Guidelines
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1 Nov 2022
Electronic witnessing of documents during the COVID-19 emergency period
Guidance to members for electronic witnessing of Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney during the COVID-19 emergency period.
16 Mar 2022
How to lawfully hold and dispose of Wills and Safe Custody Documents
The Legal Profession Act & Ethics Committee clarifies how safe custody documents should be held and disposed of.
27 Aug 2021
Contact with the complainant in family violence or sexual assault matters
Guidance note regarding coming into contact with the complainant in family violence and/or sexual assault cases.
27 Aug 2021
Cross examination in family violence cases
Information about new provisions in the Family Law Act restricting cross examination in circumstances involving allegations of family violence.
5 Jul 2021
On whose authority can a law practice disburse trust money?
A case study from the 'Ethics and standards in practice' series.
29 Mar 2021
Secure express instructions when dealing with trust money
A case study from the 'Ethics and standards in practice' series.
14 Dec 2020
Let's hold back some money in Trust
A case study from the 'Ethics and standards in practice' series.
1 Dec 2020
Capacity Guidelines and Toolkit
Equipping lawyers with practical resources to assess a client's capacity and make adjustments so clients can give meaningful instructions.
23 Sep 2020
Managing the legal workforce as COVID-19 restrictions ease
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, there are a few HR questions on the minds of workplaces about how to manage staff during this phase. The Law Society’s Industrial Relations Committee has published this guide to help ACT Law Firms navigate this period.