Traps for junior lawyers: Acting for friends and family can be risky business
Although it might be tempting to act for family and friends, there are various risks and pitfalls from a professional negligence and insurance perspective.
Although it might be tempting to act for family and friends, there are various risks and pitfalls from a professional negligence and insurance perspective.
The Legal Services Commissioner of NSW on the importance of having appropriate management systems in place.
Managing cyber risk is an integral part of legal practice. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
Recent law changes require solicitors to consider additional factors when acting on transactions involving real property. By LUCY WILLIAMS.
The incidence and cost of claims against Lawcover insureds has reduced markedly. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
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…
Keep client lunches focused on building relationships not taking instructions or providing advice. By MELISSA FENTON and CRAIG HOLLAND.