by anonymouse | Feb 23, 2026 | ADMIN - Home hero article [2024], News, QLS
Senior Legal Counsel at de Groots Wills and Estate Lawyers, Dr John de Groot AM was surprised and delighted to be presented with the Queensland Law Society’s highest honour – the President’s Medal – on Friday night in Brisbane. The President’s Medal recognises an...
by anonymouse | Feb 12, 2026 | ADMIN - Home hero article [2024], News, QLS
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has upgraded two charges brought by the Legal Services Commissioner and significantly increased the fine imposed for conduct described as ‘prevalent’ within personal injuries practice in Queensland. The Tribunal found...
by anonymouse | Feb 10, 2026 | ADMIN - Home hero article [2024], News, QLS
Law firms seeking answers about the coming anti‑money laundering regime have highlighted the importance of the QLS roadshow that got underway on the Gold Coast this week. The first of 10 statewide events provided practitioners with the opportunity to hear from QLS...
by anonymouse | Feb 9, 2026 | ADMIN - Home hero article [2024], AI, Alison Laird, College of Law, News, QLS
Firms do not need to master every shiny new AI tool on the market but should instead focus on creating a culture where people are curious and learning as they go, says the College of Law’s new Director of Innovation. Alison Laird will lead the College of Law’s Centre...
by anonymouse | Feb 3, 2026 | ADMIN - Home hero article [2024], Ethics, Legal Services Commissioner, News, QLS, Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
An in-house lawyer who swore a false declaration to help his stepson who was caught driving while using a mobile phone has had his practising certificate suspended until the end of this year. The Legal Services Commissioner applied for disciplinary orders after the...
by anonymouse | Feb 2, 2026 | ADMIN - Home hero article [2024], Chief Judge Brian Devereaux SC, Court dog Leo, District Court, Judge Cranny, Judge Firth, News, QLS, swearing-in ceremony
Former Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Judge Dearne Firth marked a new chapter in her judicial career after being sworn in as a District Court Judge this week. Judges Firth and Cranny were sworn in at a joint ceremony in the Banco Court where they handed...