Can law firms take lessons from elite sports?
As law firms battle for an edge in Australia’s cut-throat legal sector, experts say key lessons can be learnt from professional athletes.At first glance, the…
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: November 2016
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.Key developments Local Courts in rural and…
7 ways to maximise the Millennial Effect
If we believed everything we read about Millenials, or “Gen Y”, we’d have organisations full of self-entitled, narcissistic, lazy people who have zero loyalty.If we…
The case for diversity
Diversity is a key ingredient for successful businesses, yet Australian law firms remain culturally bland.Diversity is a key ingredient for successful businesses, yet Australian law…
Insolvency & incorporated law firms: lessons from Slater & Gordon’s troubles
Rights of clients are upheld by lawyers as part of their legal and ethical obligations. The incorporation of the law firm does not displace this…
Informal communications with judges’ chambers: a professional and risk management issue
There are well established and clear protocols for communications with judges and judges’ chambers. However, breaches of protocols are not uncommon. By GREG COUSTON and…
Are you supervising as you should? Your staff & your practice depend on it
Principals and solicitors with ‘designated responsibility’ also have statutory obligations to exercise ‘reasonable supervision’ over their staff and the legal services provided by the firm….
Practising under the uniform law: your questions answered – December 2015
Incorporated legal practices and supervision of newly admitted lawyers. By GLENDA CARRY.Incorporated Legal Practices Q. I am an authorised principal of an Incorporated Legal Practice…
The successful country legal practice secrets and wisdom
Creativity and flexibility are key in retaining regional and rural legal staff for competitive advantage. By CAROLINE HART.Snapshot Two crucial elements for a successful legal…
Practising under the uniform law: your questions answered – November 2015
Transfer of a practice. By GLENDA CARRY.Transfer of a practice Q. I am a sole practitioner. After many years in sole practice and with the…
The risks of mixing legal and financial advice
Solicitors must be conscious of the difference between financial and legal advice and know when to advise a client of the need to obtain independent…