A SIMPLE smiley face emoji could have invalidated a last will and testament in a contested case in the Queensland Supreme Court. Emojis are proving explosive in the courtroom as they appear more often in digital messages presented in evidence. President of the Queensland Law Society Christine Smyth told The Courier-Mail that Mark Nichol, 54, wrote a text message before […]
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Professional services firms are being urged to train their staff on email security procedures after two Queensland law firms have reportedly lost “millions” to hackers in a complex scheme tricking them into paying funds to scammers. The Brisbane Times reports the Queensland Law Society has issued a warning to firms in the region after at least two firms lost “several […]
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At least two Queensland law firms have lost several million dollars after falling victim to a “highly sophisticated” email scam, prompting an urgent warning from the Queensland Law Society. Hackers commandeered the email accounts of staff at the law firms by tricking them into revealing their email account login details before hijacking payments from clients. QLS president Christine Smyth said […]
Read moreWednesday 13 December, 2017 | Supreme Court of Queensland President’s speech May it please the Court. Milo – not the sweet chocolate belly warming beverage, Milo Yiannopoulos, the ultra-right wing political commentator, has garnered significant press recently. He was in Australia to spruik his version of society. His presence drew angry violent crowds both in support and against. It makes for sensational […]
Read moreSunday 10 December, Queensland Performing Arts Centre President’s speech I stand before you not only as the President of the Queensland Law Society, but more importantly as a proud alumni of QUT and I am honoured to be here tonight to welcome and congratulate this Year’s graduates. I would especially like to thank Professor John Humphreys for his personal invitation […]
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QLS President’s Report – December 2017 Edition A whirlwind, a wild ride and a great surprise Click here to download the full QLS President’s Report – December 2017 Edition from the 2017 President Christine Smyth. According to Einstein, the faster you travel, the slower time goes. Although I would never argue with him on that, my experience at QLS has […]
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Technology as a value add Leveraging technology and demonstrating value It is fair to say that the area of succession law can sometimes seem to be the last bastion of the old ways – bound original Wills in paper, signing requirements and the like. However, it is clear that while the legislation might well be trailing the technology, we succession […]
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Solicitors as Advocates Our heritage and our future The solicitors of the future will need the skills, ability and passion to conduct advocacy work, and our role as the voice of the people is neither new nor a bad fit. This has ever been our mantle and it must be embraced if we are to thrive. The Society has taken […]
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PETER Nixon loved his dad with all his heart, loved him so much he simply couldn’t bear to see him suffer. Police alleged he loved his father to death. But a Supreme Court jury yesterday acquitted the Brisbane builder of helping his frail and elderly dad John to kill himself with a cocktail of pain relief drugs and sedatives in […]
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This morning, Christine Smyth 2017 President of Queensland Law Society spoke to ABC Radio Brisbane about reform to the family law system, discussing mediation and possible institutional discrimination which may result.
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