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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2025 has been a busy year for the LPLC. The Risk Management Team has published weekly updates and run monthly educational webinars to help solicitors keep up to date with the law and stay on top of important practice management issues.
Your readership and attendance play an important role in shaping the topics we prioritise and ensuring our resources remain relevant to your practice. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of our most-read articles and most-attended webinars below. All articles and webinar recordings are available on our website
Holiday time, particularly the Christmas and New Year period, is a time when law firms close their doors and staff head off for a well-earned break. To ensure that both you and your team can genuinely switch off and return refreshed, it’s important to plan the transition from a fully operational firm to a secure shutdown. Thoughtful preparation not only supports staff wellbeing but also protects your firm from risks that can arise while the office is unattended.
Here are some key issues to consider when planning your office shut down.
Solicitors should be aware of recent changes to practice requirements in the Supreme Court and County Courts of Victoria, as well as updates to the contract of sale of land, lease of real estate, and changes to prescribed forms for enduring powers of attorney.
We are united in our shock and sorrow following the horrific attacks that took place at Bondi Beach yesterday evening.
Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those who have been tragically affected by this abhorrent violence. This has particularly impacted the Jewish community of Sydney and across Australia, a community that is an integral and cherished part of our multicultural society.
We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and all who have been affected by this senseless violence. Everyone has the right to safety, security and freedom from fear.
We condemn these acts of antisemitism, extremism and violence in the strongest possible terms. We reaffirm our commitment to the rule of law, which underpins the safety and security of all in Australia.
We are united in our resolve that such acts of violence and hate will not undermine the values of inclusion and fundamental freedoms, including of religion and other rights, which define our community.
As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank our insured practitioners and stakeholders for their continued trust and engagement. We appreciate the important work you do and the role we play in supporting you throughout the year.
The LPLC is proud to present the Annual Report for 2024-2025. This high was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 12th of November 2025.
