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
Getting the message across: clients, clarity and communication
Clear and effective communication is key in minimising the likelihood of a professional negligence claim.
By Melissa Fenton and Emma Griffith - 1 min read
Land Tax Certificates and termination of contracts for sale of land
The importance of settlement dates for land tax certificates.
By Tony Reynolds and Tony Cavanagh - 1 min read
Solicitor consultants: have you considered the terms of your practising certificate?
Consultant solicitors are embracing a flexible approach to legal practice, but do they have the practising certificate to match?
By Glenda Carry and Frances Moffitt - 2 min read
Solicitor consultants: Have you considered your insurance cover?
If you are a consultant to a law practice, for insurance purposes the critical question is whether you are an employee or an independent contractor.
By Janice Purvis and Jen McMillan - 2 min read
Expert reports and evidence – the dangers of non-compliance
Two recent decisions highlight the problems that can occur in expert reports or evidence and the attendant risks. By JENNIFER O’BRIEN
By Jennifer O'Brien - 1 min read
Reduce risk and stress by systematically managing critical dates
JEN MCMILLAN provides her top tips to help solicitors manage critical dates.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read
Practical tips for conveyancing solicitors in a changing economy
How conveyancing solicitors can avoid professional negligence claims in a changing economy. By ROSEMARY WORKMAN.
By Rosemary Workman - 1 min read
Lawcover tips for managing some key risks in litigation practice
Professional negligence claims can often arise from complex litigation. JANICE PURVIS and CANDICE PERRIMAN outline some ways to recognise and manage the risks.
By Candice Perriman and Janice Purvis - 2 min read
Tips for finalising estate matters
Four tips to minimise risks when finalising estate matters. By JEN MCMILLAN.
By Jen McMillan - 1 min read
Honesty is the best (way to make sure you are covered under the) policy
Honesty is always the best policy. If a claim arises from a lack of honesty, professional indemnity insurance cover may be in jeopardy. By MALCOLM…
By Elissa Baxter and Malcolm Cameron - 1 min read