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  • LEGAL PRACTITIONERSDisciplinary proceedingsMisappropriation of trust accountsPractitioner convicted of three offences under s 192E(1)(b) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

    Justice Served: Lawyer Gen (James) Li Stripped of License After $412,000 Trust Fund Fraud

2024-09-08
Hon. Justice BELL
The Law Society of New South Wales
Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192E(1)(b)
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  • OCCUPATIONSperson holding himself out as legal practitionerperson engaging in unqualified legal practicefindings that conduct constitutes grounds for indefinite disqualification on two separate grounds under s 119(2) of Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW)

    Legal Imposter Banned: Indefinite Disqualification for Unqualified Practice in NSW

    2024-08-21 Hon. Justice ARMSTRONG
    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW)
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  • PRACTICE AND PROCEDURESecurity for costsApplication for review of decision of Adamson JAReview of decision of Registrar ordering security for costs of appeal

    Court Dismisses Meknas Appeal: Security for Costs Order Upheld Amid Bankruptcy and Legal Turmoil

    2024-08-18 Hon. Justice WARD P
    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth), s 266
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  • LEGAL PRACTITIONERSdisciplinary proceedingssolicitorwhether Respondent a fit and proper person to remain on the Roll of Australian Lawyers

    Disgraced Solicitor Stripped of Legal Credentials Amid Criminal Convictions

    2024-08-07 Hon. Justice BELL
    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 93T(1A), 192G(b), 319
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  • OCCUPATIONSsolicitor misconductprofessional misconduct and/or unsatisfactory professional conductconsideration of ss 10, 334, 335 and0 371 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law

    Lawyer Faces Heavy Penalties for Misconduct: $10K Fine and Education Requirement Following Professional Failures

    2024-07-24 Hon. Justice S WESTGARTH
    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Conveyancers Licensing Act 2003 (NSW)
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  • OCCUPATIONSlegal practitionerssolicitorsdisciplinary proceedings

    Solicitor Found Guilty of Professional Misconduct: Disciplinary Tribunal Ruling Shakes Legal Community

    2024-01-04 Hon. Justice ARMSTRONG

    裁决结果认定Sideris先生有职业不端行为,法庭对下一阶段的程序做出以下指示,涉及制定任何保护令和费用的授予:(i)新南威尔士州律师协会理事会须在裁决公布后的14天内向法庭和Sideris先生提供其打算依赖的任何进一步证据,并提出任何进一步意见,包括所寻求任何命令的拟定措辞。 (ii)Sideris先生须在额外的14天内向法庭和新南威尔士州律师协会理事会提供其打算依赖的任何进一步证据,并提出任何进一步意见,包括所寻求任何命令的拟定措辞。 (iii)新南威尔士州律师协会理事会须在额外的7天内向法庭和Sideris先生提供任何答复材料。 (iv)当事各方须在意见书中加入他们对在没有双方参与和无需听证会情况下,根据2013年新南威尔士州民事及行政法庭法案第50条,关于制定保护令和费用授予的问题是否能在法庭提交的书面材料的基础上充分解决。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW), ss 17(3), 50(2), 60, Sch 5, cll 20, 23(1)
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  • OCCUPATIONSLegal practitionersMisconduct and disciplineinstrument of consent

    Legal Practitioner Faces $2,500 Fine and Ethics Education After Misconduct Ruling

    2023-12-12 Hon. Justice COLE

    法官命令被告受到了譴責,需支付$2,500的罰款,並需進行進一步的教育。被告需要在6個月內自負費用完成《新南威爾士州法律學會法律規範主任批准的法律倫理課程》,並獲得不低於65%的及格分數。如果未能通過該課程,需要重複參加,直至通過為止。此外,被告還需支付申請人的訴訟費用。根據《新南威爾士州民事和行政法庭法案2013年》第64條,禁止公佈相關人士的身份信息。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW)
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  • OCCUPATIONSLegal practitionersMisconduct and disciplineDisciplinary proceedings

