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
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
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
Lawyers owe clients a duty of care to advise on a range of risks and this duty may extend to climate risks.
By Elizabeth Wild and Sarah Mansfield - 2 min read
Recent Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that a solicitor is not obliged to repeat advice previously given to a client.
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic - 2 min read
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has brought about significant legal reform that lawyers should be aware of.
By Catherine Power and Natalie Sullivan - 2 min read
Effective immediately, citizens of New Zealand and certain countries are no longer liable for surcharge purchaser duty and surcharge land tax in NSW.
By Gina Tasoulis and Lucy Williams - 1 min read
Although it might be tempting to act for family and friends, there are various risks and pitfalls from a professional negligence and insurance perspective.
By Glenda Carry - 2 min read
Although it may be tempting to act for both sides of a transaction, conflict of interest may arise and the consequences may include disciplinary action.
By Baron Alder and Sophie Duffy - 1 min read
A diagnosis of dementia is not incompatible with testamentary capacity. A prudent practitioner should keep contemporaneous documentary evidence on file to withstand a will challenge.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read
Recent decision examines obligations under Harman undertakings. Solicitors should ensure that clients understand their obligations or risk contempt of court.
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic - 2 min read
Practical tips for solicitors on avoiding conflict with beneficiaries whilst acting as a trustee.
By David Knibbs and Caitlin Watson - 2 min read
Parties are often locked in lengthy litigation due to the high conflict personalities involved and this exacts a huge toll on parties and professionals involved.
By Rachel Northcott - 1 min read