Small law practices and privacy law: the impact of Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms
AML/CTF Reporting Entities will also have privacy obligations
By Carol Prasad - 5 min read
Recent decisions of the Council of the Law Society of NSW
View recent decisions of the Council of the Law Society of NSW
By Professional Standards Department - 2 min read
Interstate legal disciplinary decisions
View a summary of two recent interstate legal disciplinary decisions
By Professional Standards Unit - 9 min read
Your holiday season practice management checklist
Now is the time for principal solicitors to take steps to ready themselves and their practices for the holiday shutdown
By The Professional Support Unit - 4 min read
Why ethics and professional standards never take a holiday
COVID-19 may be on the wane but sexual harassment, other forms of harassment and workplace bullying continue to be prevalent in the legal profession, with…
By The Professional Support Unit - 4 min read
Setting up a community legal service
Lawyers who volunteer at a community legal service can gain a great sense of purpose and satisfaction
By The Professional Support Unit - 7 min read
Your CPD: a statutory obligation
With less than six months of the current CPD year remaining, it is timely to refresh your knowledge of your CPD obligations.
By The Professional Support Unit - 2 min read
What should I put in a costs agreement?
Taking the plunge to set up your own law practice can be both exciting and daunting but there are a number of steps that need…
By The Professional Support Unit - 7 min read
Lawcover guide: false file notes
Why file notes are a lawyer’s best friend.
By Lawcover - 3 min read
Failure to disclose: unsatisfactory professional conduct
This article provides a case summary of Legal Services Commissioner v Desacola, where a lawyer’s failure to disclose resulted in a finding of unsatisfactory professional…
By Professional Standards Unit - 7 min read