Natalie Gauld

2 days ago | qlsproctor.com.au | Natalie Gauld

Two new District Court Judges and one Magistrate have been appointed today, serving both the Brisbane and Rockhampton courts. Peter Kuskie, previously of Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers, is serving as a Magistrate at the Rockhampton Courthouse from today, 6 June. Sarah Farnden KC and Dominique Grigg will start positions as Judges of the District Court in Brisbane on Monday, 9 June, and Monday, 23 June respectively.

2 days ago | qlsproctor.com.au | Natalie Gauld

Following the success of the inaugural Seller Disclosure Roadshow, the Queensland Law Society is planning another two regional events in Rockhampton and Gladstone. The roadshow, which attracted more than 900 attendees to the in-person and livestream event in Brisbane last month, kicked off in April in Townsville. The most recent session in Mackay last week was presented to more than 40 legal practitioners including support staff. QLS and InfoTrack presenters in Mackay.

2 days ago | qlsproctor.com.au | Natalie Gauld

Stafford Shepherd, Queensland Law Society Principal Ethics and Practice Counsel, returns to The Callover podcast to discuss what legal professional privilege is, why it is such a fundamental part of the legal profession, how we can protect it, and when and by whom it can be waived. What is legal professional privilege and why is it so critical to the legal system? “I think it’s a question before that. And we need to ask ourselves what is confidentiality.

2 days ago | qlsproctor.com.au | Natalie Gauld

Queensland Courts and Tribunals will host two webinars in the lead-up to the 30 June release of electronic lodgement for civil claims in the Brisbane Supreme Court via the online services portal (OSP). Queensland Law Society members can register now and consider including paralegals and administrators. The webinars are:OSP Essentials for Brisbane Supreme Court Civil Claims on Thursday 12 June, 4.30pm–5pm. Webinar one will focus on the OSP, firm management and how to navigate the OSP.

3 days ago | qlsproctor.com.au | Natalie Gauld

Practitioners will have only one opportunity this year to become a notary public, with the pre-requisite education program being run in Brisbane in July. The Office and Practice of a Notary Microcredential is now a prerequisite for all new notaries, and spots in the course are limited.