Lawcover presents Risk on Air - a series of podcasts focusing on issues, trends and developments in legal practice and how they can impact on your practice.
Risk on Air
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 Family Law, shares her tips and insights for keeping client relations on the right track. Transcript: Great Expectations: Managing client relationships in Family Law
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 solicitor, but for the practice and its clients. Transcript: Part 2 - Trauma-informed practice: Reducing risk and improving outcomes Additional Resources Mental Health & Wellbeing – Lawcover The Law Society of NSW Solicitor Outreach Service (SOS) - 1800 592 296Northern Territory: LawCare – 1800 193 123 Nationally available support and helplines:Lifeline - 13 11 14Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
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 interactions, reduce risks, and improve overall outcomes – for everyone. Transcript: Trauma-informed practice: Reducing risk and improving outcomes Additional Resources Mental Health & Wellbeing – Lawcover The Law Society of NSW Solicitor Outreach Service (SOS) - 1800 592 296Northern Territory: LawCare – 1800 193 123 Nationally available support and helplines:Lifeline - 13 11 14Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
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 cyber-attack but also how to respond when it happens—because how you respond can make all the difference. Transcript: Cybercrime – How you respond matters Additional Resources lawcover.com.au
Conflicts of interest can challenge even the most seasoned of solicitors. In this episode, we explore common situations where and when conflicts may arise and strategies to better identify potential conflicts, take appropriate action, and uphold your duty to your clients and the law. Transcript: Whose Side Are You On? Navigating conflicts of interest Additional Resources Atanaskovic Hartnell v Birketu Pty Ltd [2021] NSWCA 201 Staffa v Legal Profession Complaints Committee [2022] 83 WASCA
Conflicts of interest can challenge even the most seasoned of solicitors. In this episode, we explore common situations where and when conflicts may arise and strategies to better identify potential conflicts, take appropriate action, and uphold your duty to your clients and the law. Transcript: Whose Side Are You On? Navigating conflicts of interest Additional Resources Atanaskovic Hartnell v Birketu Pty Ltd [2021] NSWCA 201 Staffa v Legal Profession Complaints Committee [2022] 83 WASCA
In this episode, Julian Morrow chats with Ian Denham, partner at Moray & Agnew Lawyers, to unpack a crucial but often misunderstood legal concept: the Harman Obligation.What does it entail, what are the practical implications if you get it wrong, and how can you protect yourself? Transcript: Navigating the Harman Obligation Additional Resources Johnston v Allen [2024] NSWSC 187 Hearne v Street [2008] HCA 36
In this episode, Julian Morrow chats with Ian Denham, partner at Moray & Agnew Lawyers, to unpack a crucial but often misunderstood legal concept: the Harman Obligation. What does it entail, what are the practical implications if you get it wrong, and how can you protect yourself? Transcript: Navigating the Harman Obligation Additional Resources Johnston v Allen [2024] NSWSC 187 Hearne v Street [2008] HCA 36
In this episode, Julian Morrow talks with Brett McGrath, current president of the New South Wales Law Society, about navigating new legislative and technological changes, what these shifts mean for solicitors in their daily practice and why it is important to start preparing now. Transcript: Preparing your practice: managing legislative and technological change Additional Resources AML and CTF Hub | The Law Society of NSW AI for legal professionals | The Law Society of NSW
In this episode, Julian Morrow talks with Brett McGrath, current president of the New South Wales Law Society, about navigating new legislative and technological changes, what these shifts mean for solicitors in their daily practice and why it is important to start preparing now. Transcript: Preparing your practice: managing legislative and technological change Additional Resources AML and CTF Hub | The Law Society of NSW AI for legal professionals | The Law Society of NSW
In this episode, Julian Morrow talks with tax law barrister Andrew Rider about the intersection of immigration, tax and property laws in the complex landscape of Surcharge Purchaser Duty (SPD) and Surcharge Land Tax (SLT) in NSW. Transcript: Surcharge Traps Additional Resources Keddas Pty Ltd ATF Kaluarachchi Family Discretionary Trust v CCSR [2024] NSWCATAD 138
In this episode, Julian Morrow talks with tax law barrister Andrew Rider about the intersection of immigration, tax and property laws in the complex landscape of Surcharge Purchaser Duty (SPD) and Surcharge Land Tax (SLT) in NSW. Transcript: Surcharge Traps Additional Resources Keddas Pty Ltd ATF Kaluarachchi Family Discretionary Trust v CCSR [2024] NSWCATAD 138
