What work experience was like at the Law Society of NSW
From team meetings, the service of legal documents, attending the Supreme Court and even a visit to Parliament House
NSW bans claim farming: update for personal injury practitioners
Following the passage of the Claim Farming Practices Prohibition Act 2025 (NSW) in April this year, solicitors practising in personal injury law should be alert…
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…
Small business simplified debt restructuring and the Uniform Law
Simplified Debt Restructuring is a type of ‘external administration’ under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act); however, directors remain in control of the company under…
Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms: navigating proliferation financing
As the commencement of Tranche 2 anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) obligations edge closer, it is essential that regulated businesses consider financing of proliferation…
Artificial Intelligence in legal practice – cost considerations
Any benefit of using AI must be weighed against the fixed and variable costs of upgrading and continuing to adopt systems that are compliant with…
When might a Tripartite Deed come in handy
A frequent headache experienced by solicitors who are instructed in matters where the client was previously represented by another solicitor is obtaining the client’s file.
10 things every trust account holder should know
A handy guide to help ensure that law practices across NSW comply with their trust accounting obligations
Are you on the High Court Register of Practitioners?
In order to practise in a federal court or a court exercising federal jurisdiction in NSW, a legal practitioner must, in addition to having an…
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…
Be ready for cybercrime
Download your copy of the Law Society and Lawcover’s latest cybersecurity resources today.