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
Defying lawyerly instinct: helping the other side
The Supreme Court of NSW recently released a guide to assist unrepresented civil litigants, entitled Representing Yourself in Civil Proceedings in the Supreme Court of New…
By Sarah Evans - 3 min read
New mega-tribunal reserves space for freedom of information
On 1 July 2015, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Cth) became a new ‘mega tribunal’ with jurisdiction over administrative review, migration and refugee appeals, social security…
By Sophie Farthing - 6 min read
Trusts and transitional provisions under the new legal profession uniform law
The Legal Profession Uniform Law and Rules commenced in New South Wales and Victoria on 1 July 2015. By CHELLY MILLIKEN.
By Chelly Milliken - 6 min read
New ethical trends and issues in a uniform legal market
The Legal Profession Uniform Law commenced on 1 July 2015. The new laws usher in a new regulatory framework for solicitors and open up a larger national…
By Paul Monaghan - 3 min read
Ethical dilemmas and issues: July 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
Legal capacity and litigation guardians in NSW
This paper provides an overview of progressive models which protect and promote the interests of persons under a legal incapacity in Victoria, Australia; British Columbia,…
By Laura Joseph - 8 min read
FOI laws in the spotlight: are the public interest objects being fulfilled?
Roughly five years on from significant government reforms to the GIPA and FOI Acts, we are presented with a timely opportunity for review. By BRENDA…
By Brenda Tronson - 6 min read
Ensuring ethical practice: beyond policies and procedures
To better ensure ethical legal practice, law firms need to take a number of practical, cultural and psychological steps. By MICHAEL LEGG and DR JUSTINE…
By Michael Legg and Justine Rogers - 6 min read
The Legal Profession Uniform Law: new requirements for government and corporate lawyers
Under the Legal Profession Uniform Law, government and corporate lawyers will generally be required to be admitted and hold a practising certificate. By CHELLY MILLIKEN.
By Chelly Milliken - 5 min read
Effective communication: a meeting of the minds
The Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) is expected to come into operation on 1 July 2015. It directs that where a costs disclosure is made, law firms…
By Glenda Carry and Frances Moffitt - 6 min read