queensland

Barrister who stole millions makes ‘absurd’ request to remain on roll
A barrister who used an elaborate Ponzi scheme to steal millions has been slammed by a tribunal for requesting to...
04 April 2024
By Naomi Neilson
‘Too pretty for jail’: Lawyer disciplined for social media posts
A lawyer who told a client he was “too pretty” to be behind bars and boasted he could “keep all the boys out of...
28 March 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Lander & Rogers partners with law school to offer new workplace law elective
An Australian university has partnered with national law firm Lander & Rogers to offer undergraduate law students a...
26 March 2024
By Grace Robbie
Legal Home Loans partners with the Bar Association of Queensland
Legal Home Loans has joined forces with the Bar Association of Queensland to offer a number of benefits and assistance...
11 March 2024
By Grace Robbie
Maurice Blackburn names new head of employment law in Qld
National plaintiff firm has appointed a former 30 Under 30 winner as the new state head of its employment law practice...
04 March 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
The most sought-after BigLaw firms, OAIC investigations, and more: What’s hot in law this week (19–23 Feb)
This week, Lawyers Weekly unveiled its annual Attraction Firms ranking, detailing which firms lawyers most want to move...
24 February 2024
By Lawyers Weekly
‘Deficiencies’ in bankruptcy process for struck-off solicitor, says judge
A Federal Court judge says the move from paper filing to electronic systems has allowed a former solicitor’s...
22 February 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Former world champion triathlete opens Sunshine Coast-based firm
Richard Thompson has embarked on an exciting new chapter, going from a successful athlete to opening a legal practice...
20 February 2024
By Grace Robbie
New Queensland DPP appointed
A new Director of Public Prosecutions has been appointed in Queensland for a five-year term.
19 February 2024
By Lauren Croft
Mullins adds 2 insurance partners
Brisbane-based commercial firm Mullins has promoted two senior associates to its partnership.
05 February 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy