New changes to the conduct and practice rules will assist you to navigate both your anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations and your ethical duties. Here’s…
By Bobbie Wan - 5 min read
Law practices providing a designated service now have obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (AML/CTF Act). Here is an outline…
By Brian Barlow - 4 min read
It can feel overwhelmingly lonely and distressing to be the target of unacceptable conduct in the workplace. As lawyers, we are held to the highest…
By The Professional Support Unit - 3 min read
View a summary of two recent interstate legal disciplinary decisions
By Professional Standards Unit - 9 min read
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
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
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
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
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
Why file notes are a lawyer’s best friend.
By Lawcover - 3 min read
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
The Law Society of New South Wales Professional Standards Scheme is an exclusive membership benefit for those in private practice.
By The Professional Support Unit - 2 min read
It is often a personally upsetting moment when a client dies. It is also likely we will become the object of demands for information.
By The Professional Support Unit - 5 min read