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Learn the essential steps for drafting and filing a statement of claim in Queensland courts, from identifying the correct jurisdiction and parties through to proper service of documents. This guide breaks down the technical requirements for pleading material facts, particularising claims, and ensuring compliance with court rules and approved forms.

In Queensland, proving defamation requires establishing that a defendant published defamatory matter identifying the plaintiff to third parties, causing serious reputational harm. However, even when all elements are satisfied, claims may still fail due to procedural requirements, corporate plaintiff restrictions, or available defences under the Defamation Act 2005.

Libel, slander, and defamation are legal terms that address false statements that harm an individual's or business's reputation.

Explanation & discussion about the different standards of proof required in criminal cases as compared to civil cases.

A NSW Statement of Claim is a legal document that enables a person to initiate local court proceedings.

Legal professional privilege shields confidential communications made for obtaining legal advice or litigation purposes, but Queensland's civil procedure rules impose strict disclosure requirements and affidavit obligations when privilege claims are challenged. Expert reports and drafts face particular scrutiny, as they may not qualify for privilege protection under the rules.

This article discusses ten key factors in favour of TAR, that have been usefully set out in a recent English judgment.

Proving negligence and legal causation is not as straight forward as the commonly accepted concepts and definitions.

Disputes are no longer confined to courtrooms. They surface in boardrooms, in the media and across global operations, often without warning. As the boundaries of liability, ethics and reputation continue to blur, organisations...

When a defendant in Queensland civil litigation wishes to pursue its own claim against the plaintiff, a counterclaim provides the procedural mechanism to do so within the existing proceeding. Understanding the technical requirements for pleading, serving, and answering counterclaims—including joinder of additional parties, limitation periods, and the effect of discontinuance—is essential for both claimants and respondents navigating commercial disputes.