Generative AI and Lawyers
We continue to watch with interest the development of AI tools, noting both their potential benefits and risks in legal practice.
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) – or confidentiality clause – restricts disclosure of certain information. In workplace sexual harassment matters, this may include:
NDAs may be:
A labour hire arrangement involves a law practice, government department or private company hiring a lawyer through a labour hire agency. In this setup, the agency acts as the direct employer, handling tasks like recruitment and payroll.
The labour hire agency then assigns the lawyer to the host employer’s workplace, where they perform specific roles or tasks. These arrangements offer a host employer flexibility in adapting to changing workloads while gaining access to skilled legal professionals.
You can usually talk to your lawyer first about any concerns you have about your bill. They can explain their fees and charges in more detail, or they may offer you a remedy.
If you are not satisfied with your lawyer’s response after speaking to them, you can contact us for assistance.
We will let you know if we can help you or explain other options that may be available to you. This could include working with you and your lawyer to agree an outcome.
Eligibility and selection criteria for our new funding stream.
This document provides guidance to lawyers on what is acceptable conduct when dealing with clients and their associates, and what is appropriate and ethical to tell the police in your role as legal adviser (if anything).