Formality and the Court – a tale of tradition and ethics
The legal profession combines both tradition and ethics in the provision of legal services. This is best illustrated when appearing in Court and the ethical…
Why you should complete your Practice Management Course at the Law Society of NSW
The upcoming practice management course will feature speakers from the Law Society’s professional support unit and a range of experienced practitioners on topics from costs…
That party wasn’t my client!
The duty to act in the best interests of the client in any matter in which the solicitor represents the client is a fundamental ethical…
Avoiding any compromise to integrity
Lawyers are defined by their ethics.
To act or not to act? That is the question
Recent cases and reform show the importance of deciding whether or not to act for a client, especially for probate solicitors.
Misleading by omission: Can we omit a key ingredient?
There are situations where an omission is simply dishonest.
Can I debrief to friends about my clients?
Why candid conversations with friends could leave lawyers exposed to breaches of confidentiality
Professional ethics: mandatory disclosure
What to do when certain undesirable events occur
Mind your ethics: Tips and tricks for playing by the rules 2022
Let the Law Society’s ethics lawyers guide you through the ethical mind field of legal practice
Multi-disciplinary practices: what are the ethical boundaries?
The Ethics Committee of the Law Society provides an examination of the ethical boundaries involved in ‘one stop shop’ multi-disciplinary practices.