Consultant solicitors are embracing a flexible approach to legal practice, but do they have the practising certificate to match?
By Glenda Carry and Frances Moffitt - 3 min read
If you are a consultant to a law practice, for insurance purposes the critical question is whether you are an employee or an independent contractor.
By Janice Purvis and Jen McMillan - 3 min read
Two recent decisions highlight the problems that can occur in expert reports or evidence and the attendant risks. By JENNIFER O’BRIEN
By Jennifer O'Brien - 3 min read
JEN MCMILLAN provides her top tips to help solicitors manage critical dates.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
How conveyancing solicitors can avoid professional negligence claims in a changing economy. By ROSEMARY WORKMAN.
By Rosemary Workman - 3 min read
Professional negligence claims can often arise from complex litigation. JANICE PURVIS and CANDICE PERRIMAN outline some ways to recognise and manage the risks.
By Candice Perriman and Janice Purvis - 3 min read
Four tips to minimise risks when finalising estate matters. By JEN MCMILLAN.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
Honesty is always the best policy. If a claim arises from a lack of honesty, professional indemnity insurance cover may be in jeopardy. By MALCOLM…
By Elissa Baxter and Malcolm Cameron - 4 min read
Why bilingual lawyers should think twice before taking on the role of interpreters for their clients. By JEN MCMILLAN.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
A discussion of Reilly v Reilly [2017] NSWSC 1419 and restrictions on Powers of Attorney imposed by the general law. By GREG COUSTON and TONY…
By Greg Couston and Tony Reynolds - 6 min read
Online Court has its advantages but solicitors must keep on top of their emails to avoid the risks of costs orders and dismissal of proceedings….
By Felicity Parkhill and Melissa Fenton - 3 min read
It is important to recognise the close relationship between stress and the increased risk of a professional negligence claim. By CANDICE PERRIMAN.
By Candice Perriman - 3 min read
A legal practitioner’s positive duty to assist the Court includes assisting the Court to understand an unrepresented litigant’s claims. By LUCY WILLIAMS and ROSEMARY WORKMAN.
By Lucy Williams and Rosemary Workman - 3 min read