30 May

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Bill Potts comments on funding issues in Queensland’s justice system

in Criminal Law & Offences, General Law News

Our Founding Director and current Queensland Law Society Deputy President, Bill Potts, was interviewed by Sherele Moody of the Daily Mercury: The State Government needed to invest more money in community and low-cost legal services, said Bill Potts, whose firm represents clients in our region. "We build bridges, we build roads, we build tunnels but why don't we spend that kind of money on the justice system?" the deputy president of the Queensland Law Society said. "We have people being denied justice - they are being convicted or they can't appeal properly because they are being denied access to a system...

30 May

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Bill Potts comments on domestic violence issues in Queensland

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in Criminal Law & Offences, Domestic Violence, General Law News

Our Founding Director and current Queensland Law Society Deputy President, Bill Potts, was interviewed by the Gold Coast Sun on the funding issues exacerbating domestic violence in Queensland. Although he said the Queensland Government had managed some great results and he was aware funding only went so far, former head of the Queensland Law Society and leading criminal lawyer Bill Potts said a lack of focus on DV perpetrators could be exacerbating the issue. “Within that DV area, while a lot of focus is on victim support and specialist courts there is a massive need for diversion programs for perpetrators,” he said. “The...

28 May

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Post-employment Obligations: Restraint of Trade and Non-Solicitation

Posted by Jason Papoutsis

in General Law News, Litigation

Article by Jason Papoutsis, Litigation Lawyer What Employees and Employers should know Quite often, when the employer-employee relationship ends, employees often forget that some of the clauses within their employment agreements often extend beyond the employer-employee relationship. Even in circumstances were no employment contract exists, employees might still owe a fiduciary duty to their employer which may extend beyond the employer-employee relationship. Common issues that often arise in relation to restrain of trade and non-solicitation include: former employees working with one of their main competitors and/or divulging trade secrets to that competitor; former employees opening up a new business which directly competes with their...

23 April

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Bill Potts comments on Robert Hytch’s attempt to overturn coroner’s findings

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in Criminal Law & Offences, General Law News

Our Founding Director and QLS Deputy President, Bill Potts, comments on 10 News' report. The video is available at the link: https://tenplay.com.au/news/brisbane/2018/4/18/appeal-dismissed ...

03 April

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Commonwealth Games: What You Should Know From A Criminal Law Perspective

Posted by Shelby Smith

in Criminal Law & Offences, General Law News

Article written by Shelby Smith The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will run from the 4th of April 2018 to the 15th of April 2018. If you are attending the Commonwealth Games, it will be important to take care and act appropriately. Gold Coast residents should also be aware of this information, as the Commonwealth Games will affect the entire Gold Coast community. Increased Police Presence on the Gold Coast Firstly, you should expect an increased police presence before, during and immediately after the Commonwealth Games. This increased police presence may mean an increase in police charges. It is important to be aware of this and act accordingly....

11 July

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Expansion of Court and Police Powers in Relation to Public Safety

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The amendments passed by the Queensland Parliament in the Serious and Organised Crime Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (Qld) relating to the Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982 (Qld) have now commenced, increasing police powers and expanding the types of orders that the courts can make. This article will cover 3 types of orders. We note that each order is subject to its own separate rules, hence if you are subject to another type of an order not covered, you should contact our lawyers as the procedures you should follow could differ substantially. Public Safety Orders Public safety orders are orders which prohibit a person or group from...

22 June

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Historical gay convictions set to be expunged in bill being considered by committee

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Two men stand together holding hands in the dock in a Queensland District Court in the late 1980s – their only crime is being in love. In a shameful episode from the state’s history, gay people were prosecuted for a range of offences including indecency, unnatural offences and sodomy, until homosexuality was decriminalised in 1991. John and John were in a committed relationship for 15 years, one had served his country in Vietnam, and they loved each other dearly. One day, police came to their home on the Gold Coast to investigate an unrelated and unproven matter. While there, the officers noticed photos of them on the wall,...

08 June

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Potts Lawyers Awarded as a Leading Criminal Law Firm

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Potts Lawyers Awarded as a Leading Criminal Law Firm by Doyle’s Guide 2016. Managing director, Rob Franklin is pleased to announce that Potts Lawyers has again been recognised by the prestigious Doyle’s Guide as a “first tier” leading criminal law firm in Queensland. Director Bill Potts has been named as a leading criminal lawyer whilst director Cameron Browne has been named as a recommended criminal lawyer. It is heartening to see that amongst the total of 26 criminal lawyers listed for Queensland, more than a quarter have spent several years working in our criminal law practice. The Doyle’s Guide recognises top Queensland Criminal Lawyers who have been identified by clients...

07 June

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Locals can get involved with the sentencing process in a Gold Coast event as judge for a day

Posted by Potts Lawyers

in General Law News, Uncategorised

IT’S time to strap on your wig, pop on your robes and lay down the law — a free event is allowing Gold Coasters to be a judge for a day. Today’s Judge for Yourself community event will give locals the opportunity to put themselves into the shoes of a judge and decide on a sentence based on real events. Former Queensland Law Society president and Southport-based criminal lawyer Bill Potts said the event, run by the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council, was a great way to demystify the sentencing process. “The sentencing of criminals is one of the most misunderstood and difficult tasks,”...

Bill Potts comments on funding issues in Queensland’s justice system

Bill Potts comments on domestic violence issues in Queensland

Post-employment Obligations: Restraint of Trade and Non-Solicitation

Bill Potts comments on Robert Hytch’s attempt to overturn coroner’s findings

Commonwealth Games: What You Should Know From A Criminal Law Perspective

Expansion of Court and Police Powers in Relation to Public Safety

Historical gay convictions set to be expunged in bill being considered by committee

Potts Lawyers Awarded as a Leading Criminal Law Firm

Locals can get involved with the sentencing process in a Gold Coast event as judge for a day

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