The evolving law in relation to institutional abuse
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
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Lone Wolf Thinking
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
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Solicitors Under Fire: Economic Impact on Negligence Claims
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
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Getting personal – limiting your exposure to personal costs orders
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
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Neurodiversity and litigation – recognising and advising clients
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
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Footing the bill – emerging trends and issues in costs
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
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