Best practice standards for representing Aboriginal clients
Legal Aid’s helpful guide provides guidance on issues impacting representation of Aboriginal clients.
By Scott Hawkins and Emma Langton - 4 min readLegal Aid’s helpful guide provides guidance on issues impacting representation of Aboriginal clients.
By Scott Hawkins and Emma Langton - 4 min readThe courts weigh in on the pros and cons of remote online cross-examination.
By Aaron Irving and Adam Zwi - 6 min readThe real value of file notes in defending professional indemnity claims.
By Tony Reynolds and Simon Lusk - 4 min readTwo recent cases raise concerns about pursuing e-trials to avoid delays when the circumstances would have likely warranted an adjournment a few months ago.
By Fiona Dernikovic and Marion Wright - 7 min readClear and effective communication is key in minimising the likelihood of a professional negligence claim.
By Melissa Fenton and Emma Griffith - 3 min readA guide to when fiduciaries can seek judicial advice and protect themselves from personal liability.
By Darryl Browne - 6 min readThe Legal Services Commissioner of NSW on the importance of having appropriate management systems in place.
By John McKenzie - 6 min readConsultant solicitors are embracing a flexible approach to legal practice, but do they have the practising certificate to match?
By Glenda Carry and Frances Moffitt - 3 min readIf you are a consultant to a law practice, for insurance purposes the critical question is whether you are an employee or an independent contractor.
By Janice Purvis and Jen McMillan - 3 min readA recent case clarifies the rule requiring an opponent’s consent to be obtained before any communication with the Court.
By Angus MacInnis - 5 min readJEN MCMILLAN provides her top tips to help solicitors manage critical dates.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min readCDPP’s e-Brief Referral Guidelines to improve the efficiency of prosecutions. By ILAN LEWIS
By Ilan Lewis - 3 min readHow conveyancing solicitors can avoid professional negligence claims in a changing economy. By ROSEMARY WORKMAN.
By Rosemary Workman - 3 min read