Case notes Therapy costs in question There was an agreed miscalculation as to the assessment of damages in the primary judgment. Karla Macpherson
In practice Which is the ‘wrong’ side of the road? A recent personal injury matter has raised some interesting theoretical discussion points. John Connellan
Case notes No deviation from work journey The employer appealed the arbitrator’s decision on the basis that it was wrong at law. Hugh Powell
In practice Coroners speak for the dead The benefit of this inquisitorial process lies in the careful, independent and dispassionate testing and examination of the evidence. Dan Rogers, Renee Williams
In practice Social media impacts claim His Honour found the combined effect of various social media posts by the Plaintiff after the accident caused him to doubt the reliability of the evidence. Hugh Powell
Compensation law Dog attack impacts warehouse manager The worker was awarded damages for future economic loss related to his injuries. Karla Macpherson
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