Practical considerations when issuing a subpoena
There are many obstacles to issuing an effective subpoena. Learn what they are and how to avoid them.
By Justin Wong and Prudence Watts - 6 min read
Navigating court protocols in post pandemic practice
The current state of procedural complexity, with requirements varying between courts and judges, is a minefield. How can practitioners ensure they comply with all the…
By The Law Society of NSW Litigation Law and Practice Committee - 7 min read
Building trust Part 3: Supervising new lawyers online
The final article in a three-part series examining how lawyers can foster trusting relationships with clients and colleagues online and in hybrid work arrangements.
By Justine Rogers and Anthony Song - 10 min read
Building trust Part 2: Establishing trust in online and hybrid team settings
Part two in the series examines the ways in which managers can establish and maintain trust while working online or in hybrid arrangements.
By Justine Rogers and Anthony Song - 8 min read
‘Without Fear or Favour’: ALRC report on judicial impartiality
The ALRC report on judicial impartiality has recently been released. It makes sweeping and structural recommendations.
By Professor Gabrielle Appleby - 7 min read
Preparing expert evidence: ‘Render unto the expert the things that are the expert’s’
Lawyers should avoid interfering with the preparation of expert reports otherwise the report may be rejected as well as any oral evidence given under cross-examination.
By Brenda Tronson and Justin Pen - 6 min read
Less-paper practice: Paperless affidavits and expert reports
After 12 years of using less paper, I have identified several reliable rules. Allow people to work with paper without forcing people to work with paper.
By Philippe Doyle Gray - 9 min read
Good etiquette is good advocacy: Professional interactions in and out of court
As face-to-face court appearances resume, there has been an increase in reports of rudeness and intimidation from barristers and solicitors in court.
By The Law Society of NSW Litigation Law and Practice Committee - 6 min read
Challenging legal professional privilege in multidisciplinary practices
The Federal Court’s much‑anticipated judgment in the dispute between the Commissioner of Taxation and PricewaterhouseCoopers regarding legal professional privilege.
By Joanne Shepard and Vincci Chan - 6 min read
New accessorial liability for solicitors under the Sex Discrimination Act and fresh obligations under Conduct Rule 42
Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act have had implications for the recently amended Rule 42 of the Conduct Rules.
By Penny Thew - 5 min read
Recent changes to the Conduct Rules: Anti-discrimination and harassment
Changes to the Conduct Rules make clear that solicitors are expected to conduct themselves to a higher standard of conduct than prescribed in any legislation…
By Sue Cohen - 3 min read