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
Privilege lost: preservation of privilege, practice pointers
A client’s legal professional privilege can be destroyed and lost relatively easily (often inadvertently) by that client’s own conduct, or the conduct of their lawyers….
By Greg Couston and Lucy Williams - 1 min read
Informal wills: the duty of a lawyer to consider, discuss and make an informal will for a client
Practitioners should be aware of the provisions of the Succession Act, which allow a testator(trix) to make an “informal will”. By GREG COUSTON and DANIEL ST…
By Greg Couston and Daniel St. George - 2 min read
Prospects of success: the dangers of overstating
Lawyers should not advise that a client has good prospects of success in litigation without considering the measure of damages if the client succeeds. By…
By John Coorey and Victoria Huntington - 1 min read
Extent of duty: how far should you go?
If doing legal work on a pro bono basis, lawyers must provide clients with the same level of knowledge and skill afforded to a paying…
By Peter Moran and Amy Malaquin - 1 min read