by the Hon J Campbell QC on Wednesday, 22 August 2018. A further tutorial, on "The History of the Law of Commercial...

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Save the date: Introduction to the Aboriginal Land Rights System in NSW

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Professional development

On Tuesday, 18 September, the NSW Judicial Commission Ngara Yura Committee, the NSW Bar Association’s First Nations Committee and the Law Society of NSW Indigenous Issues...

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Getting Your Insurance Right

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Continuing Professional Development

Wednesday, August 15 2018 - 'Getting Your Insurance Right: Understanding all areas of insurance to best protect yourself and your family, particularly income...

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Bar City2Surf runners raise funds for the Black Dog Institute

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Philanthropy

Congratulations to the runners from the New South Wales Bar who donned an orange and black singlet and took part in Sunday's City to Surf to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute....

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Common Law Drinks - registrations extended until midday tomorrow, 15 August

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Collegiality

The Common Law Committee & the President of the NSW Bar Association would like to invite all members to the 2018 Common Law Drinks to be held in the Cocktail Lounge of the Edinburgh...

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NSW barristers in Uganda to conduct advocacy training

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Wellbeing

Kate Eastman SC, Chris Maxwell QC, Pauline David and Michelle England are in Uganda with IJM Australia to train local prosecutors and to build capacity in the court system. You can follow...

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Coming up in CPD tonight

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Professional development

Tuesday, August 14 2018 - 'In conversation with Jane Needham SC'

Interviewer Stephen Free and Interviewee Jane Needham SC. Learn more here. This seminar has been organised...

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Laws relating to Beneficiaries of Trusts - new report

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The Law Reform and Sentencing Council have released a report on the laws relating to beneficiaries of trusts (Report 144) which was tabled in the NSW Parliament on 31 July 2018.

A copy may be viewed...

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Family Court

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The Australian Bar Association President, Mr Noel Hutley SC has told Lawyers Weekly changes to the family courts systems of the magnitude proposed by the federal government must be the subject of...

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Supreme Court ADR Address 2018

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Members are invited to the Australian Dispute Centre's Supreme Court of NSW ADR Address 2018, to be delivered by Chief Justice Tom Bathurst AC on 20 September 2018 at 5.15pm in the Banco Court. RSVP...

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NSW Barrister Mary Walker named 2018 “Mediator of the Year” and “International Mediator of the Year”

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Congratulations to Mary Walker, Chair of the Bar Association’s ADR Committee, on receiving the awards for “Mediator of the Year” and “International Mediator of the Year” at the Australian...

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Coming up in CPD this week

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Professional development

Wednesday, August 15 2018 - 'Getting Your Insurance Right: Understanding all areas of insurance to best protect yourself and your family, particularly income protection,...

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Katrina Dawson Award - applications close 10 August 2018

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Diversity

Katrina Dawson was a much-loved member of the New South Wales Bar, where she excelled. She was tragically killed during the Lindt Cafe siege. The Katrina Dawson Award seeks to encourage...

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The evidence for rethinking the Family Court’s future

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Law reform and public affairs

In an op-ed article (click here) for today's Australian, Bar Association President Arthur Moses SC called on the Federal Attorney-General to carefully re-consider the...

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Coming up in CPD in next week

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Professional development

Tuesday, August 14 2018 - 'In conversation with Jane Needham SC'

Interviewer Stephen Free and Interviewee Jane Needham SC. Learn more here. This seminar has been organised...

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Save the date: Sentencing Reforms CPD

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Continuing Professional Development

On Tuesday 21 August, the Criminal Law Committee will host a seminar titled "Sentencing Reforms"

The speakers will be Luke Grant, Assistant Commissioner, NSW...

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Managing Workplace Relations: last chance to book

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Promoted by the CLA

The Commercial Law Association of Australia Limited are hosting a seminar from 8.30am-12.30pm, Friday, 17 August at the State Library. The Chair of the Seminar will be Ingmar...

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A great new benefits program for members

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Message from President Arthur Moses SC

The Bar Association has partnered with Member Advantage, a leading provider of member benefits programs. Members and their families can now enjoy exclusive...

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Toongabbie Legal Centre 11th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner

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You are invited to support a most worthwhile cause, a community-based initiative helping those in need. The Toongabbie Legal Centre are hosting their 11th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner. Guest...

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History in the High Court: Recourse to Historical Materials in Constitutional Interpretation

Legal history

The Australian Association of Constitutional Law is holding a seminar on Monday, 20 August 2018, details are as follows:

  • Time: 5.30–7.00pm
  • Place: Federal Court of Australia,...
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Misuse of market power master class: last chance to book

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Promoted by the CLA

The Commercial Law Association of Australia Limited are holding a masterclass on Friday, 17 August from 12.45 to 2.30pm at the State Library. Lunch will be served. It will cover:...

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Are you sure? - A joint seminar hosted by the Australian Academy of Law & the Australian Academy of Science

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The Australian Academy of Law and the Australian Academy of Science come together to present discussions around:

  • Scientific certainty compared with legal certainty, and scientific decision-making...
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ADR Symposium

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The Australian Disputes Centre is holding an ADR Symposium titled Innovate, mediate & thrive! And the launch of the First Nations' mediation panel on Friday 10 August at Level 16, 1 Castlereagh...

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