Recent Supreme Court decision confirms solicitors have an obligation to advise clients on obvious practical implications of transactions which are the subject of advice.
By Paul Kozub and Natalie Sullivan - 3 min read
Courts have held that a solicitor’s role can extend to advising on and severing joint tenancies where applicable.
By Sophie Duffy and Charu Stevenson - 4 min read
A recent decision has confirmed the general principle that solicitor’s duty is owed solely to their client and the Court.
By Charu Stevenson and Gina Tasoulis - 4 min read
Be proactive in transitioning to the new regime and remember to review funds transfer processes and confirm payment instructions by multiple methods. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 3 min read
Email scams are targeting law practices. Warn clients about email scams targeting funds transfers. Educate everyone in your law practice about risks. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 3 min read
In professional negligence litigation, client privilege will be waived if the cause of action calls into question the solicitor’s advice or conduct. By ROSEMARY WORKMAN.
By Rosemary Workman - 3 min read
In order to know whether your court interpreter is doing a good job it is necessary to understand the four modes of court interpreting currently…
By Giao Quynh Tran - 6 min read
There is an increasing tendency for solicitors to raise accusations of defamation during professional conflict. This brings more heat than light. By ELISSA BAXTER.
By Elissa Baxter - 4 min read
If the deceased’s affairs were being managed under an enduring power of attorney before death, testate administration can be significantly more complicated. By JEN MCMILLAN.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
Managing cyber risk is an integral part of legal practice. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 3 min read
To succeed in a claim for professional negligence the claimant must prove three basic elements. By TONY REYNOLDS and PAUL KOZUB.
By Tony Reynolds and Paul Kozub - 4 min read
Solicitors play an important role in safeguarding against elder abuse. By JEN MCMILLAN.
By Jen McMillan - 4 min read
Dabbling in unfamiliar practice areas can be unfair to the client and increase risk for the practitioner. By KERRIE LALICH.
By Kerrie Lalich - 3 min read