‘Unfair’ clauses in costs agreements need further guidance, tribunal says

While dealing with a firm’s fight over a $277,000 bill, a tribunal member suggested the Law Society provide further...

08 January 2025

By Naomi Neilson

‘We definitely need more lawyers in the bush’

Here, a principal lawyer who grew up in a regional area outlines how the limited number of legal professionals in RRR...

29 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

What Qld lawyers want to see ahead of the state’s election

In the lead-up to the 2024 Queensland election, the Queensland Law Society has issued its Call to Parties statement...

30 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

Drug-dealing government lawyer to be struck from roll

A Queensland prosecutor said he began using and dealing drugs to cope with the trauma of working with child sex...

12 June 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Women fight Qld Law Society over money stolen by struck-off lawyer

The Queensland Law Society failed to stop money being paid to two women who claimed their brother’s lawyer stole more...

17 May 2024

By Naomi Neilson

‘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

Key challenges for young lawyers entering the SME space

For new practitioners starting at SME firms, several key challenges exist – both from a business perspective and a...

30 November 2023

By Lauren Croft

Australia’s part in regulating tech on a global stage

A special counsel in ethics discusses how Australia can bring tech companies into the discussion around tech...

24 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Repeated flagrant flouting of the law’ sees lawyer struck off

A former Queensland solicitor, who is facing criminal charges for alleged fraud and money laundering, has been found...

27 April 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘Every member of the profession has a role to play’: Legal bodies welcome IBA report

A number of legal bodies and associations have welcomed a new report to address how sexual harassment and...

30 June 2022

By Lauren Croft