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Sanctioned lawyer’s claims of financial hardship ‘ludicrous’

The practitioner who represented both parties in a conveyancing matter claimed that a $5000 fine and a costs order would lead to "a permanent, lifelong debt trap that cannot be resolved through insolvency".

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Kristan Conlon honoured with QLS Agnes McWhinney Award in firm’s centenary year

"She (Agnes McWhinney) opened doors that generations of women, myself included, have been fortunate enough to walk through."

Natalie Gauld

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Nominate an outstanding Accredited Specialist for this year’s award

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Out-of-depth principal ordered to pay hearing costs

"...he will not learn the seriousness of these proceedings and the amount of money being expended by respondents in these proceedings, unless he has to pay for that himself personally"

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Ceremonial sitting to mark Judge Lapthorn’s retirement

His Honour Judge Kevin Lapthorn was appointed to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) in 2005.

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Bias ruling follows member’s comment during hearing hitch

The Federal Court was asked to scrutinise the use of the word "challenging" in a comment by a tribunal member during a hearing disconnection.

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Justice Smith appointed Judge Advocate General

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RSPCA scholarship offers $2500 to advance animal law

Applications are open for the annual Sybil Emslie Animal Law Scholarship, a $2500 prize for an animal law student or lawyer.

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Persistent offending leads to strike-off for principal

"The respondent’s history indicates that orders which were intended to be educative, and to provide some personal deterrence, have not had their intended effect."

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LCA launches justice impact framework

'The result is a rise in legal need and additional demands on the justice system.'

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No kidding in goat breeder’s bid for whistleblower protection

The breeder claimed she was banned from the 2023 show after she alleged discrimination or unfair targeting of her by the Goat Show Competition Judge and the Chief Show Steward when she exhibited at the 2022 show.

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LCA awards to recognise early-career excellence

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‘Understand’ what bad habits you bring to court, advises Northern Judge

Justice Johnstone, Judges Lynham and Kahler, Magistrate Taylor and Claire Grant KC shared their experiences.

Natalie Gauld

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GCDLA spins a networking web

The Gold Coast District Law Association offered opportunities to connect in a relaxed social setting at its movie night last month.

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Public Trustee issues reminder about unclaimed money

“It’s a legal requirement to lodge unclaimed money with QPT for good reason,” Mr Zhouand said.

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Ceremonial sitting to honour late Judge Amanda Coulthard

The sitting for Judge Amanda Coulthard, who passed away in June, will be held in Brisbane on 28 August.

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Free seminar on lessons from VAD laws

The Early Experience of Voluntary Assisted Dying in Queensland: What Have We Learned? will be presented as part of this year’s Current Legal Issues seminar series.

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Ceremony, dinner to mark Court’s 50 years

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Fine, reprimand for ignoring LSC letters

Between June and December 2024, the 25-year practitioner received five notices from the regulator, responding to the fifth only, and a day after its deadline.

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District Court exchange with WA enters second year

The Judicial Exchange Program is an opportunity for the judges to examine firsthand practices for listing, managing and hearing matters in other state jurisdictions.

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Sanctioned lawyer’s claims of financial hardship ‘ludicrous’

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Kristan Conlon honoured with QLS Agnes McWhinney Award in firm’s centenary year

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Out-of-depth principal ordered to pay hearing costs

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Sanctioned lawyer’s claims of financial hardship ‘ludicrous’

Kristan Conlon honoured with QLS Agnes McWhinney Award in firm’s centenary year

Nominate an outstanding Accredited Specialist for this year’s award

Out-of-depth principal ordered to pay hearing costs

Ceremonial sitting to mark Judge Lapthorn’s retirement

Bias ruling follows member’s comment during hearing hitch

Justice Smith appointed Judge Advocate General

RSPCA scholarship offers $2500 to advance animal law

Persistent offending leads to strike-off for principal

LCA launches justice impact framework

No kidding in goat breeder’s bid for whistleblower protection

LCA awards to recognise early-career excellence

‘Understand’ what bad habits you bring to court, advises Northern Judge

GCDLA spins a networking web

Public Trustee issues reminder about unclaimed money

Ceremonial sitting to honour late Judge Amanda Coulthard

Free seminar on lessons from VAD laws

Ceremony, dinner to mark Court’s 50 years

Fine, reprimand for ignoring LSC letters

District Court exchange with WA enters second year

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Sanctioned lawyer’s claims of financial hardship ‘ludicrous’

Kristan Conlon honoured with QLS Agnes McWhinney Award in firm’s centenary year

Nominate an outstanding Accredited Specialist for this year’s award

Making yourself useful at a firm that isn’t AI ready yet

Out-of-depth principal ordered to pay hearing costs

Ceremonial sitting to mark Judge Lapthorn’s retirement

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