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
The Legal Profession Uniform Law: new costs provisions ahead
This article is the third in a series of articles for the LSJ on the various aspects of the new Legal Profession Uniform Law (LPUL) that will soon regulate…
By John Fleming - 6 min read
What makes good lawyers turn bad?
Understanding behavioural ethics can assist in avoiding the common missteps to poor ethical decision-making and behaviour. By JUSTINE ROGERS and MICHAEL LEGG.
By Justine Rogers and Michael Legg - 5 min read
Ethical dilemmas and issues: May 2015
The Ethics Committee and Department of the Law Society provides guidance on ethical issues to all practitioners.
By The Ethics Committee and the Ethics Department of the Law Society of NSW - 3 min read
The NSW Youth Koori Court: a new pilot program
The NSW Youth Koori Court (YKC) began at Parramatta Children’s Court on 6 February and will continue on a pilot basis for 12 months. It…
By The Hon Sue Duncombe - 6 min read
An update on the Uniform Rules: proposed changes to CPD obligations
The Legal Profession Uniform Law is expected to commence operation in NSW and Victoria on 1 July 2015 and will replace the Legal Profession Act…
By Una Doyle and Chelly Milliken - 3 min read
Professional indemnity policy: what conduct is caught by the dishonesty exclusion?
Lawcover’s professional indemnity insurance policy indemnifies solicitors against civil liability for claims arising from the provision of legal services. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 4 min read
Ethical dilemmas: some FAQs March 2015
The Ethics Committee and Department of the Law Society provides guidance on ethical issues to all practitioners.
By The Ethics Committee and the Ethics Department of the Law Society of NSW - 3 min read
The new Legal Profession Uniform Law: what it will mean for NSW practitioners
The Legal Profession Uniform Law will regulate the legal profession in both NSW and Victoria, encompassing almost three quarters of Australia’s lawyers. By CHELLY MILLIKEN
By Chelly Milliken - 6 min read
The most frequent error in professional negligence cases
Though it is often (wrongly) thought to be self-evident, factual causation in pure economic loss cases is often complex. It requires at least as much…
By Greg Curtin - 7 min read
Ethical dilemma FAQs: December 2014
The Ethics Committee and Department of the Law Society provides guidance on ethical issues to all practitioners.
By The Ethics Committee and the Ethics Department of the Law Society of NSW - 3 min read