Queensland Rail General Counsel Rory Kilpatrick began his career in litigation before transitioning to an in-house role at Network Rail in London. Rory Kilpatrick A senior...
After more than four decades in legal practice, I have observed a subtle but telling shift in how lawyers address one another – particularly the increasing...
In the recent case of Mihova & Mihova,1 the court dismissed an application brought by the wife to restrain the husband’s solicitors from continuing to act,...
The Magistrates’ Courts system forms the backbone of the judicial process in many common law jurisdictions, handling the vast majority of criminal cases and a significant...
Queensland Law Society members are reminded that the council election will be held in September. QLS is governed by an elected council who is elected for...
James Cook University’s (JCU) Law Seminar Series is offering the chance to learn valuable skills to improve Restorative Justice proceedings. Dr Judith Rafferty will present The Power...
The principals of MurphySchmidt are pleased to announce the promotion of Renee Blackwell to the position of Senior Associate. Renee started as a solicitor at MurphySchmidt...
Barely a week goes by without a case report1 of an unfortunate lawyer using an AI tool inappropriately and producing material based on fictitious citations. The...
The Downs South West Queensland Law Association has advised with great sadness the passing of Paul Hede on 10 July. Paul Hede His Requiem Mass will...
Many practitioners will be aware of the wide power given to regulatory agencies, such as ASIC and the ACCC, to intervene when a person is (or...