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
Continuing Professional Development (or CPD) is a statutory condition imposed on all Australian practising certificates.
By Licensing and Registry Department - 1 min read
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
The following decisions, which are recorded in the Office of Legal Services Commissioner Disciplinary Register, were made by the Council up to and including 3…
By Professional Standards Department - 4 min read
Unless approved to be employed as a lay associate, a law practice is prohibited from employing two distinct categories of “disqualified persons” under s121 of…
By Professional Standards Unit - 6 min read
Recent matters where young lawyers have over-stepped the mark of what they can lawfully do, highlights the essential role Principals of law firms play.
By Marilyn Cox - 7 min read
Solicitors, real estate seller’s and buyer’s agents need to work together to ensure an efficient conveyancing process for residential property transactions.
By The Professional Support Unit - 6 min read
Providing that a contractual claim can be established, legal practitioners are now able to recover unpaid costs by commencing court proceedings
By The Professional Support Unit - 4 min read