There is more to retainer management than simply complying with legislative cost disclosure requirements. A critical part of managing a retainer effectively is setting it up clearly at the start. Getting it right in the first place is the best risk management approach. Not only should you document what you will do, but also what you won’t do.
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LPLC has produced a guide full of practical information to help lawyers be cybersafe. The guide outlines 5 key areas of focus and explains why each is important to be included in cybersafe strategies for law practices. For each key area the guide provides a checklist of practical steps to take to secure any legal practice.
The cybersecurity environment is constantly changing and with the release of the VLSB+C Minimum Cybersecurity Expectations, all practitioners have an immediate requirement to ensure that they are complying with current standards.
Suing a client for unpaid fees can be met with an allegation of negligence. This article provides some risk management tips to avoid being in this difficult situation.
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.
