Search Results

 LIV Membership 18 May 2018

The Law Institute of Victoria is the leading voice for the Victorian legal profession. Together with our members, we advocate justice for all and promote excellence in the practice of law...

More navigate_next

 LIV Ethics 17 May 2018

You were appointed by a long-standing client as an executor of his Will in conjunction with his daughter as your co-executor.  Following the death of your client, probate was granted...

More navigate_next

 Melissa Lirosi 15 May 2018

Our final LIV Leader is Elissa Watson, General Manager Compliance. We had a chat to Elissa about her career highlights...

More navigate_next

 Melissa Lirosi 14 May 2018

To celebrate our upcoming Women in Leadership Conference on 28 April...

More navigate_next

 LIV 11 May 2018

The LIV has been invited to nominate a suitable person for appointment to the Hardship Relief Board (the Board) established to consider applications from persons liable to pay the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution...

More navigate_next

 LIV Criminal Law Section 03 May 2018

The Executive Committee of the Criminal Law Section of the Law Institute of Victoria has become seriously concerned about the wellbeing of professionals for whom the courts are a regular place of work...

More navigate_next

 Legal Profession Uniform Law LPUL@liv.asn.au 03 May 2018

From 1 July 2018, new legislation will restrict the invovlement of law practices in promoting and operating managed investment schemes.

More navigate_next

 LIV Ethics 19 Apr 2018

During the past week, the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (1) has heard some disturbing evidence about certain business practices embedded in various...

More navigate_next

 LIV Mentoring Program 16 Apr 2018

We all hear about how important it is to find a great mentor early on in your career. Having someone in a more senior role to bounce ideas off, share struggles with and get inspiration from is incredibly beneficial no matter what career you’re in...

More navigate_next

 LIV Ethics 16 Apr 2018

Your morning is going quite well until your receptionist calls to tell you that two police officers are in your waiting room with a search warrant relating to the files of one of your longstanding commercial clients... 

More navigate_next

 LIV Ethics 11 Apr 2018

In our fastmoving electronic world, one computer keystroke can place confidential material into the hands of persons who are not meant to see it. The average citizen who receives the benefit...

More navigate_next

 LIV Ethics 07 Apr 2018

There are times in legal practice when you can see an ethical issue coming down the track.  It’s best to get on the front foot and to deal with the issue sooner rather than later...  

More navigate_next

 Mark Beaufoy 21 Mar 2018

Since 2011, there have been multiple reviews and recommendations for reform in relation to the operation and powers of the EPA...

More navigate_next

 Rohan Harris 20 Mar 2018

Looking to sell or merge your legal practice? A successful sale or merger can be the ultimate reward for hard work and substantial investment – but only with good preparation...

More navigate_next

 Sandy Lai 20 Mar 2018

As a foreign non-governmental investor and an intending purchaser of agricultural land in Australia, you should consider the following three key questions...

More navigate_next