Interstate legal disciplinary decisions: February 2026
A summary of interstate disciplinary decisions involving solicitors.
Principals for hire – a risky proposition
It is recommended that solicitors avoid putting themselves in a situation where they are responsible for more than one practice.
Investment scam warning to trust account holders
In these matters, scammers pose as companies seeking to raise capital and request that a law practice act as an agent for the purpose of…
The value of robust conflict checking systems
Failing to recognise conflicts, whether they are conflicts between the client’s interests and the lawyer’s, or conflicts between the duties owed to current or former…
Things to consider before pursuing your client for unpaid costs
A frequent and common frustration faced by solicitors is chasing clients for unpaid legal costs. Unpaid costs adversely impact a law practice’s cashflow and, ultimately,…
The proper preparation of annexures and exhibits to affidavits
As officers of the court, we have a critical role to play in observing court rules and procedures.
The responsibilities of renewing your practising certificate
It is essential that all solicitors renew their practising certificates before 30 June each year.
What is the Professional Standards Scheme?
Learn more about this exclusive benefit for its Solicitor Members in private practice.
Recent court decisions involving solicitors
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