Managing safe custody documents (such as original Wills, Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Certificates of Title) places a strict legal obligation on solicitors. Unlike standard…
A summary of interstate disciplinary decisions involving solicitors.
Contingency fees have long been prohibited in NSW, reflecting the fundamental ethical principle that solicitors should not acquire a direct financial interest in the outcome…
Appropriate supervision and oversight of legal services are at the heart of legal practice regulatory compliance.
From 1 July 2026, tranche 2 anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations extend to legal practitioners that provide one or more designated services under…
It can feel overwhelmingly lonely and distressing to be the target of unacceptable conduct in the workplace. As lawyers, we are held to the highest…
Law practices providing a designated service now have obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (AML/CTF Act). Here is an outline…
New changes to the conduct and practice rules will assist you to navigate both your anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations and your ethical duties. Here’s…
Renewals are an important cog in the regulatory system through which the integrity of the legal profession is maintained.
When client relationships deteriorate, pressure on trust money inevitably increases. The safest course is often the simplest: don’t disburse trust money until you are clearly…
Principals are responsible for ensuring that effective safeguards are in place to protect trust accounts from unauthorised access, cyber threats and data compromise.
There are five types of law practice structures under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) (Uniform Law).
