We refer to Circular No. 16/15 dated 6th May 2015, the seminar for Lawyers on Managing Office and Clients’ Accounts is fixed on 13th August 2015 at Hotel Pelangi, Muar, Johor. This seminar aims to give a general yet good insight into the following areas: 1) Accounting for Legal Firm & Practices 2) Specific to […]
Eid Mubarak everyone! After a somewhat quiet spell, we are pleased to announce that a hi-tea has been organised in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri. A delectable spread, door gifts, karaoke, prizes for best traditional attire (male & female) and lots of fun, merriment in the spirit of Eid await us all. Particulars of the
Circular No. 29/15: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebrations! (7 Aug 2015) Read More »
The Continuing Professional Development Sub-Committee of the Johore Bar is organizing a Seminar on Reviewing Industrial Court Awards – Judicial review at the High Court. The Seminar will cover as follows: What is judicial review? When can an Award of the Industrial Court be subjected to judicial review? 2 stage process – apllication for an
Circular No. 28/15: Seminar Reviewing Industrial Court Awards (25 June 2015) Read More »
Further to Circular No. 19/15 dated 14 May 2015, appended below are the revised venue and program with regard to the Games. The Games will be held on Saturday, 6th June 2015 in Batu Pahat. The Games will culminate with High-tea and prize giving ceremony at 5.30 p.m. at the Pine Tree Hotel, 36 Jalan
Circular No. 27/15: Update on North – vs – South Johore Bar Games 2015 (6 June 2015) Read More »
We have a new Judicial Commissioner of the High Court in Johor Bahru. YA Tuan Mohd Nazlan bin Mohd Ghazali commenced his posting in Johor Bahru on 20.04.2015. It is customary for the Johore Bar to extend its warm welcome and appreciation to the new Judge or Judicial Commissioner in Johor Bahru. The Committee is
The Johore Bar Human Rights Sub-Committee jointly with the Bar Council is organising a public forum on the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 (“POTA”) and the amendments to the Sedition Act 1948. This is part of the Bar Council’s nationwide campaign to uphold the rule of law, and the independence of the Judiciary and the
The late Abdullah A. Rahman was the longest serving Chairman of the Johore Bar and had led the Johore Bar between 1970-1981. He was also the first Johore Bar Chairman to be elected as the President of the Malaysian Bar for the term 1978-1980. At the Johore Bar Annual General Meeting on 14.2.2015, members had
We have been informed by the Courts that applications for postponement were being made on the hearing date when, looking at the reasons, the application could have been made earlier and the Courts could have adjusted the cause list. The Courts have requested that members apply for postponement early or once the need for
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We have recently revamped the Johore Bar website to make it easier for members to use. The updated website now runs on a web publishing platform where some sections of the website are only accessible by registered members. As a means to update our database, we ask that all members register an account to access
Circular No. 22/15: New Johore Bar Website Read More »
The Continuing Professional Development Sub-Committee of the Johore Bar is organizing a talk on Milestone Cases in Malaysian Land Law. The Seminar will cover as follows: 1. Indefeasibility of Title/Interest 2. Private Caveat 3. Powers of Court under ss. 417 & 418 NLC 1965 4. Role of Equity and Equitable Principles under Malaysian Land Law
Circular No. 21/15: Seminar Milestone Cases In Malaysian Land Law (11 June 2015) Read More »