Can solicitors use confidential client information to recover unpaid legal costs?
In short: no. Solicitors are subject to professional obligations that govern the handling of client information—even where fees remain unpaid.
Importance of class actions, claim farming and contingency fees for lawyers
From data breaches to medical devices, class action claims can be brought in almost any sphere. What are the ethical and costs considerations for lawyers?
Solicitors’ rules and ethical responsibilities when dealing with older clients
The proliferation of elder abuse has highlighted the fundamental and unique role solicitors play in preventing this new epidemic.
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