The latest on advocate’s immunity
The latest cases underscore that settlement advice remains outside the immunity, but pleadings and evidence preparation often fall squarely within it.
By Natalie Polorotoff and Lucy Williams - 2 min read
Property-related claims against solicitors: insight from new data
Stamp duty, cyber fraud and missed instructions—why property-related claims against practitioners are climbing and what you can do about it. by GLENDA CARRY
By Glenda Carry - 3 min read
Navigating new rules and duties under the Family Law Amendment Act 2024
The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 reshapes solicitor obligations: are your workflows, advice templates, intake forms and disclosure protocols ready?
By Daniela Faggionato and Catherine Hing - 2 min read
Best practice tips for protecting privilege and mitigating discovery risks
The Federal Court clarifies dominant purpose, joint privilege and evidentiary standard, providing critical insights for in-house counsel managing discovery risks.
By Elissa Baxter and Alex Haslam - 1 min read
Strangers at the gates: claims against solicitors by non-clients
Not your client, not your problem? Think again. How third parties can hold solicitors accountable for what they say and do.
By Malcolm Cameron and Gina Tasoulis - 2 min read
What the Web3 appeal means for the penalty implications of legal advice
The Full Federal Court’s ruling raises critical questions about legal advice on complex financial product definitions and cryptocurrency regulation.
By Matthew Lo and Sophie Barbour - 2 min read
Defamation law reforms: risk management tips for practitioners
Defamation law is becoming more complex and inconsistent between jurisdictions. What can you do to mitigate risk in this changing area of law?
By Milica Vukancic and Sam Rappensberg - 1 min read
Some lesser-known jurisdictional quirks
State appellant courts do not always have jurisdiction to hear appeals from their own supreme courts.
By Stephanie Barclay and Natalie Sullivan - 1 min read
Assessing capacity and managing risk: working with elderly clients
As the great wealth transfer looms, courts increasingly require solicitors to take a conservative approach in assessing testamentary capacity.
By Sophie Duffy and Baron Alder - 1 min read
Generative AI use: reducing the risks
Get around the main features of the Supreme Court Practice Note, including its prohibitions and the consequences of misuse.
By Elissa Baxter and Alex Haslam - 1 min read
Is it possible to make a public interest disclosure? New lessons for practitioners
How NSW practitioners can navigate the public interest disclosure framework without incriminating themselves or their client.
By Olivia Dixon - 2 min read