Practical considerations when issuing a subpoena
There are many obstacles to issuing an effective subpoena. Learn what they are and how to avoid them.
By Justin Wong and Prudence Watts - 2 min read
New legislation is super-charging paperless litigation
An affidavit may now be electronic, using no paper whatsoever. Deponents and witnesses may electronically sign draft affidavits in PDF when making a paperless affidavit.
By Philippe Doyle Gray - 2 min read
Independent advice – know your obligations
Solicitors’ certificates of independent advice in relation to loans and guarantees are prohibited under Practice Rule 11.
By Linden Barnes and Jen McMillan - 1 min read
Multi-disciplinary practices: what are the ethical boundaries?
The Ethics Committee of the Law Society provides an examination of the ethical boundaries involved in ‘one stop shop’ multi-disciplinary practices.
By The Law Society's Ethics Committee - 1 min read
Solicitors’ duties in the digital era – is there a duty of technological competence?
Simone Herbert-Lowe makes a case for solicitors having a duty of technological competence given the potential for significant financial harm.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 1 min read
Balancing Legal Project Management with lawyers’ professional obligations
Legal Project Management can support as well as challenge legal professional values and rules of conduct.
By Justine Rogers and Professor Peter Dombkins - 2 min read
Working with clients with disability: improving experiences in the justice system
Insights and practical tips for working with clients with disability & engaging with the Royal Commission.
By Oliver Moore - 2 min read
When should I not act for a client?
When should you decline to act for a client? Recent headlines may have you wondering.
By Michelle Castle and David Pritchard SC - 3 min read
Who gets the file notes? Supreme Court provides new guidance
Your file notes, your business? New Supreme Court decisions might have you thinking again.
By Michelle Castle - 2 min read
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.
By Alex Haslam and Tony Reynolds - 2 min read
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.
By Dougal Langusch and Rosemary Workman - 2 min read