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
Solicitors are a dedicated lot, always working hard and focused on their work every waking minute of their professional lives. Being dedicated, focused and diligent,…
By Paul Monaghan and Anna Fischer - 5 min read
A summary of interstate disciplinary decisions involving solicitors.
By Legal Regulation Department - 7 min read
A summary of recent NCAT decisions involving solicitors.
By Legal Regulation Department - 1 min read
A summary of PCC decisions to from April to June 2026
By Professional Standards Department - 6 min read
August 2026
By Legal Regulation Department - 1 min read
Renewals are an important cog in the regulatory system through which the integrity of the legal profession is maintained.
By Licensing and Registry Department - 7 min read
When client relationships deteriorate, pressure on trust money inevitably increases. The safest course is often the simplest: don’t disburse trust money until you are clearly…
By Sharon Blake - 4 min read
Principals are responsible for ensuring that effective safeguards are in place to protect trust accounts from unauthorised access, cyber threats and data compromise.
By Sharon Blake - 5 min read
There are five types of law practice structures under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) (Uniform Law).
By Mehzabin Farazi - 8 min read