The latest on advocate’s immunity
The latest cases underscore that settlement advice remains outside the immunity, but pleadings and evidence preparation often fall squarely within it.
A foot in each boat: dangers in acting for more than one party
What dangers arise if a solicitor decides to help by acting for multiple parties? Some guidelines for deciding whether it’s worth the risk…
Dangers for solicitors acting on intra-family transactions
As awareness grows of the prevalence of elder abuse in the community, solicitors need to be alert to the potential issues with intra-family transactions.
The dangers of communicating directly with the court
Practical guidance for legal practitioners on how to communicate with judges’ chambers.
When an inactive file becomes a problem
Inactive files can be ticking time-bombs, and ignoring them can be perilous.
Protecting yourself from claims – when a file note saves the day
Why your insurer wants you to improve your file notes.
How law firms can mitigate the risk of cyber attacks
Addressing the unspoken problem of cyber extortion against law firms – ways you need to prepare, now.
Penumbral duty no longer ‘an area of obscurity or uncertainty’
NSWCA confirms solicitors do not owe a ‘penumbral duty’ to provide advice beyond the retainer.
Limitation periods: Simple? Not always
Time limits – love ‘em or hate ‘em, you’ve gotta know them.
Preliminary agreements and the risk of litigation
The importance of drafting more effective preliminary client agreements to avoid the risk of future litigation.
The Rest climate case settlement: a precedent by any other name?
The climate change settlement raising the bar for Australian corporate risk management.