Decisions by the Professional Conduct Committee: November 2024
A summary of recent decisions by the Professional Conduct Committee
Recent NCAT decisions
Summaries of recent NCAT decisions concerning solicitors.
The forgotten disclosure?
A review of Section 174 (3) of the Legal Profession Uniform Law
Make wellbeing a priority this holiday season
Lawyer wellbeing has been a particular focus for the Law Society this year.
An overview of file ownership
This article is the first in a two-part series designed to provide an overview of file ownership.
About the Law Society of NSW Professional Standards Scheme
Solicitor Members, Life Members, and ILP Members of the Law Society of NSW engaging in private legal practice are eligible to participate in the Scheme.
The Law Society’s Pastoral Support Service
This service has been developed in response to the demands and stresses faced by many practitioners within the legal profession.
An AML update for practitioners
This article provides a high-level overview of the upcoming AML reforms and obligations for lawyers.
Who is instructing?
A key part of the client engagement process involves checking that the person instructing has the capacity and authority to provide those instructions.
Integrity over this holiday season
How lawyers can avoid any integrity compromises over the Christmas season