Hong Kong Bar Association

Circular No. 094/03

To : Members of the Bar Association

From : Andrew Mak - Hon. Secretary

Date : 20 October 2003

INTEREST ON JUDGMENT DEBT

The Chief Justice has ordered that the rate of interest on judgment debts in the High Court and District Court shall remain at 8% per annum.

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ISSUE(S) TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE BAR

Pleased be informed that the following government departments/organisations are seeking the Bar's views on the below issue(s). Members who wish to comment on those issue(s) in their personal capacities may do so by forwarding their views to the respective contact persons.

Issue(s):
Bills Committee on United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2003

From: Legislative Council

Website: www.legco.gov.hk/yr02-03/english/bills/brief/b51_brf.pdf

Email: mchiu@legco.gov.hk

Tel: 2869-9551

Fax: 2509-9055

Deadline: By 31st October 2003

Contact: Mrs. Mary So
Tel: 2869-9551

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Issue(s):
Consultation on amendments to the Patents (General) Rules and the Registered Designs Rules

From: Intellectual Property Dept.

Email: www.info.gov.hk/ipd

Tel: 2961-6801

Fax: 2838-6276

Deadline: By 10th November 2003

Contact: Ms. Sandra Hui
Tel: 2961-6942.

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CHAMBERS ACCOMMODATION

1. Applications are invited for full and door tenants in a centrally located set of chambers with a good library and secretarial services. Concessionary chambers fees will be offered to junior practitioners. Please contact Cynthia at 2117 0222 for detailed information.

2. There is a room available (from January 2004) and a door tenancy. Conference room superbly decorated in English style. Comfortable working environment and reasonable library facilities are available at a reasonable rate at a prime location. Those who are interested please call Mr. Cheng at 2868 9899 for details.