Problem with your lawyer? Don't stew about it, sort it out...
These is the summary of obligations that lawyers have to clients - if you have a problem with your lawyer, it's usually best to contact the lawyer first (and early on), and explain what part of the following seems to be missing. In my experience, most issues involve miscommunication, lack of adequate supervision, or lawyers taking on too much work.
Client care and service information
Whatever legal services your lawyer is providing, he or she must—
* act competently, in a timely way, and in accordance with instructions received and arrangements made:
* protect and promote your interests and act for you free from compromising influences or loyalties:
* discuss with you your objectives and how they should best be achieved:
* provide you with information about the work to be done, who will do it and the way the services will be provided:
* charge you a fee that is fair and reasonable and let you know how and when you will be billed:
* give you clear information and advice:
* protect your privacy and ensure appropriate confidentiality:
* treat you fairly, respectfully, and without discrimination:
* keep you informed about the work being done and advise you when it is completed:
* let you know how to make a complaint and deal with any complaint promptly and fairly.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.2% ... It is complicated
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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50% Human-centred experience and communication
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18.8% Critical thinking
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31.3% Resilience and adaptability
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0% Other - I will share below!
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.
But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.
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