Risk on Air

What really counts as a claim? When does a concern become a notifiable circumstance, and what happens after you contact Lawcover? Through practical examples and straight‐talking guidance, we lift the lid on claims...

Capacity issues extend well beyond wills. From property transactions to litigation and settlements, this episode examines where solicitors go wrong, what the courts expect, why capacity must be reassessed throughout a...

As convenient communication apps become embedded in legal practice, new risk issues are emerging. This episode explores the hidden hazards behind everyday tools, from lost records to waived privilege, and shares...

We explore the realities of starting a new law practice from the ground up with key insights on risk management, compliance hurdles, business planning, and the importance of focus and support networks. Whether you’re...

Looking at claims against solicitor executors and solicitors who act for executors, we shine a spotlight on the hidden hazards lurking in estate administration. From overlooked assets to distribution errors, we examine...

Employment law can be a legal minefield where timeframes, jurisdictional twists, and client curveballs can trip up even the sharpest practitioners. We examine some of the challenges and risk areas unique to this area of...

The statutory tort of serious invasion of privacy is here, and it’s reshaping the risk landscape for solicitors. From handling client information and advising on privacy matters to responding to data breaches and...

Navigating tough conversations is a reality many lawyers face. From managing unrealistic expectations to de-escalating conflict, we explore practical strategies for communicating with clarity, empathy and...

Conflicts of duties can quietly arise in the routine of everyday legal practice. From property transactions to estate planning, these conflicts often go unnoticed, until it’s too late. In this episode, we explore how to...

It’s the outcome every solicitor involved in litigation strives for: settlement. But for some, that “game over” moment can mark the beginning of a new set of problems. In this episode, we unpack settlement regret and...

Changes to the NSW Duties Act are still creating challenges for solicitors. In this episode Andrew Rider, specialist Tax Barrister, provides practical guidance on navigating the key amendments to the Duties Act, why...

Maintaining good working relationships with clients is much easier when expectations have been clearly set at the beginning. In this episode Jacqui Dawson, principal of Sexton Family Law and an Accredited Specialist in...

In the final part of this 2-part episode we examine compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma in legal practice – what is the difference between them and why do they pose significant risks not only for the individual...

In part 1 of this 2-part episode, host Julian Morrow is joined by Rachel Clements Co founder and Director of The Centre for Corporate Health to discuss trauma informed practice and how it can enhance client...

In this episode, host Julian Morrow is joined by Malcolm Heath, Lawcover’s Practice Risk Manager, to unpack a five-letter word that could feel like a four-letter one: CYBER. The key question isn’t just how to prevent a...