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
Caveats and conflicts of interest
Anyone who has interacted with a caveat, been involved in the lapsing of a caveat or simply lodged a caveat, will know that conflict and…
By Katie Ticehurst - 11 min read
Solicitors’ undertakings
The use of undertakings is common amongst legal practitioners
By Professional Standards Unit - 6 min read
How PCAP can support lawyers
Many solicitors fear a letter from a regulator will spell the end of their legal career. The Professional Conduct Advisory Panel wants to help overcome…
By Professional Standards Unit - 2 min read
The 2023 Trust Compliance Season
For all the sporting fans, this is the accountants equivalent of a grand final.
By The Trust Account Depratment - 2 min read
The ABC’s of CPD
Continuing Professional Development (or CPD) is a statutory condition imposed on all Australian practising certificates.
By Licensing and Registry Department - 1 min read
New policies to protect the administration of justice
The Law Society’s Professional Standards Department has released two new important policies that help guide the exercise of regulatory functions
By Professional Standards Department - 4 min read
