Inbrief
Class Actions half-day and Preparing Expert Witnesses lunchtime seminar
Promoted by Commercial Law Association
The CLA’s Class Actions Half-day kicks off an interesting morning with Elizabeth Collins SC on lessons from the Banking Royal Commission, followed by a...
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International Women's Day Soirée
Diversity
The ABA is delighted to invite you to attend its inaugural International Women's Day Soirée on 8 March 2019. This event will celebrate the excellence of women at the bar and the greater...
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2019 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture
Save the Date
The 2019 Maurice Byers lecture will be given by the Hon Justice Walter Sofronoff, president of the Queensland Court of Appeal. The lecture will be held on 29 August in the Common Room...
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When to notify the Bar Council
Professional conduct
The Uniform Law legislation requires a barrister to notify the Bar Council of certain matters, including the following –
- becoming bankrupt, being served with notice of a...
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ABA Committee membership: Expressions of interest
The Australian Bar Association draws upon the experience and knowledge of its members to effectively represent the profession and advance public debate on law reform and legal policy issues.
The...
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ABA Arbitration Inquiry Submission: New Deadline 15 March 2019
Law reform and public affairs
The Australian Bar Association (ABA) has asked the Hon Roger Gyles AO QC to inquire into and report on actions that the ABA can take to enhance opportunities for...
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Coming up in CPD
Monday, March 04 2019 - Online Court in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
An Information session presented by Leonie Walton, the Registrar in Equity and Corporations...
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Equitable briefing of experts
Continuing Professional Development
The Women Barristers Forum and the Diversity and Equality Committee of the Bar Association invite you to a discussion on 14 March 2019 at 5.15pm of the issues...
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The Hayne Royal Commission: Implications for Lawyers?
This is the first event to be held by the Australian Academy of Law in Sydney in 2019.
Since the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial...
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Swearing in of Alister Abadee to the District Court NSW
Tomorrow
Alister Abadee has been appointed as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales.
A formal ceremony to honour this occasion will be held in the John Maddison Tower on Level 21, at...
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CPD tonight: The Scope of Appellate Review of Public Law Judgments
CPD
Presented by Kristina Stern SC and Georgina Westgarth. Chaired by Neil Williams SC. Learn more here.
This seminar has been organised by the NSW Bar Association’s Public Law Section.
All...
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Tonight: The Scope of Appellate Review of Public Law Judgments
Wednesday, 20 February 2019
Presented by Kristina Stern SC and Georgina Westgarth. Chaired by Neil Williams SC. Learn more here.
This seminar has been organised by the NSW Bar Association’s...
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Report highlights why ‘catastrophic’ Family Court merger must be rejected by Senate
Law reform and public affairs
A Senate Committee report into the proposed merger of the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court has exposed deep flaws and overwhelming opposition with...
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Early Appropriate Guilty Plea reforms
Law reform and public affairs - Reminder
The New South Wales Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee has been invited by the Department of Justice to participate in consultations throughout 2019 on...
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Brahma Kumaris Centres for Spiritual Learning - wellbeing retreat for lawyers
Wellbeing
Brahma Kumaris Centres for Spiritual Learning are offering A Well Being Retreat for Lawyers and their Associates starting from 10 am on Saturday 23 March 19 and finishing with lunch at 1...
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Corporate rates at Anytime Fitness Martin Place
Member Services and Benefits
Anytime Fitness are offering a 1 day special on Wednesday 20 February 2019. Sign up and pay no joining fee.
Anytime Fitness Martin Place recently opened at 80 Elizabeth...
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Class Actions half-day and Preparing Expert Witnesses lunchtime seminar
Promoted by Commercial Law Association
The CLA’s Class Actions Half-day kicks off an interesting morning with Elizabeth Collins SC on lessons from the Banking Royal Commission, followed by a...
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RACS Fast-Track Judicial Review Workshop
The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) will run another fast-track judicial review Workshop in Sydney based on the Law Institute of Victoria training materials. It is scheduled for...
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ICLC presents: Addressing diversity and inclusion in your practice
Diversity
The Inner City Legal Centre is holding a seminar on 29 March 2019 from 10.00am to 3.00pm which will focus on issues that will address diversity and inclusion in your practice. More...
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Toongabbie Legal Centre's 2019 legal education seminars
The Toongabbie Legal Centre will host three legal education seminars in March.
- Criminal Law - Saturday, 9 March
- Family Law - Saturday, 16 March
- Employment Law - Friday, 22 March
Learn more here.
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International Women's Day Soirée
Diversity
The ABA is delighted to invite you to attend its inaugural International Women's Day Soirée on 8 March 2019. This event will celebrate the excellence of women at the bar and the greater...
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Coming up in CPD this week
Wednesday, 20 February 2019
The Scope of Appellate Review of Public Law Judgements
Presented by Kristina Stern SC and Georgina Westgarth. Chaired by Neil Williams SC. Learn more here.
This seminar...
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Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Report - Federal Circuit & Family Court Bill
Law reform and public affairs
The report of the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on the Family Court / Federal Circuit Court restructure legislation was tabled on 14 February 2019....
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Swearing-in ceremonies in the District Court
Appointments
Sharon Harris and his Honour Judge Justin Smith SC have been appointed as judges of the District Court of New South Wales. A formal formal swearing-in ceremony will be held in the John...
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2018 Bench & 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 2019 Bench & Bar Dinner. The dinner will take place on Friday,...
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