This Checklist is designed to help solicitors and barristers ensure they have correctly addressed all of the relevant issues in terms of settlement. Using this checklist will help avoid the most common mistakes LPLC sees in terms of settlement that lead to claims. Barristers may find it useful to use this checklist alongside LPLC's Good Counsel – Practice Risk Guide for Barristers.
The law governing financial agreements is technical and complex. This article gives practical guidance for practitioners advising on agreements to help ensure they are binding and avoid claims.
Time limits most commonly missed in relation to de facto limitations, a claim example and lessons learned.
Time limits most commonly missed in relation to appeals, a claim example and lessons learned.
The LPLC Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance portal is open for processing renewals for the 2024–25 year for private law practices.
Our office will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 21 December 2023 and will re-open at 9am on Monday 8 January 2024.
LPLC’s office will relocate to new premises at Level 19, 140 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 from Monday 15 January 2024. Phone and email contact details remain unchanged.
The State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 12 December 2023. The new law introduces significant property tax changes in Victoria with effect from 1 January 2024.
