As the commencement of Tranche 2 anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) obligations edge closer, it is essential that regulated businesses consider financing of proliferation…
By Carol Prasad - 6 min read
A frequent headache experienced by solicitors who are instructed in matters where the client was previously represented by another solicitor is obtaining the client’s file.
By Dora Chan - 3 min read
Any benefit of using AI must be weighed against the fixed and variable costs of upgrading and continuing to adopt systems that are compliant with…
By Paul Monaghan - 4 min read
This case illustrates how a party’s outcome for costs orders can be impacted by procedural missteps in appealing costs orders in NCAT.
By John-Paul Panarello and Mary Tabaco - 7 min read
Many solicitors likely relate to the feeling that, no matter how deliberately they communicate throughout a matter, some clients just won’t cooperate.
By Anna Fischer - 7 min read
Since 1996 there have been rules in place in New South Wales in relation to the evidence that a solicitor for a lender may require…
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
Remember the feelings of stress and anxiety that dominated during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)pandemic, when the roads connecting neighbouring states and territories were suddenly blocked?…
By Mehzabin Farazi - 6 min read
Lawyers frequently encounter the question whether the work they do is considered engaging in legal practice and therefore requires them to hold a current practising…
By Dora Chan - 9 min read
Don’t worry, we get asked this a lot.
By Linden Barnes - 2 min read
There were eight matters determined this quarter.
By Legal Regulation Department - 6 min read
A summary of interstate disciplinary decisions involving solicitors.
By Legal Regulation Department - 6 min read