Here is what practitioners need to know about the pending changes to anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing in Australia.
By The Professional Support Unit - 4 min read
A recent case of the NSW Supreme Court provides hope for solicitors who do not (or are unable to) apply for costs assessment within the…
By Dora Chan - 5 min read
All too often we have heard stories of clients who delay or refuse to pay solicitors for their work.
By Dora Chan - 9 min read
A summary of interstate decisions involving solicitors.
By Professional Standards Department - 2 min read
View legal disciplinary decisions from the NSW Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
By Professional Standards Department - 3 min read
Recent NCAT decisions involving solicitors.
By Professional Standards Department - 2 min read
There were eight matters determined this quarter.
By Professional Standards Department - 5 min read
Lawyers are defined by their ethics.
By Paul Monaghan - 2 min read
Practitioners may be aware that each year, the Law Society of NSW conducts an annual compliance audit for Continuing Professional Development.
By The Professional Support Unit - < 1 min read
A solicitor’s professional duty to the court and the administration of justice is paramount and prevails to the extent of inconsistency with any other duty.
By Glenda Carry - 2 min read
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a recent event has underscored the vulnerability of trust accounts to cyber-attacks.
By Sharon Blake - 2 min read
A look at Metricon Homes Pty Ltd as trustee for Metricon Homes Unit Trust v Lipari (No 2) [2024] NSWSC 684
By Matthew Lo - 4 min read
In this case, the Plaintiff brought legal proceedings against three defendants in connection with unpaid mortgages.
By Matthew Lo - 3 min read