Inbrief
Questions in Philosophy - A series of talks for lawyers
Wellbeing
The St Thomas More Society is pleased to announce an exciting series of thought-provoking talks for lawyers and academics titled “Questions in Philosophy”. Each topic in the series...
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ILS International Law and Practice Course 2018
International law
The Law Council's International Law Section will host a series of 10 morning lectures on the first Tuesday of each month at various locations in the Sydney CBD, beginning Tuesday,...
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Funeral arrangements for his Honour Judge R S Toner SC
Vale
A funeral service for his Honour Judge Robert Toner SC will be held on Saturday, 10 February 2018 at 12 noon in Balmain Town Hall, 370 Darling Street, Balmain.
Judge Robert Toner SC passed...
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His Honour Judge R S Toner SC
Vale
Judge Robert Toner SC passed away this morning. In response to the news, President Arthur Moses SC said: "Prior to his appointment to the District Court on 16 April 2007, Bob was one of the NSW...
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2018 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference - Program Release
We are pleased to announce the release of the program for 2018 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference which will be held at the Hilton Sydney on Saturday 3 March. Please view the program HERE.
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CPD Record Form
Standards
Members are reminded to accrue 10 points worth of continuing professional development (CPD) activities each year. In addition to completing sufficient CPD activities between 1 April 2017...
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CPD Mini Conference - "The Sword of Damocles"
On 16 March 2018, the Bar Association will host an all-day CPD at the Federal Court, titled "The Sword of Damocles". The CPD will examine the unique world of regulatory litigation and in particular,...
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Coming up in CPD this week
Thursday, 8 February 2018:- “Skinning the Cat - Non-delegable Duties of Care in Clinical Negligence Cases”
Presented by David Pittaway QC of Hailsham Chambers, London, England, and chaired by...
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REGISTER NOW: 2018 Regional CPD Conference Series
Registrations are OPEN for the New South Wales Bar Association Regional CPD Conferences. For more details about each venue, speakers and the costs involved please click here
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Federal Circuit Court user groups
Appointments
The Federal Circuit Court is in the process of establishing a number of NSW user groups in order to facilitate communication with the legal profession. President Arthur Moses SC has...
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Positions vacant at the ODPP - applications close on Sunday
The attorney general is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment to the following roles:
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Better legal aid funding could cut court delays
Law reform and public affairs
Judges recognise the importance for defendants in criminal proceedings to have adequate representation. They accept it is critical to ensure a fair and efficient trial....
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Legal Aid News for February 2018
Legal Aid News for February 2018 is out now. There is a feature article on the opening of the refurbished Children's Court in Albion Street, Surry Hills. There are reports on the Rolling List Court...
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Katrina Dawson Award - applications close 30 March 2018
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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Bar Council forms new committee
Governance
At its meeting of 8 December 2017, the Bar Council resolved to establish an Industrial, Employment and Health and Safety Law Committee with the following charter:
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Seeking guitarist
Are you a Barrister interested in playing Reggae Music? Bob Marley Covers and Soul – seeking an excellent rhythm guitarist with stage experience- semi-professional and or bass player with vocal...
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Swearing-in ceremony for Peter Thompson
Appointments
Peter Thompson will be sworn-in as a magistrate at a ceremonial sitting of the Local Court of NSW on Monday, 5 February 2018 at 9.00am in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre. Sophie...
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Are you eating well?
Wellbeing
ABC Radio has reported the findings of a study by the University of Western Australia, which found that lawyers have "disturbing" rates of disordered eating patterns. Learn more here.
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REGISTER NOW: 2018 Regional CPD Conference Series
Registrations are OPEN for the New South Wales Bar Association Regional CPD Conferences. For more details about each venue, speakers and the costs involved please click here
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REGISTER NOW: 2018 Regional CPD Conference Series
Registrations are OPEN for the New South Wales Bar Association Regional CPD Conferences. For more details about each venue, speakers and the costs involved please click here
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2018 North Coast CPD Conference Program
The 2018 North Coast CPD Conference schedule has been finalised. Please view the program HERE.
The North Coast CPD Conference is to be held on Saturday, 17 February 2018 at the Ramada Hotel, Ballina....
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Ceremony to Commemorate the Opening of Surry Hills Children’s Court
Courts
The Surry Hills Children’s Court was opened on Tuesday, 30 January 2018 following a $38 million redevelopment. The ceremony was attended by the Attorney General, the President of the...
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Celebrating women in the judiciary
Diversity
The Honourable Justice Virginia Bell AC will be guest speaker at 'Celebrating Women in the Judiciary' on Thursday, 22 February 2018 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Union, University & Schools...
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Professional Standards Scheme to be recognised in Tasmania
Professional Standards Scheme
The Bar Association’s current professional standards scheme, which generally limits liability for damages to $1.5 million, will be recognised in Tasmania on and from...
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Barristers Classifieds
Member services and benefits
Barristers Classifieds are published each Wednesday. Individual notices will remain here until they are sold. No liability will be accepted by the New South Wales Bar...
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