How to stay secure while working on the run? In this episode, Julian Morrow talks with Cathryn Urquhart, a Professional Skills Trainer, about the risks and practicalities of working anywhere other than a designated desk and highlights the risks to be aware of in a world of flexible work arrangements. Transcript: Episode 40: Legal Work on the Run
How to stay secure while working on the run? In this episode, Julian Morrow talks with Cathryn Urquhart, a Professional Skills Trainer, about the risks and practicalities of working anywhere other than a designated desk and highlights the risks to be aware of in a world of flexible work arrangements. Transcript: Legal Work on the Run
Understand the critical role of solicitors in assessing the prospects of success in litigation. Learn when a solicitor may have an obligation to inform clients that their case is hopeless. Tune in to this episode as Julian Morrow and barrister Amelia Avery-Williams address the practical considerations solicitors must navigate when assessing litigation prospects and learn how thorough documentation can defend against negligence claims. Transcript: Advising on Litigation and Client Prospects Additional Resources Victorian X-Ray Group Pty Ltd v Malouf t/a Malouf Solicitors (No 3) [2024] NSWSC 888* NOTE: The decision in Victorian X-Ray Group Pty Ltd v Malouf t/a Malouf Solicitors (No 3) [2024] NSWSC 888 is under appeal.
Understand the critical role of solicitors in assessing the prospects of success in litigation. Learn when a solicitor may have an obligation to inform clients that their case is hopeless. Tune in to this episode as Julian Morrow and barrister Amelia Avery-Williams address the practical considerations solicitors must navigate when assessing litigation prospects and learn how thorough documentation can defend against negligence claims. Transcript: Advising on Litigation and Client Prospects Additional Resources Victorian X-Ray Group Pty Ltd v Malouf t/a Malouf Solicitors (No 3) [2024] NSWSC 888* NOTE: The decision in Victorian X-Ray Group Pty Ltd v Malouf t/a Malouf Solicitors (No 3) [2024] NSWSC 888 is under appeal.
In part 4 of Lawcover's cyber podcast series, host Julian Morrow talks to Katherine Jones, partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley, about Lawcover's Cyber Risk Insurance Policy that Lawcover has put in place for the benefit of its insured law practices. Transcript: Part 4 in Lawcover's Cyber Series: Lawcover's Cyber Risk Insurance Policy Additional Resources Cyber Policy Wording Cyber Resources
In part 4 of Lawcover's cyber podcast series, host Julian Morrow talks to Katherine Jones, partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley, about Lawcover's Cyber Risk Insurance Policy that Lawcover has put in place for the benefit of its insured law practices. Transcript: Part 4 in Lawcover's Cyber Series: Lawcover's Cyber Risk Insurance Policy Additional Resources Cyber Policy Wording Cyber Resources
In part 3 of Lawcover's Cyber podcast series, we revisit host Julian Morrow's chat with SJ Price, leader of AI Practice and partner at Stirling & Rose about the implications of generative AI models for law practices. Transcript: Part 3 in Lawcover's Cyber Series: AI Unplugged
In part 3 of Lawcover's Cyber podcast series, we revisit host Julian Morrow's chat with SJ Price, leader of AI Practice and partner at Stirling & Rose about the implications of generative AI models for law practices. Transcript: Part 3 in Lawcover's Cyber Series: AI Unplugged
It's not if, but when! Data and privacy breaches; are you at risk? In this episode Julian Morrow talks with Nitesh Patel, Principal, and Cyber and Technology Specialist at Gilchrist Connell about data breaches and what a law practice can do to protect its confidential information. Transcript: Part 2 in Lawcover's Cyber Series: Data and Privacy Breaches
It's not if, but when! Data and privacy breaches; are you at risk? In this episode Julian Morrow talks with Nitesh Patel, Principal, and Cyber and Technology Specialist at Gilchrist Connell about data breaches and what a law practice can do to protect its confidential information. Transcript: Part 2 in Lawcover's Cyber Series: Data and Privacy Breaches
The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and so must our defences. In this episode Julian Morrow talks with Elissa Baxter, Chief Legal Officer at Lawcover about the evolving threat of cyber fraud and the strategies legal practices can adopt to prevent the loss of funds to cyber criminals. Transcript: First episode in Lawcover's Cyber Series: Protect your Legal Practice from Cyber Fraud
The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and so must our defences. In this episode Julian Morrow talks with Elissa Baxter, Chief Legal Officer at Lawcover about the evolving threat of cyber fraud and the strategies legal practices can adopt to prevent the loss of funds to cyber criminals. Transcript: Part 1 in Lawcover's Cyber Series: Protect your Legal Practice from Cyber Fraud
