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
The trust lodgement portal
In the world of legal practice, trust isn’t just for building strong relationships.
By Sharon Blake - 3 min read
Shalhoub v Johnson and the meaning of proportionality
The case emphasised that the amount of the claim is only one of the factors to be considered in the proportionality principle.
By The Law Society of NSW Costs Committee and The Professional Support Unit - 5 min read
Latest developments to the Chorley exception
Can a partnership law firm recover costs incurred by its employed solicitors when the solicitors act for the firm in the proceedings?
By The Law Society of NSW Costs Committee, Matthew Lo and The Professional Support Unit - 8 min read
A solicitor’s cheat sheet to practising certificate conditions
It goes without saying that a solicitor should know the conditions of their PC thoroughly.
By The Professional Support Unit - 7 min read
A guide to the annual practising certificate renewal process
Here are the steps you should take when renewing your practising certificate
By The Professional Support Unit - 4 min read
Be ready for cybercrime
Download your copy of the Law Society and Lawcover’s latest cybersecurity resources today.
By The Professional Support Unit - 1 min read
Spotlight on undertakings
Do you and your staff understand the implications of providing undertakings?
By The Professional Support Unit - 3 min read
Recent decisions of the Council of the Law Society of NSW
The following decisions, which are recorded in the Office of Legal Services Commissioner Disciplinary Register, were made by the Council up to and including 31…
By Professional Standards Department - 3 min read
The significance of reporting trust account irregularities
Trust accounts play a pivotal role in maintaining integrity, transparency and fiduciary responsibilities of the legal profession.
By The Professional Support Unit - 4 min read