Inbrief
Women Lawyers' panel discussion on Law and Technology - Tonight
Register now for the Women Lawyers panel discussion on "Law and Technology" at Lander & Rogers tonight between 5.30-7.30. At this event, panellists will unravel some of the big issues facing telcos,...
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Tonight: overcoming financial barriers to access to justice
The Australian Academy of Law invites members to the second in its series of public debates on Access to Justice on Thursday, 26 July 2018 from 5.00pm to 6.30pm in the Banco Court. "Overcoming...
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A wild saga of kidnapping and crime - just another evening at the Bar Book Club
Wellbeing
The next meeting of the Book Club is scheduled for 31 July 2018 at 6.00pm in the Bar Library. The book is American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty...
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Peter James Phelan (1934-2018)
Vale
The Hon Peter Phelan, former judge of the District Court and barrister on 10th Floor Wentworth Chambers, died yesterday. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as they are...
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Coming up in CPD next week
Tuesday, July 31 2018 - 'Paperless trials in the Land and Environment Court'
Presented by Ian Hemmings SC of Martin Place Chambers. Learn more here.
For a full list of current CPD events please...
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New AAT Migration and Refugee Division fact sheets
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has published new fact sheets for individuals applying to the Migration and Refugee Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and preparing for a review. For...
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Reminder: applications for appointment as senior counsel close on Monday 30 July
Senior counsel 2018
President Arthur Moses SC has invited applications for appointment as senior counsel for 2018. Applications must be completed online. The deadline for applications is Monday, 30...
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Ethics and the ADR Practitioner at the ADR Masterclass 2018
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Announcing that Dr Simon Longstaff AO, Executive Director of the Ethics Centre, will join an experienced panel of ADR Barristers, chaired by Mary Walker, at the ADR...
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Positions vacant at the District Court
Appointments
The NSW Government is calling for applications for appointment to the District Court. For more information, or to apply, visit iworkfor.nsw.gov.au
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The ALPMA Summit 2018 - Invitation to participate
Registrations for the Australasian Legal Practice Management Association Summit 2018 are now open. The theme for this years summit is Shaping the future firm - it starts with you and is being held...
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Training on Reforms to Sentencing Laws
The NSW Government has passed legislation that will substantially reform sentencing laws. The laws are planned to commence on Monday, 24 September 2018. Legal Aid NSW is providing free training on...
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2018 Industrial Bar Drinks
Collegiality
The Industrial Employment Health and Safety Committee was established earlier this year. The Committee’s role is to assist the Bar Council on industrial employment health and safety...
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National Family Law Conference - Early Bird ends this Friday 27 July
Early bird rates for the 18th National Family Law Conference end this Friday 27 July. This rate won't be extended.
The National Family Law Conference will be held from 2-5 October 2018 at the...
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Making ADR Work in a #fakenews World
Don’t miss Gold Walkley award-winning journalist and lawyer Richard Ackland AM at the ADR Masterclass 2018, joining Garry McGrath SC to share their thoughts on making ADR work in a #fakenews world....
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Save the date: Litigation Funding Seminar
On Thursday 9 August, the Commercial Law Section will be hosting a lunchtime seminar on litigation funding.
The speaker will be Craig Arnott, Managing Director at Burford Capital. The event chair...
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Coming up in CPD tonight
Tuesday, July 24 2018 - 'Lodin v Lodin - The lessons learnt'
Presented by Philip Carr, and chaired by Lindsay Ellison SC. Learn more here.
For a full list of current CPD events please click here.
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President of the Mental Health Review Tribunal
Position vacant
The minister for mental health invites expressions of interest from qualified persons for appointment as the full-time president of the Mental Health Review Tribunal under the Mental...
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Coming Soon - Great new member benefits program
Member services and benefits
New South Wales Bar Association has recently partnered with Member Advantage, a leading provider of member benefit programs, to expand on the range of benefits you can...
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Appellate Advocacy workshop
Professional development
Registrations are now open for the Excellence in Appellate Advocacy workshop in Brisbane on 7-9 September 2018. This three-day, non residential workshop is limited to 24...
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Mindfulness Meditation CPD
Wellbeing
On Monday 6 August at 5.15pm will be Chaired by Kylie Nomchong SC
The practice of mindfulness meditation leads to greater steadiness and clarity of the mind, and
is a skill which everyone...
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The 2018 Common Law Drinks
Collegiality
The Common Law Committee & the president of the Bar Association would like to invite all NSW Bar Members to the 2018 Common Law Drinks to be held in the Cocktail Lounge of the Edinburgh...
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rise2018. Early Bird Period extended to 27 July 2018
Conferences
Have you registered? rise2018 National Conference early-bird registration prices have been extended to 27 July. Register now for expert opinions and inspiring addresses, led by the Chief...
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The NSW Law Reform Commission review of the issue of consent relating to offences involving allegations of sexual assault
The NSW Law Reform Commission has released some of the preliminary submissions it has received in relation to it’s current review of the issue of consent relating to allegations of sexual assault ....
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Don't miss UNCITRAL Rapporteur Prof Khory McCormick at the ADR Masterclass
ADR
UNCITRAL Rapporteur Professor Khory McCormick brings his insights to the ADR Masterclass 2018 in a keynote address on “Making ADR Attractive to Users – an International Perspective”....
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Recent case relating to whether ‘Chorley exception’ applies to barrister
A recent judgment was handed down by the New South Wales Court of Appeal on 13 July 2018 relating to whether the ‘Chorley exception’ applies to barristers.
There is an established rule that a...
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