Inbrief
Employee versus Independent Contractor
Webinar - Wednesday, 16 March 2022
On Wednesday, 16 March 2022 at 5.15 pm, the Industrial, Employment, Health and Safety Committee will host a seminar to discuss two recent High Court of Australia...
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NSW Court Security Act 2005
Practice Support: COVID-19
Please click here for the Court Security Order issued today by His Honour Judge Johnstone, the Chief Magistrate.
The order will take effect from 5.00pm today, 14 March...
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Mark Geoffrey Gilbert (1957 - 2022)
Vale
Mark Gilbert, barrister at Waratah Chambers, has passed away.
The funeral will be held on Friday, 18 March 2022 at 1.30pm in Camellia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Cnr Delhi...
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GayBar Drinks
Diversity
GayBar is back for the first time post COVID-19 and will be gathering at Social Dining from 6.00pm on Wednesday, 13 April 2022.
All are invited and welcome to attend.
Please RSVP to Mark...
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Gregory John Isaac (1927 - 2022)
Vale
Gregory (Greg) Isaac passed away on Sunday, 6 March 2022.
Greg was the former long-standing clerk at the 12th Floor Wentworth Chambers.
His funeral service will be held on Monday, 14 March...
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Lismore Flood Appeal - Second-hand devices drive
Julie Granger of 7 Wentworth Selborne is partnering with Southern Cross University in Lismore to urgently get as many second-hand iPads/tablets and laptops to Lismore for the University to distribute...
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Preliminary discovery in the Federal Court: guiding principles and practical tips
Webinar - Monday, 21 March 2022
The New Barristers Committee are delighted to host barrister Julian Cooke for a CPD session on 'Preliminary discovery in the Federal Court: guiding principles and...
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Class Actions Update
Webinar - Tuesday, 22 March 2022
The Commercial Law Section is pleased to host a “Class Actions Update” on Tuesday, 22 March at 5.15 pm. Join the Hon Justice Brigitte Markovic, James Arnott SC,...
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Latest NSWCA Decisions of Interest Bulletin
The latest edition of the Court of Appeal's Decisions of Interest Bulletin is now available here.
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Northern Rivers Local Court Update
Practice support
Court Services has advised that the following courts will be open and operational next week commencing 14 March 2022.
- Ballina
- Byron Bay
- Tweed Heads
The arrangements for Lismore...
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Complete your CPD on the go with Hearsay
Sponsored Article
The CPD deadline is fast approaching for 31 March 2022, the Hearsay the Legal Podcast allows you to complete all 10 units in all 4 required CPD areas at any time and place that...
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2021 Bench & Bar Dinner - Allocation 4 Tickets Available NOW
2021 BBD – Further Event Update – Extra Allocation Message
Allocation 4 tickets for the 2021 Bench & Bar Dinner, to be held on 25 March 2022 are now LIVE via the ticketing website. Please...
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2022 Issues in Employment and Industrial Law
The Commercial Law Association of Australia presents Ian Neil SC for a lunchtime seminar on Friday, 18 March 2022.
The seminar will cover:
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The Judges Talk - Elder and Protective Law
Webinar (session 3) - Tuesday, 15 March 2022
On Tuesday, 15 March 2022, the NSW Bar Association's Succession and Elder Law Committee will host the third instalment of "The Judges Talk - Succession...
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The Judges Talk - Elder and Protective Law
Webinar (session 3) - Tuesday, 15 March 2022
On Tuesday, 15 March 2022, the NSW Bar Association's Succession and Elder Law Committee will host the third instalment of "The Judges Talk - Succession...
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Local Court Closure: Singleton
Practice support
The Bar Association has been advised that the Singleton Court will be closed with all sittings suspended for both Thursday and Friday.
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Commercial Law Association Upcoming Halfway Seminar
The Evolving Class Actions Landscape in Australia on Friday, 18 March 2022
Covering such topics as: principles & practicalities of GCOs, CFOs and NWNF; waiver clauses and other international...
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Today: Native Title Defences in Fishing Prosecutions POSTPONED
Webinar - Wednesday, 9 March 2022
The CPD scheduled to be held tonight, Wednesday, 9 March 2022, regarding 'Native Title Defences in Fishing Prosecutions' has been postponed. A revised date for the...
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Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - Court's Complaint Policy
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has revised its policies and procedures in relation to judicial complaints. The focus is on "developing appropriate and responsive policies, as well...
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Recent Decisions under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)
Webinar - Monday, 14 March 2022
The Common Law Committee are pleased to host a CPD on Monday, 14 March 2022 on 'Recent Decisions under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)'.
After 20 years, the...
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Policy to improve equity in legal profession achieves key target
Media Release
The Law Council of Australia launched the Equitable Briefing Policy in 2016 and a key target was to have women barristers briefed in at least 30 per cent of all matters by
1 July...
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International Women’s Day event, ‘Break the Bias’ and racial equality
Webinar - Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 5.30pm-7.00pm
The Bar Association’s Diversity and Equality Committee is pleased to host this year’s International Women’s Day event, which will focus on racial...
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Lismore District Court
Practice Support
The Chief Judge of the District Court has advised that the District Court at Lismore will not resume sitting until Monday, 21 March 2022.
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A Practical Guide to NCAT
Webinar - Wednesday, 29 March 2022
On 29 March 2022 at 5.15pm the Practice Development Committee will host a CPD seminar on the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
NCAT is an enormously...
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Native Title Defences in Fishing Prosecutions
Webinar - Wednesday, 9 March 2022
The First Nations' Committee of the NSW Bar Association is pleased to present a CPD on 'Native Title Defences in Fishing Prosecutions' on Wednesday, 9 March 2022.
...
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