New accessorial liability for solicitors under the Sex Discrimination Act and fresh obligations under Conduct Rule 42
Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act have had implications for the recently amended Rule 42 of the Conduct Rules.
Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act have had implications for the recently amended Rule 42 of the Conduct Rules.
There is an increasing tendency for solicitors to raise accusations of defamation during professional conflict. This brings more heat than light. By ELISSA BAXTER.
Reasonable supervision of staff is a requirement under the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules. Jennifer Baker of Lawcover has some compliance tips. By JENNIFER BAKER.
The Ethics Committee and Department of the Law Society provides guidance on ethical issues to all practitioners. By PENNY WATERS.