The not-so-ordinary meaning of ‘ordinarily resident’
Jen McMillan unpacks the Court’s narrow interpretation of ‘ordinarily resident’ and provides valuable practice notes and updates on residential land purchasing.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read
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.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read
Settlement perils and client regret: what can solicitors do to protect themselves?
The prospect of a client experiencing settlement regret is never far from the minds of litigation lawyers.
By Glenda Carry - 3 min read
The dangers of communicating directly with the court
Practical guidance for legal practitioners on how to communicate with judges’ chambers.
By Baron Alder and Elissa Baxter - 5 min read
When an inactive file becomes a problem
Inactive files can be ticking time-bombs, and ignoring them can be perilous.
By Jen McMillan and Candice Perriman - 3 min read
Managing risks for law firms returning to the office
Transitioning back to the office requires caution and planning.
By Nicola Mostert, Adriana Reina and Sarah Wood - 2 min read
The limited retainer – carving out property taxes
The importance of limiting retainers for property conveyances.
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic - 2 min read
Headaches with adjustment clauses in wills
Adjustment clauses in wills can seem deceptively simple, but often give rise to claims.
By Jen McMillan - 1 min read
Protecting yourself from claims – when a file note saves the day
Why your insurer wants you to improve your file notes.
By Renée Stevens - 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
Caveats in PEXA: Buyers (and solicitors) beware
Why solicitors need to take care with caveats in PEXA.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read