When an inactive file becomes a problem
Inactive files can be ticking time-bombs, and ignoring them can be perilous.
By Jen McMillan and Candice Perriman - 3 min read
Headaches with adjustment clauses in wills
Adjustment clauses in wills can seem deceptively simple, but often give rise to claims.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
Protecting yourself from claims – when a file note saves the day
Why your insurer wants you to improve your file notes.
By Renée Stevens - 3 min read
How law firms can mitigate the risk of cyber attacks
Addressing the unspoken problem of cyber extortion against law firms – ways you need to prepare, now.
By Alex Haslam and Tony Reynolds - 3 min read
Caveats in PEXA: Buyers (and solicitors) beware
Why solicitors need to take care with caveats in PEXA.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
Penumbral duty no longer ‘an area of obscurity or uncertainty’
NSWCA confirms solicitors do not owe a ‘penumbral duty’ to provide advice beyond the retainer.
By Dougal Langusch and Rosemary Workman - 3 min read
Limitation periods: Simple? Not always
Time limits – love ‘em or hate ‘em, you’ve gotta know them.
By Jennifer O'Brien - 3 min read
Migration law practitioners to cast off the shackles of dual regulation
A practical guide to the new practice rules that will apply when the dual regulation of immigration law practice ends in March.
By Frances Moffitt - 6 min read
Preliminary agreements and the risk of litigation
The importance of drafting more effective preliminary client agreements to avoid the risk of future litigation.
By Emma Griffith and Natalie Polorotoff - 3 min read
Purchaser surcharge duty: risk management tips for solicitors
With Revenue NSW audits on the rise, we set out the extra precautions you should consider when acting for ‘foreign persons’ in real property transactions.
By Tony Reynolds and Lucy Williams - 5 min read
Compliance risks: FAQs in the age of the coronavirus part 2
The Law Society’s Regulatory Compliance team answers your FAQs about legal practice in the age of the Coronavirus.
By Glenda Carry and Frances Moffitt - 4 min read