This time it’s personal: defamation claims against lawyers
There is an increasing tendency for solicitors to raise accusations of defamation during professional conflict. This brings more heat than light. By ELISSA BAXTER.
There is an increasing tendency for solicitors to raise accusations of defamation during professional conflict. This brings more heat than light. By ELISSA BAXTER.
Reasonable supervision of staff is a requirement under the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules. Jennifer Baker of Lawcover has some compliance tips. By JENNIFER BAKER.
The Ethics Committee and Department of the Law Society provides guidance on ethical issues to all practitioners. By PENNY WATERS.