AI and the Courts
19
Apr
AI and the Courts
Before delving into the details of the subject of this Article, I’d like to re-assure you that despite the topic of this Article being ...
Legalese: Useful or Unhelpful?
01
Mar
Legalese: Useful or Unhelpful?
What’s the language with the greatest vocabulary?
Answer: English. The Oxford English Dictionary records about 170,000 English word...
The Peril of Potholes – With precarious pitfalls posed by poor design
03
Nov
The Peril of Potholes – With precarious pitfalls posed by poor design
Thousands of road users are injured in crashes that occur on roads in Australia every year (and tragically with many people losing th...
When is an employee considered a ‘Senior Officer’ employed by a Local Government in Queensland?
02
Nov
When is an employee considered a ‘Senior Officer’ employed by a Local Government in Queensland?
Recently, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) handed down their decision which considered whether a previous employee...
Discrimination, Perception or Fact?
02
Nov
Discrimination, Perception or Fact?
Certain questions being asked in an interview may make candidates wonder whether they should have been asked. These questions could be ...
Is Wage theft a crime in Queensland?
02
Nov
Is Wage theft a crime in Queensland?
What is Wage theft
“Wage Theft” is the underpayment of wages or entitlements to an employee by an employer. Wage theft can...
Family Law Act amendments – Navigating the new
23
Oct
Family Law Act amendments – Navigating the new
On 19 October 2023, the Family Law Amendment Act was passed, bringing about a number of significant changes to the current considerati...
Punishment via Exemplary Damages
27
Sep
Punishment via Exemplary Damages
Written by Mitchell Clark - Partner - QLS Accredited Specialist - Personal Injury
It is a rare legal phenomena for our Courts to a...
Navigating the New Unfair Contract Term Laws: Have you Reviewed Your Construction Contracts?
21
Sep
Navigating the New Unfair Contract Term Laws: Have you Reviewed Your Construction Contracts?
Written by Peter Waller - Special Counsel - QLS Accredited Specialist - Commercial Litigation at MBA Lawyers
From 9 November 2023,...
Proposed reforms to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld)
06
Sep
Proposed reforms to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld)
The Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (Qld) (the Bill) has been introduced into Queen...
How Offers Can Improve the Outcomes in Legal Cases
18
Aug
How Offers Can Improve the Outcomes in Legal Cases
Making an Offer is a sure way of increasing the chance of a settlement. Unless a party to a dispute is willing to compromise then the p...
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) – a migration pathway to Australia
04
Jul
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) – a migration pathway to Australia
On 31 May 2023, A-UKFTA, being famously dubbed as the gold standard trade agreement came into effect, delivering unprecedente...