LPLC has developed a Cyber Security Guide covering five key areas to help time-poor and information-overloaded lawyers understand the risks and act to make their practice safer. The guide has been designed for sole practitioners and small to medium firms as this is where most of the cyber claims occur, however it is equally relevant […]
A practical guide to help lawyers be cybersafe
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Safe practice during the pandemic
Working remotely still requires access to practice management tools, doing all the steps in a matter and not being distracted Stay alert to cyber risks Plan what to do if staff are unavailable Review files and record what needs to be done where someone else can action it if required Keep clients informed Take time […]
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Solicitors’ certificates – risky business in COVID-19
In the current financial environment requests for practitioners to advise on loans and guarantees, particularly from second and third tier lenders, appear to be increasing. Providing solicitors’ certificates in these matters is risky at the best of times, but where there is uncertainty about future financial and property market stability and clients under severe financial […]
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Subject to finance timely reminder
Subject to finance clauses have always been a source of claims but attention needs to be paid to them more than ever in this current uncertain economic climate. There are two recurring mistakes we see in claims that are particularly relevant at the moment. The first is that clients are not adequately advised about how […]
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Client money at risk – EFT email fraud a continuing threat
Introduction Lawyers retained in transactional matters involving the electronic movement of client funds are continuing to be targeted by cybercriminals through compromised email accounts and fraudulently sent or altered emails. There is no worse feeling for a practitioner than a phone call from a client saying they haven’t received the money they were expecting, and […]
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GST withholding key date looming – what you need to know
Certain contracts entered into before 1 July 2018 that settle after 1 July 2020 will be subject to GST withholding requirements. With this crucial date close by practitioners need to remember to consider GST withholding for these older contracts. LPLC receives regular enquiries from practitioners about the GST withholding regime, so here are some […]
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Could you pick a scam email? -take the quiz
We all know by now that practitioners and firms are targets for email fraud. An increasing flow of cyber claims coming to us though tell us that not everyone is good at picking the difference between a legitimate email and one from a scammer. It gets harder as cyber criminals become more and more sophisticated. […]
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Urgent steps for moving to remote working
Compliance with Stage 4 COVID-19 business restrictions announced by the Victorian Government on 3 August requires law firms in the Melbourne metropolitan area to close their offices from midnight on 5 August 2020 and work from home. Victorian Government Stage 4 Restrictions – Guide for Business Stage 4 Restrictions – Law institute of Victoria FAQ’s […]
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New VLSB+C eConveyancing guide – 3 things you need to know
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner recently published a guide: E-Conveyancing: Regulatory Guidelines The guide contains the regulator’s expectations of practitioners conducting electronic conveyancing. Practitioners may need to make changes to their current conveyancing practices in light of the regulator’s expectations. In this article we have highlighted three of important areas covered by the guide […]
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Free online learning while working from home
Looking for some free online learning options while working from home? Here’s a couple you might like to consider. Legal research at the Law Library The Law Library of Victoria has two free online courses for Victorian legal practitioners to help brush up on your case law and legislation research skills. You can access the […]
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