Family law No fiduciary duty owed to former client Connery & Sims [2025] FedCFamC1A 34 Keleigh Robinson, Craig Nicol
Criminal law QLS advocates for thorough evaluation The Bill has been referred to the Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee for inquiry with closing date for submissions to be confirmed. Olivia Atkins, Binari De Saram, Wendy Devine
In practice Games platforms can be cyber risk Children are favourite targets for cyber criminals. They can be easily enticed into downloading add-ons for their favourite games. David Bowles
In practice Rallygoer strikes police officer It appeared the Australian flag was going to be set on fire, so police officers pushed through the crowd. Michael Callow
Case notes Warning on court communications A recent case decision provides a reminder about professionalism in the courtroom. the QLS Ethics and Practice Centre
Case notes Contractor falls into cellar Daher v Gold & Eagle Constructions Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1575 George Hain
In practice Recusal application granted A wife objected to His Honour being listed to sit on her appeal as a member of the Full Court. Keleigh Robinson, Craig Nicol
Case notes Paramedic suffering PTSD The applicant sought an order that the time limit for her personal injuries claim against the respondents be extended. Shelby Bennett
Case notes Leave to appeal costs decision The Court of Appeal has clarified the requirements of a "do and charge" cost agreement. the QLS Ethics and Practice Centre
In practice Small banks have been cheque-ing out Our table lists the institutions which will no longer accept cheques and those which have announced pending changes. David Bowles
In practice What’s your cyclone contingency plan? With Cyclone Alfred forecast to hit the region this week, it is time to implement contingency plans.
In practice Prevention Plans now needed From 1 March 2025, a Prevention Plan must be implemented in writing. Stephanie Cowie
In practice $1.7m awarded against barrister, firm The substantive proceedings involved a property dispute between a former husband and wife. Sarah Millar
In practice Running a law firm? You need EPOA, will All solicitors who are principals of law firms should have a contingency plan. Shane Budden
In practice Buyer beware with funds transfer fraud There are lessons to be learned for sellers and customers. David Bowles
Case notes Smoke alarm duty queried in fatal fire Before the house fire, the smoke alarm in the lounge room had been tampered with and did not sound an alarm. Nickelle Morris
In practice It’s time to review surrogacy laws Dr Tammy Johnson, assistant professor of law at Bond University, said the review was overdue and laws surrounding surrogacy needed to be reformed.
In practice Implied waiver of privilege by affidavit Here is a quick reference to when privileged documents likely will and won’t need to be disclosed. Robert Gallo
In practice No, Chorley is not back from the dead Of comfort to government and in-house lawyers is that all members of the court firmly endorsed their right to recover costs. Shane Budden
