Could the four-day week work for law?
The prospect of a four-day work week is no longer a fantasy.
The case for diversity
Diversity is a key ingredient for successful businesses, yet Australian law firms remain culturally bland.
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.
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.
Practising under the uniform law: your questions answered – November 2015
Transfer of a practice. By GLENDA CARRY.
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…
Ensuring ethical practice: beyond policies and procedures
To better ensure ethical legal practice, law firms need to take a number of practical, cultural and psychological steps. By MICHAEL LEGG and DR JUSTINE…