Inbrief

Position vacant: Legislative counsel in Micronesia

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International practice

The State of Kosrae Legislature, in the Federated States of Micronesia, has a position vacant for its legislative counsel. John D. McKenzie, barrister, who once served in the...

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Michael Kirby speaks on “Our first and only black Chief Justice meets racism in Australia”

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Legal history - Tomorrow

The Federation Press in association with the Francis Forbes Society cordially invites you to a public address delivered by the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG and Professor Stefan...

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Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Program - Saturday 12 October 2019

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Registrations now open

The NSW Bar Association is pleased to advise registrations are now open for The Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training Program. The full-day program aims to promote an awareness...

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Systemic unconscionable conduct: evidentiary hurdles and recent cases 

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Continuing Professional Development

The next Commercial Law Section CPD seminar will be held on ** Tuesday 27 August 2019** at 5.15pm in the Bar Association Common Room.

The seminar presented by Dr...

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Expressions of Interest - Appointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

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The Government is inviting suitably qualified members of the public to submit an expression of interest to be considered for appointment to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). Members are...

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Free Will and the Law: New Perspectives

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Book launch

The late Justice David Hodgson AO was an acclaimed philosopher of law and its application to the theory of free will. Among his works were Consequences of Utilitarianism (1967), The Mind...

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The Hon David Anthony Hunt AO QC (1935-2019)

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Memorial - Tomorrow

There will be a memorial gathering for The Hon David Hunt AO QC on 14 August 2019 in the Banco Court at 5pm.

Members are welcome to attend.

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Final sitting of the Hon Terry Sheahan AO

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The Hon Justice Terry Sheahan AO will be delivering his final judgment at the Land and Environment Court on Friday 16 August 2019. To mark the occasion a final sitting will be held to mark his...

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Carter, Peden & Eldridge on ‘Contract provisions not to be taken for granted’: 30 August, half-day seminar

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The provisions in question are entire agreement clauses, contracting out of good faith and self-imposed writing requirements for contract variation. The speakers are John Carter, Elisabeth Peden and...

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Recent incident in King & Clarence Street

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Following a stabbing incident and arrest in Clarence Street earlier this afternoon, Police have asked the public to avoid this area until further notice.

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Final sitting of the Hon Terry Sheahan AO

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The Hon Justice Terry Sheahan AO will be delivering his final judgment at the Land and Environment Court on Friday 16 August 2019. To mark the occasion a final sitting will be held to mark his...

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Federal Court of Australia issues Notice to the Profession regarding Use of Junior Counsel

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The Hon J L B Allsop AO, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia, has issued a Notice to the Profession on the use of Junior Counsel. Members can view the Notice to the Profession here.

The...

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Equitable Briefing Policy Reports Due 30 September 2019

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Diversity

Members are reminded that the deadline for the submission of annual reports to the Law Council of Australia under the Equitable Briefing Policy is 30 September 2019. The reporting...

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Women Lawyers Gala Presentation Dinner

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Diversity

Members are invited to the biennial Gala Presentation Dinner for the NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards, to be held on Friday, 23 August 2019 at Dockside Cockle Bay. The guest speaker...

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Systemic unconscionable conduct: evidentiary hurdles and recent cases 

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Continuing Professional Development

The next Commercial Law Section CPD seminar will be held on ** Tuesday 27 August 2019** at 5.15pm in the Bar Association Common Room.

The seminar presented by Dr...

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Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Program - Saturday 12 October 2019

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Limited places remaining

The NSW Bar Association is pleased to advise registrations are now open for The Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training Program. The full-day program aims to promote an...

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Government to consult on proposal to establish a single personal injury tribunal

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The Minister for Customer Service has today announced, click here, the Government’s support for the establishment of a single personal injury tribunal to hear workers compensation and compulsory...

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The Hon David Anthony Hunt AO QC (1935-2019)

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Memorial

There will be a memorial gathering for The Hon David Hunt AO QC on 14 August 2019 in the Banco Court at 5pm.

Members are welcome to attend.

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Dust Diseases Tribunal Rules 2019 commence today

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The Dust Diseases Tribunal Rules 2019 have been published today on the NSW legislation website.

The new Rules can be found here.

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Female Law Students Open Day

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Inclusion and Diversity

The Bar Association seeks volunteers to assist in running the Female Law Students Open Day on the morning of Friday, 16 August 2019. Volunteers are needed to take groups of...

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International Arbitration Practice Course to be opened by the Hon. Chief Justice James Allsop AO

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The Law Council of Australia, International Law Section will be hosting a series of International Arbitration Practice Courses.

The first session, scheduled for 20 August, will be opened by the...

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Draft Legal Profession Uniform Admission Amendment (Qualifications) Rule 2019 (Draft Rule)

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The Legal Services Council today released, for public comment for a period of at least 30 days, the draft Legal Profession Uniform Admission Amendment (Qualifications) Rule 2019 (Draft Rule) in...

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ILS International Law and Practice Course 2019, Lecture 6

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On 12 August 2019 the Law Council will host the sixth in its series of lectures as part of the ILS International Law and Practice Course. Guest speaker Mary Walker will speak on 'The implication of...

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Annual Supreme Court Corporate and Commercial Law Conference 2019

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The Annual Supreme Court Corporate and Commercial Law Conference supported by the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Law Society of New South Wales and the University of Sydney will be held on...

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Systemic unconscionable conduct: evidentiary hurdles and recent cases 

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Continuing Professional Development

The next Commercial Law Section CPD seminar will be held on ** Tuesday 27 August 2019** at 5.15pm in the Bar Association Common Room.

The seminar presented by Dr...

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