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News

Lawyers sanctioned over letters to DVO-protected women

The dominant theme of one letter was an emotional appeal for the aggrieved to reconcile with the client, and at times its terms were “openly manipulative”.

29 July 2026

Argument brewing over coffee quality

News

QLS raises concerns at two public hearings addressing road safety reforms

Career Moves

Hayley Condon joins partnership at Attwood Marshall

Events

Judges feature on North Qld advocacy panel to assist new lawyers

Acing Advocacy offers law clerks, graduate lawyers and early career practitioners the opportunity to hear from members of the bench.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Career Moves

Firm celebrates three new Associates and two admissions

Gilshenan & Luton has continued to grow its team with Kristian Wan, Joanna McNae and Rachael McKeown joining the firm as Associates.

Career Moves

Brisbane family law firm promotes two

KLM Solicitors has promoted Jorja O'Connor to Senior Associate and Morgan Sargent to solicitor from law graduate.

In practice

Do you need to conduct source of wealth checks on every client?

A common misconception is that all legal practitioners are now reporting entities under the AML/CTF Act.

Career Moves

O’Shea & Partners launches family law practice with senior appointment

The Brisbane commercial law firm has appointed Jack McMah to lead its new family law practice.

Admissions

Wait over for Townsville paralegal as admission day finally arrives

The Department of Families, Seniors, Disability and Child Safety paralegal officer was one of seven newly admitted lawyers before Justice Johnstone at the Townsville Courthouse.