    Legal Eagles Soar: Misconduct Case Dismissed as Tribunal Schedules Next Hearing

    2023-12-06 Hon. Justice COLE

    2023年5月22日被告在其答辯書中提出的“應當確定的初步問題”下的申請,要求法庭放棄管轄權,被駁回。此案將於2024年2月7日上午9:40通過遠程聽證會議進行指示聆訊。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW)
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  • OCCUPATIONSLegal practitionersMisconduct and disciplineProfessional misconduct

    Lawyer David Downey Censured and Fined for Professional Misconduct: $3,000 Penalty and Disciplinary Action Imposed

    2023-11-09 Hon. Justice COLE

    法官命令David Kelvin Downey受到责备,并支付3000美元罚款以及新南威尔士州法律协会程序的费用。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW)
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  • OCCUPATIONSLay Associatesuse of trust money in breach of Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW)disqualification

    Legal Blow: Lay Associate Eric Shu-Wah Ip Indefinitely Disqualified for Trust Fund Breach

    2023-10-29 Hon. Justice COLE

    Eric Shu-Wah Ip因违反《法律职业统一法(新南威尔士州)》第119(1)条被无限期取消其担任法官助理或助理的资格。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW)
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  • OCCUPATIONSlegal practitionerssolicitorsprofessional misconduct

    Legal Consequences: Solicitor Reprimanded and Fined Amid Professional Misconduct Findings

    2023-10-26 Hon. Justice COLE

    法官命令:1. 被告受到斥责。2. 被告必须按照以下命令进行进修:(a)被告必须在6个月内以自己的费用完成并通过法律伦理课程,结果不得低于65%。 (b)在收到课程成绩通知后七天内,被告必须向监管部门提供通知的原件。 (c)如果被告未能通过课程,必须再次参加并通过由监管部门批准的课程,直至在规定时间内通过为止。3.对被告处以5000美元罚款。4.被告必须支付申请人的诉讼费用。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW)
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  • OCCUPATIONSlegal practitionerssolicitorsadministrative review

    Legal Wrap-Up: Solicitor Lovemore Ndou Reprimanded and Fined for Misconduct

    2023-07-25 Hon. Justice ARMSTRONG

    2022年7月28日的判决变更如下:(a)根据《法律专业统一法》(NSW)第299(1)(b)条的规定,Lovemore Ndou被斥责;(b)根据《法律专业统一法》(NSW)第299(1)(f)条的规定,Lovemore Ndou应支付2000美元的罚款,该罚款须在法庭判决后的60天内支付。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 (NSW), ss 58, 63, 66
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  • OCCUPATIONSlegal practitionersdisciplineinstrument of consent filed

    Legal Eagle Falls: Tribunal Recommends Removal of Misconduct-prone Lawyer from NSW Roll

    2023-07-19 Hon. Justice HENNESSY

    1. 被告有职业不当行为的罪名。 2. 法庭建议根据《新南威尔士法律职业统一法(NSW)》第23条,将被告的名字从新南威尔士最高法院的注册名单中移除。 3. 被告应按照协定或评定支付申请人的诉讼费用。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW)
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  • OCCUPATIONSlegal practitionersmisconduct and disciplineunsatisfactory professional conduct

    Legal Practitioner Faces Reprimand: Ethics Tutorial Ordered After Payment Misconduct

    2023-04-02 Hon. Justice S WESTGARTH

    新南威尔士州律师协会的保护令于2022年1月27日被修改如下:(a)对申请人进行斥责;(b)申请人应在这些命令签发后两个月内:(i)与被告的道德单位完成一个道德教程,内容涉及本案的问题;和(ii)完成该教程后七天内向被告的法律监管主任(主任)提交一份报告,以合理满足主任对申请人对教程内容的理解。(c)申请人不再需要向投诉人道歉。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 (NSW), ss 63, 66
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  • COSTSParty/PartyExceptions to general rule that costs follow the eventAdministrative Tribunals

