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
Notice requirements for interstate practitioners
What are the circumstances in which an interstate solicitor must notify the Law Society of legal practice in NSW?
By Katherine Lau - 4 min read
Trust Lodgement Portal 2026
All law practices are required to complete their Part A in accordance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) and rule 54 of the Legal…
By Sharon Blake - 2 min read
CPD requirements: your deadline is approaching
Practitioners are reminded that the current CPD year ends on 31 March 2026.
By Licensing and Registry Department - 2 min read
The importance of renewing your practising certificate
The renewal of your practising certificate is an important cog in the regulatory system through which the integrity of the legal profession is maintained.
By Licensing and Registry Department - 6 min read
Understanding designated services: when legal services trigger Tranche 2 AML/CTF obligations
From 1 July 2026, Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime will capture new categories of professional activity.
By Carol Prasad - 9 min read
Strengthening your legal practice
Operating a law practice effectively and providing quality legal services requires more than just knowing the law.
By Katherine Lau - 8 min read
Formality and the online court – why tradition and ethics matter
Formal proceedings online must be treated at the same level as if it were ‘in-person appearances’ before the Court.
By Paul Monaghan - 3 min read
Interstate legal disciplinary decisions: February 2026
A summary of interstate disciplinary decisions involving solicitors.
By Legal Regulation Department - 5 min read