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
Here is a walk-through of how generative AI may be used to assist you to provide legal services, and the regulatory and ethical considerations that…
By The Professional Support Unit - 3 min read
How to engage ethically with a chatbot: a solicitor’s guide to responsible use of AI
By The Professional Support Unit - 10 min read
Being able to distinguish your skills and expertise from other practitioners is an important first step to building your reputation and the reputation of your…
By The Professional Support Unit - 5 min read
The Law Society’s Ethics Committee has recently updated its FAQs to provide additional guidance
By Professional Standards Unit - 1 min read
Improving professional courtesy and supervision of young lawyers are two areas of growing interest for the Law Society’s Professional Conduct Committee
By Amy Dale - 4 min read
Legal practitioners, especially law practice principals, are reminded to stay vigilant and updated on scam trends.
By Professional Standards Unit - 5 min read
Reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regime are coming. Here’s what you should know about how those reforms are progressing.
By Professional Standards Unit - 4 min read