Why it’s time to embrace the trust account
There’s a perception that trust accounting is overly complicated, time consuming or simply ‘not worth the hassle’.
By Sharon Blake - 6 min read
Considerations concerning settlement offers
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
Supervening events: learnings from Perpetual Corporate Trust Limited v Ip [2024] NSWSC 728
In this case, the Plaintiff brought legal proceedings against three defendants in connection with unpaid mortgages.
By Matthew Lo - 4 min read
Conditional cost agreements and the meaning of ‘successful outcome’
Cost agreements, unlike cost disclosure, are not mandatory.
By Dora Chan and Nick Satouris - 6 min read
When a client expresses thoughts of self-harm
While the vast majority of solicitors are not trained mental health professionals, often they find themselves acting in the role of a situational or accidental…
By Paul Monaghan and Elli Balafas - 6 min read
Balancing innovation and ethics: how law firms can prepare for AI integration
As AI’s influence grows, it is essential that solicitors are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to harness its potential, responsibly and ethically.
By Henry Ea - 5 min read
Dealing with delay
Lawyers are under constant pressure. Deadlines, demanding clients, preparation time, scheduling appointments, settlements and ensuring that all obligations are met.
By Paul Monaghan - 4 min read
To make offers of compromise but not add unnecessary terms
A cautionary tale against the adding of unnecessary things for the sake of being creative, as it risks very negative consequences.
By Matthew Lo - 5 min read
When helpful is harmful
Sometimes small helpful acts can have unintended consequences
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
‘No contact rule’ for solicitors: a regulatory perspective
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal recently found a solicitor to have engaged in professional misconduct by communicating directly with another solicitor’s client.
By Anusha Kailasanathan - 8 min read
What’s in a name? Solicitor consultants and independent contractors
A common query received by the Professional Support Unit is the difference between a NSW legal practitioner who is a ‘solicitor consultant’ and one who…
By The Professional Support Unit - 6 min read