Navigating the perils of conversation evidence
The Federal Court has examined the ‘usual practice’ of drafting affidavits in NSW and confirmed there is no rule requiring witnesses to use direct speech.
By Jonathan Adamopoulos - 7 min readThe Federal Court has examined the ‘usual practice’ of drafting affidavits in NSW and confirmed there is no rule requiring witnesses to use direct speech.
By Jonathan Adamopoulos - 7 min readAustralian Qualified Bilingual Lawyers play an integral role in bridging the gap and improving access to justice in a legal system that is largely monolingual.
By Yin Chen and Anthony Song - 8 min readThe 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 readSolicitors’ certificates of independent advice in relation to loans and guarantees are prohibited under Practice Rule 11.
By Linden Barnes and Jen McMillan - 4 min readThe Ethics Committee of the Law Society provides an examination of the ethical boundaries involved in ‘one stop shop’ multi-disciplinary practices.
By The Law Society's Ethics Committee - 5 min readSimone Herbert-Lowe makes a case for solicitors having a duty of technological competence given the potential for significant financial harm.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 6 min readLegal Project Management can support as well as challenge legal professional values and rules of conduct.
By Justine Rogers and Professor Peter Dombkins - 8 min readInsights and practical tips for working with clients with disability & engaging with the Royal Commission.
By Oliver Moore - 6 min readWhen should you decline to act for a client? Recent headlines may have you wondering.
By Michelle Castle and David Pritchard SC - 8 min readYour file notes, your business? New Supreme Court decisions might have you thinking again.
By Michelle Castle - 6 min readAddressing the unspoken problem of cyber extortion against law firms – ways you need to prepare, now.
By Alex Haslam and Tony Reynolds - 3 min readNSWCA confirms solicitors do not owe a ‘penumbral duty’ to provide advice beyond the retainer.
By Dougal Langusch and Rosemary Workman - 3 min readLegal Aid’s helpful guide provides guidance on issues impacting representation of Aboriginal clients.
By Scott Hawkins and Emma Langton - 4 min read