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
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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 min read
(Over)working from home and beyond
Cautionary tales for employers with staff working long hours.
By Nicola Mostert and Felicity Edwards - 1 min read
Compliance risks: FAQs in the age of the coronavirus
The Law Society’s regulatory compliance solicitors answer your compliance queries
By Glenda Carry - 1 min read
Setting up an Incorporated Legal Practice under the Uniform Law in NSW
Considering setting up an Incorporated Legal Practice? Tips to avoid pitfalls that can adversely impact your professional responsibilities, set up costs & start dates.
By Frances Moffitt - 3 min read
Remote staff supervision: Managing the risks
Now is a good time to review how successful working from home arrangements are and to identify potential areas of risk.
By Renee Stevens - 2 min read
File notes: when to take them and when to use them
The real value of file notes in defending professional indemnity claims.
By Tony Reynolds and Simon Lusk - 1 min read
Company directors personally liable for GST
Advising companies on the new personal GST liability applying to company directors.
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic - 5 min read