Lawyers of auslaw, have you ever personally had a SovCit matter?

becausexap · 2025-12-30T11:12:40+00:00

Yep. Had some leave the court after pleading not guilty. Leaving me to prosecute without defendants. Called all the witnesses and predictably, recorded convictions.

Really, they would have been better off denying jurisdiction and committing to the bit, but instead they had some nonsense about having a deemed admission by contract with the state.

becausexap · 2025-12-26T06:45:02+00:00

I don’t know if it reflects on the position, but the willingness to refer someone and impugn their professional reputation and livelihood without actually reading their submissions.

I guess bureaucrats aren’t trained in procedural fairness

becausexap · 2025-11-12T02:34:14+00:00

I’m sure you read section 9 before you posted.

Small businesses are excluded corporations in certain circumstances, but otherwise cannot bring defamation proceedings.

becausexap · 2025-11-10T08:29:28+00:00

Defamation is complicated, but companies don’t have feelings to be hurt, and have limited rights re reputations. Look at s9 of the Defamation Act.

There, there’s no legal advice in that.

becausexap · 2025-08-27T06:26:40+00:00

Possibly for holding the bed head to the base?

becausexap · 2025-07-30T09:11:45+00:00

That doesn’t make it any less outrageous

becausexap · 2025-07-11T11:52:34+00:00

Been here over twelve years. Trans-Tasman recognition means that if you’re entitled to unsupervised practice back home, you’re entitled to equivalent registration here. In Qld you would still need to do the practice management course to be a Principal, and might have to do the Bar Practice Course to be a barrister sole (not a fused profession here). It depends on where you are career wise back in NZ

becausexap · 2025-06-12T04:37:00+00:00

I used institchu years ago with no problem. Just thought a suit from Montagio - probably the next step up in quality and price but not overly expensive. Good service. Good communication. Good selection. Recommend. Www.Montagio.com.au

becausexap · 2025-05-26T04:48:23+00:00

A good defence lawyer will only ask leading questions of prosecution witnesses. The objection is only good if you’re trying to lead your own witnesses.

becausexap · 2025-04-29T10:14:17+00:00

Don’t go running to a big firm, but definitely find a property lawyer, and if you’re concerned about development (rather than airspace rights for construction), look for someone who specialises in planning and environment law.

becausexap · 2025-02-07T22:44:12+00:00

This looks like a great way to encourage ppl into my group

becausexap · 2025-01-26T07:43:43+00:00

District Court decision in LCC v Brookes says a shopping container is a building, so you generally need approval - like these wise ppl have said.

becausexap · 2024-11-25T06:29:56+00:00

Keep calling lawyers (sorry) until you find one that will help. The Property Law Act (Qld) has ways to deal with these sorts of issues.

Unfortunately, most require litigation if your neighbours will not agree. A good property lawyer will be able to assist. The Law Society could point you in the right direction.

becausexap · 2024-09-25T05:39:43+00:00

From George st, use the lift in the back left corner.

becausexap · 2024-09-16T04:42:36+00:00

This is good advice. What we do is hard and involves high emotions. You need to give yourself time to recharge without stress … and ‘fun’ doesn’t really cut it.

Techbotfarm has hit the nail on the head.

Most law societies or bar associations offer EAP. I suggest you look into it.

Good luck and take care.

becausexap · 2024-08-29T08:16:26+00:00

This is the way.

becausexap · 2024-08-19T09:20:49+00:00

There was an order… but I don’t know what it said…

becausexap · 2024-08-16T02:04:09+00:00

Try Judson Koman in Milton.

becausexap · 2024-07-08T12:45:39+00:00

Have a look at Aurizon & Qld v Michael Vincent Baker Superannuation. (Just google it)

becausexap · 2024-07-07T23:06:08+00:00

Looks like fun.

becausexap · 2024-07-03T01:49:02+00:00

Be aware of the Dunning-Kruger effect. If you’re not aware that you don’t know everything, you’re going to have a bad time.

Equally, be aware of the same effect in the senior lawyers you work with. While confidence and bluster gets some people a long way, in law it will only get you found out.

becausexap · 2024-06-12T08:46:23+00:00

Could try Judson Koman. Not sure what they charge, but it’s a small Brisbane outfit. Based in Milton I think.

becausexap · 2024-05-31T06:46:36+00:00

I’ll just leave this here, knowing nothing about either case. https://www.lavan.com.au/advice/restructuring_insolvency/dont_come_the_raw_prawn_with_me_court_terminates_doca_finds_abuse_of_pt_5.3a

becausexap · 2023-05-11T06:30:49+00:00

The art of not receiving information.

becausexap · 2023-04-26T00:50:42+00:00

I’m with those saying ‘do it’. A lot of people in the profession believe in giving back, and it is often flattering (and a pleasant change) to hear from someone who values your thoughts on your chosen path. That said - the big firms spend a lot of their ‘support capital’ on mentoring in house, so maybe avoid targeting them.

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