When law firms don't invest in the supervision and growth of their new lawyers it can lead to professional negligence claims and high staff turnover. In this episode Julian Morrow talks with Malcolm Heath, Practice Risk Manager at Lawcover about the critical role of supervision in the legal profession and the striking impact it has on the overall health of a law firm. Transcript: Episode 37: Supervision of new lawyers
When law firms don't invest in the supervision and growth of their new lawyers it can lead to professional negligence claims and high staff turnover. In this episode Julian Morrow talks with Malcolm Heath, Practice Risk Manager at Lawcover about the critical role of supervision in the legal profession and the striking impact it has on the overall health of a law firm. Transcript: Episode 37: Supervision of new lawyers
What do Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT mean for law practices? In this episode Julian Morrow talks with Schellie-Jayne Price, leader of AI Practice and partner at Stirling & Rose about how these tools are used in legal practice and what you can do to identify and manage the risks. Transcript: Episode 36: AI unplugged
What do Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT mean for law practices? In this episode Julian Morrow talks with Schellie-Jayne Price, leader of AI Practice and partner at Stirling & Rose about how these tools are used in legal practice and what you can do to identify and manage the risks. Transcript: Episode 36: AI unplugged
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
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. Transcript: Episode 35: The evolving law in relation to institutional abuse 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
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
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. Transcript: Episode 34: Lone Wolf Thinking Additional Resources: New Lawyer Accelerator Program
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
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. Transcript: Episode 33: Solicitors Under Fire: Economic Impact on Negligence Claims Additional Resources: Australian Executor Trustees (SA) Ltd v Kerr [2021] NSWCA 5 Secured Lending 1 Pty Ltd v Mahmassani [2021] NSWSC 811
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
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. Transcript: Episode 32: Getting personal – limiting your exposure to personal costs orders Additional Resources: Canon Finance Australia Limited v Reliance Medical Practice Pty Ltd & Ors (No 8) [2020] NSWSC 1898
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
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. Transcript: Episode 30: Footing the bill – emerging trends and issues in 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
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. Transcript Transcript: Navigating the New – the Law Practice as a Business Resources Alistair Marshall bio
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 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 the practical steps that can be taken to secure your practice and minimise the impact should a cyber incident occur. Additional Resources: Lawcover Cyber Resources Solicitors' duties in the digital era - is there a duty of technological competence?
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 the practical steps that can be taken to secure your practice and minimise the impact should a cyber incident occur. Additional Resources: Lawcover Cyber Resources Solicitors' duties in the digital era - is there a duty of technological competence? Simone Herbert-Lowe 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 Susan Hill, Special Counsel at Hones Lawyers and author of "A New Lawyers Guide to Getting it Right the First Time", about the risks associated with the delivery of bad news. They examine ways to deliver bad news with empathy while maintaining a focus on the facts and without damaging the relationship with the client or your reputation. Additional Resources: A New Lawyer's Guide to Getting it Right the First Time
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 the First Time", about the risks associated with the delivery of bad news. They examine ways to deliver bad news with empathy while maintaining a focus on the facts and without damaging the relationship with the client or your reputation. Additional Resources: A New Lawyer's Guide to Getting it Right the First Time
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 of file notes, and the implications for ownership of other documents in solicitors' files. We provide practical points to reduce risk and prepare you for when a client says – I want my file.
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 of file notes, and the implications for ownership of other documents in solicitors' files. We provide practical points to reduce risk and prepare you for when a client says – I want my file.
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, how a client relationship can sour, how solicitors can form an appropriate response to a complaint and what you can do to reduce the likelihood of complaints.
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
