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
Costs disclosure and the Uniform Law: has your client really understood you?
The Legal Profession Uniform Law 2014 introduces new obligations of disclosure. By PETER ROSIER.
By Peter Rosier - 7 min read
Practising under the uniform law: your questions answered – December 2015
Incorporated legal practices and supervision of newly admitted lawyers. By GLENDA CARRY.
By Glenda Carry - 3 min read
The successful country legal practice secrets and wisdom
Creativity and flexibility are key in retaining regional and rural legal staff for competitive advantage. By CAROLINE HART.
By Caroline Hart - 7 min read
Practising under the uniform law: your questions answered – November 2015
Transfer of a practice. By GLENDA CARRY.
By Glenda Carry - 3 min read
The role and duties of lawyers assisting public inquiries: part two
Within the advisory role of counsel assisting a public inquiry, there are occasions where a more proactive or ‘lateral thinking’ approach to the development of…
By Ian Harvey - 6 min read
The role and duties of lawyers assisting public inquiries: part one
The revised Solicitors’ Conduct Rules 2015 continue to recognise the role of solicitors appearing as counsel assisting an ‘inquisitorial body’. By IAN HARVEY.
By Ian Harvey - 6 min read
Practising under the uniform law: your questions answered – October 2015
Incorporated legal practices and supervision of newly admitted lawyers. By GLENDA CARRY.
By Glenda Carry - 3 min read
Contempt: blurring the line between civil and criminal proceedings
A corporate defendant is amenable to an order under r 29.07(2) of the Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2005 (Vic) to make discovery of documents in…
By Emily Bell - 5 min read
Ethical dilemmas and issues: September 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
Professional conduct: when honesty is the best policy
Misappropriation of clients’ funds, even if intended to be temporary, constitutes professional misconduct. By BRENDA TRONSON.
By Brenda Tronson - 6 min read