Risk On Air

The law in relation to institutional abuse is rapidly evolving. In this episode, Julian Morrow talks with Cath Power, Partner at Wotton + Kearney about the High Court decision in GLJ v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore [2032] HCA 32, what it means for permanent stay applications, and the implications for solicitors acting for parties in institutional abuse matters. CASES: GLJ v the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore [2032] HCA 32 Willmot v The State of Queensland [2023] HCATrans 155 Bird v DP [2032] HCATrans 145 Transcript: Episode 35: The evolving law in relation to institutional abuse

When you’re a new lawyer you are keen to impress and demonstrate your knowledge. In this episode, host Julian Morrow and Susan Hill, Special Counsel at Hones Lawyers, talk about the tendency for new lawyers to stray into ‘lone wolf thinking’, and this podcast will help new lawyers and their supervisors and colleagues to recognise when that is happening and avoid the dangers it poses. Additional Resources: New Lawyer Accelerator Program Transcript: Episode 34: Lone Wolf Thinking

Interest rate rises, surges in inflation and escalating cost of living. In this episode, host Julian Morrow chats with Malcolm Cameron, National Practice Group Leader at Sparke Helmore about our rapidly changing economy, the impact this has on solicitors and how economic pressures can increase the likelihood of professional negligence claims occurring. Additional Resources: Australian Executor Trustees (SA) Ltd v Kerr [2021] NSWCA 5 Secured Lending 1 Pty Ltd v Mahmassani [2021] NSWSC 811 Transcript: Episode 33: Solicitors Under Fire: Economic Impact on Negligence Claims

What situations lead to a personal costs order and how can you limit your exposure? In this episode, host Julian Morrow and Jon Tyne, special counsel with Sparke Helmore, chat about circumstances where personal costs orders may be made against solicitors and share practical steps that can be taken to limit the risks of exposure. Additional Resources: Canon Finance Australia Limited v Reliance Medical Practice Pty Ltd & Ors (No 8) [2020] NSWSC 1898 Transcript: Episode 32: Getting personal – limiting your exposure to personal costs orders

With communication issues the leading cause of claims against lawyers, it is important to be aware that not all clients process information in the same way. In this episode, host Julian Morrow and Barrister Ian Duane chat about neurodiversity and the particular challenges of communicating with neurodiverse clients involved in litigation. We provide some practical ways you can improve your awareness and meet different communication styles to obtain the best outcome for your clients. Transcript: Episode 31: Neurodiversity and litigation - recognising and advising clients

Solicitors are subject to strict and ongoing obligations in relation to costs estimates and disclosures. In this episode, host Julian Morrow, co-founder of the Chaser and Giant Dwarf, and host of ABC Radio National’s Sunday Extra, chats with Barrister Michelle Castle about the practicalities of meeting your obligations and explores some key cases on costs. Additional Resources: Bell Lawyers v Pentelow [2019] HCA 29 Coshott v Spencer & Ors; Coshott v Spencer & Ors [2019] HCATrans 183 Todorovska v Brydens [2022] NSWCA 47 Atanaskovic Hartnell v Birketu Pty Ltd [2021] NSWCA 201 Transcript: Episode 30: Footing the bill – emerging trends and issues in costs

In this episode, host Julian Morrow chats with Alistair Marshall about the changing legal services market and looks at practical tips for attracting clients to your legal practice. Additional Resources: Alistair Marshall bio Transcript: Navigating the New – the Law Practice as a Business

In this episode, host Julian Morrow co-founder of The Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra chats with Susan Warda, Partner at Mills Oakley Lawyers, and Family Law Accredited Specialist. Additional Resources: Susan Warda bio

In this episode, host Julian Morrow co-founder of the Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra chats with Simone Herbert-Lowe, Director at Law & Cyber, about cybercrime and cyber assisted fraud in legal practice. They discuss...

In this episode, host Julian Morrow co-founder of the Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra chats with Susan Hill, Special Counsel at Hones Lawyers and author of “A New Lawyers Guide to Getting it Right...

In this episode host Julian Morrow co-founder of the Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra chats with Elissa Baxter, Chief Legal Officer at Lawcover about file ownership. We examine recent case law on the ownership...

In this episode – Host Julian Morrow (co-founder of the Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra) chats with John McKenzie, (Legal Services Commissioner for NSW) about solicitor complaints. They explore the key causes of complaints,...

In this episode we delve into neuroscience and how it can help us manage our workloads, reduce risk and how maintaining mental fitness can prepare you for life’s biggest challenges. Hosted by Julian Morrow, co-founder of the Chaser, Giant Dwarf...

Renee Stevens, Legal Risk Manager at Lawcover and Kristy Nunn, Director of Mullane & Lindsay, discuss recent cases and claims highlighting some key risk areas of family law practice, and explore how to manage these risks effectively. Show Notes: Binding...

In this episode, Jack Boyd provides the inside story on how New South Wales law firms have been impacted by cyber-attacks in the last few years.

In this episode, Elissa Baxter, General Counsel at Lawcover and Michaela Moloney, Partner at K&L Gates, discuss sexual harassment in law practices. Show notes: Need cover for employment related claims? Consider Lawcover’s NEW Lawyers Management Liability insurance. Click here for...

The aftermath of a claim is a prime opportunity to explore changes to a law practice, particularly issues around employees whose conduct might have contributed to the claim. Show Notes: In this episode, guests Alex Haslam and Sarah Wood discuss...

We discuss the importance of having a risk management strategy for your legal practice. This includes the four essential questions that every legal practice owner should ask in order to reduce general risks and in particular, the risk of claims.

Every client file is different and proper management is key for timely and effective client service and risk mitigation.

When running a legal practice what are your obligations as an employer when it comes to working remotely? We discuss the risks, what is reasonably practicable and how you can minimise the risk to yourself, the legal practice and your employees to ensure a safe and effective work environment for everyone.