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
There are real risks when acting as a director on the board of a client’s company. By ELISSA BAXTER.
By Elissa Baxter - 4 min read
Ensure clients understand the real life impact and full scope of enduring powers of attorney. By JEN MCMILLAN.
By Jen McMillan - 5 min read
A lack of file notes is a significant handicap in presenting a successful defence on behalf of an insured. By JANICE PURVIS.
By Janice Purvis - 3 min read
From early 2018, new privacy legislation will require the mandatory reporting of certain data breaches for organisations which are required to comply with the Privacy…
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 4 min read
Reasonable supervision of staff is a requirement under the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules. Jennifer Baker of Lawcover has some compliance tips. By JENNIFER BAKER.
By Jennifer Baker - 3 min read
The retainer agreement is the best evidence of the parties’ intention and the client’s instructions at the time the scope of the work was agreed…
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 5 min read
Recent law changes require solicitors to consider additional factors when acting on transactions involving real property. By LUCY WILLIAMS.
By Lucy Williams - 6 min read
Always advise on risks, especially where the client is providing security for a third party’s benefit. By MATTHEW HARDING and KAVEETHA KUMAR.
By Matthew Harding and Kaveetha Kumar - 4 min read
The incidence and cost of claims against Lawcover insureds has reduced markedly. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 4 min read
A solicitor approached to draft a will does not always owe a duty of care to a prospective beneficiary. By ABBEY BURKE.
By Abbey Burke - 5 min read