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December 12, 2014 By Louise Mathias

World Cup Champions

Some news reports for the recent World Cup stated “Lack of teamwork leads to Brazil draw against Mexico” . The New York Times said “German teamwork, efficiency, thoroughness, collective spirit, call it what you will, beat the Netherlands that time.” The Atlantic wrote “Germany's Beautifully Communal World Cup Win Over Argentina - The victors put the team ahead of the individual.” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Family Law (Parenting and Property), Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence, Wills and Probate (including Family Provisions) Tagged With: Ethics

December 12, 2014 By Louise Mathias

6 Keys To A Successful Business

As lawyers are we content with the perception of the profession, with the common derogatory jokes that are bandied around, such as: “When do you know a lawyer is telling the truth? When his lips are shut.” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Family Law (Parenting and Property) Tagged With: Ethics

December 8, 2014 By Louise Mathias

Do solicitors need to disclose a barristers cost/fee agreement to the client?

After having some very unpleasant and unprofessional experiences in relation to the payment of my fees, I wondered how many other Solicitors brief and pay Barristers according to their own “rules” and not according to the Solicitors professional ethical obligations found in the Legal Profession Act 2004 (NSW) or the NSW Professional Conduct and Practice Rules 2013 (“Solicitors Rules”)? Do you know what are solicitors ethical obligations in respect to Barristers? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law (Local Court), Family Law (Parenting and Property), Personal Injury + Medical Negligence, Wills and Probate (including Family Provisions) Tagged With: Ethics

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