queensland

2 new magistrates appointed in Cairns

Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has made two permanent appointments to the Cairns Magistrates Court.

06 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

South Brisbane firm’s $12k demand for fees escalates into $500k counterclaim

What started as an attempt to claim $12,000 in allegedly unpaid fees has snowballed across a number of jurisdictions...

24 October 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Gold Coast lawyer fails to win back $250k in ‘exorbitant’ fees

A principal of a boutique law firm on the Gold Coast, who was found to have “exorbitantly” overcharged an elderly...

18 October 2023

By Naomi Neilson

3 silks appointed to Qld District Court

Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has named three “exceptional” King’s counsel as judges of the District...

19 September 2023

By Nathanielle

What Qld’s updated legislation means for criminal trials

In addition to allowing the public naming of Queenslanders accused of rape and other sexual offences, the state has...

15 September 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Queensland to investigate ‘disturbing’ breach of privacy by Magistrates Court registry

Queensland’s Attorney-General has called for an investigation into the “deeply disturbing” breach of victims’...

11 September 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Qld lawyer wins fight against claims he ‘phoenixed’ his firm

A Queensland lawyer has overturned the Law Society’s decision not to grant him a practising certificate over an...

01 September 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Colin Biggers & Paisley continues to bolster insurance practice

National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley is moving to strengthen its market position in Queensland’s insurance...

23 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Dissatisfied’ law firm principal takes recruitment agency to court

A law firm principal has taken a legal recruitment agency to court over his dissatisfaction with a new employee.

22 August 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Sajen Legal names new director

Sunshine Coast-based commercial litigation firm Sajen Legal has appointed a new director, in a strategic move by the...

10 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy