Casenotes Costs, conflicts of interest, and undertakings The NSW Court of Appeal considers a 'profound' conflict of interest, inappropriate costs and a dishonourable failure to abide by an undertaking. Meagan Liu
In practice Supervision of practice and staff Adequate supervision of a practice and its staff is both necessary and beneficial. Meagan Liu
Casenotes Tribunal: Failure to make super payments is professional misconduct Two recent NSW cases underline the importance of complying with a law practice's fiscal obligations. Meagan Liu
Casenotes Court notes ‘excessive’ legal costs for uncomplicated matter – copies reasons to LSC The Supreme Court has directed a copy of its reasons to the LSC after noting what appeared to be excessive costs charged for a personal injury case. Meagan Liu
Casenotes A contemporary court view of testamentary capacity Testamentary capacity came under the magnifying glass in a recent Court of Appeal case. Judy Hayward, Meagan Liu
Casenotes 50-year client relationship ends with documents tussle A dispute over documents followed the decision of an elderly client to change his legal adviser after more than 50 years. Meagan Liu