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Transgender woman ordered to provide lactation details in vilification matter

The Respondent, who is the biological father of the child, had claimed to be “a transgender woman who, under medical supervision was able to induce lactation and was able to feed (her) child breast milk for a very brief time in 2019”.

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Early career lawyers expand networks

The QLS Future Leaders Committee held the morning event this month.

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Nominations open for WLAQ awards

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High-profile panel discusses AI safeguards at student-led event

The QUT LITS is a student-led organisation focused on law and technology, aiming to equip students with skill and insights for the tech-driven legal landscape.

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Terry O’Gorman to talk justice at Caxton fundraiser

Human rights advocate Terry O'Gorman will speak at a Stories of Justice Fundraising Gala in Brisbane next month.

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Profession mourns former High Court judge Mary Gaudron

Ms Gaudron, who passed away yesterday, served as a Justice of the Court from 1987 to 2003.

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Supreme and District Courts launch Criminal Jury Trials Benchbook

It will be presented by Chief Justice Bowskill, Senior Judge Administrator Justice Burns and Judge Byrne, Chair of the Benchbook Committee.

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Ladies gather for colourful lunch

The annual DSWQLA event was a vibrant gathering of regional female practitioners.

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Medical law much more than litigation says Sarah Vallance

The Oak Medical Law Director will speak about the dying plaintiff at the inaugural QLS Specialist Practice Conference.

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Brisbane Family Court Registry lauded at anniversary sitting

The sitting, which followed equivalent ceremonies in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, reflected on the court’s history since it was created in 1976.

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SCLA CPD event to help build digital presence

At the session, lawyer and business coach Caralee Fontenele will explain how to build a strong personal and professional brand by embracing AI.

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Principal loses appeal over misrepresentation in letter to costs assessor

In a letter to a costs assessor seeking a stay of an assessment, the practitioner misrepresented evidence of his client's capacity.

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Senior judges trade places east to west

Chief Justice Bowskill will sit in Western Australia while President Thomson of the Western Australian Court of Appeal will act as a judge in Queensland.