With the expansion of obligations to new professional sectors and industries in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act), legal practitioners are…
By Carol Prasad - 7 min read
Failing to recognise conflicts, whether they are conflicts between the client’s interests and the lawyer’s, or conflicts between the duties owed to current or former…
By Glenda Carry - 4 min read
Operating a law practice effectively and providing quality legal services requires more than just knowing the law.
By Katherine Lau - 8 min read
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
It goes without saying that a solicitor should know the conditions of their PC thoroughly.
By The Professional Support Unit - 7 min read
Here are the steps you should take when renewing your practising certificate
By The Professional Support Unit - 4 min read
Download your copy of the Law Society and Lawcover’s latest cybersecurity resources today.
By The Professional Support Unit - 1 min read
Do you and your staff understand the implications of providing undertakings?
By The Professional Support Unit - 3 min read
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
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
It is that time of year again. The 31st of March looms – the deadline for completing our annual mandatory CPD.
By Professional Standards Unit - 3 min read