    Costs Dispute in NSW: Law Society's Bid Denied by Tribunal

    2022-08-24 Hon. Justice THE HON JENNIFER BOLAND AM

    新南威尔士州法律协会的费用申请被驳回。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 (NSW)
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  • LEGAL PRACTITIONERSdisciplinary proceedingspractitioner convicted of offences under s 192E(1)(b) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) of dishonestly obtaining an advantagesentence of imprisonment

    Legal Scandal: NSW Lawyer Stripped of License After $9 Million Fraud

    2022-04-11 Hon. Justice BASTEN

    根据《法律职业统一法(新南威尔士州)》第22条规定,宣布被告不适合继续留在澳大利亚律师名册上。命令将被告的名字从名册上删除。命令被告支付申请人的诉讼费用。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), s 192E(1)(b)
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  • OCCUPATIONSLegal practitionersSolicitorsRemoval from roll of solicitors

    Solicitor David Clifton Stripped of Legal License After $50,000 Trust Fund Scandal

    2021-12-09 Hon. Justice LEEMING AT [15]

    (1)要求将被申请人大卫·文森特·克利夫顿的姓名从新南威尔士最高法院的名册中删除。(2)被申请人需支付申请人的费用。

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015 (NSW), rr 45, 47
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  • OCCUPATIONSLegal practitionerssolicitorunsatisfactory professional conduct

    Solicitor Faces Reprimand and Cost Penalties in Professional Conduct Case

    2021-12-02 Hon. Justice D FAIRLIE

    The text discusses the option for a discovering party to serve affidavits outlining the steps taken in relation to specific issues identified during the discovery process. If these affidavits are not provided, the other party will be allowed to cross-examine the individuals who provided the original affidavits during discovery.

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW)
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  • OCCUPATIONSLegal Practitionersmisconduct and disciplineunsatisfactory professional conduct

    Legal Showdown: NSW Law Society Faces Scrutiny in Professional Conduct Review

    2021-12-02 Hon. Justice THE HON BOLAND AM

    The text discusses the option for a discovering party to serve affidavits outlining the steps taken in relation to specific issues identified during the discovery process. If these affidavits are not provided, the other party will be allowed to cross-examine the individuals who provided the original affidavits during discovery.

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Cth)
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  • OCCUPATIONSLegal practitionersSolicitorsProfessional misconduct

    Legal Practitioner Found Guilty of Misconduct: $5,000 Fine and Mandatory Education Ordered

    2021-11-30 Hon. Justice A BOXALL

    The text discusses the option for a discovering party to serve affidavits outlining the steps taken in relation to specific issues identified during the discovery process. If these affidavits are not provided, the other party will be allowed to cross-examine the individuals who provided the original affidavits during discovery.

    HWL EbsworthThe Law Society of New South Wales
    Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW), s 36
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  • CIVIL PROCEDURESuppression and nonpublication ordersReview of existing orders which did not comply with s 8(2) of the Court Suppression and Non

    Court Upholds Open Justice While Safeguarding Plaintiff's Identity in High-Stakes Legal Battle

    2021-10-21 Hon. Justice ADAMSON

    根据威尔逊大法官认定的非发布命令,取而代之作出以下命令:根据2010年新南威尔士法院封口和非发布命令法案(以下简称“法案”)第7条(a)的规定,禁止发布可能揭示原告身份并使其被认定为涉嫌从事本诉讼的行为的信息。命令(2)适用于所有媒体,包括但不限于印刷品、广播、电视、互联网和社交媒体,并且适用于整个英联邦。在这个案件的任何命令或判决中,应采用以下伪名:原告将被称为“XY”;在原告的执业证书被取消之前,原告所属的律所将被称为“原告的律所”;在2021年9月30日的听证会上,被证据证明可能是原告的律所的潜在负责人的律师将被称为“A先生”。命令(2)至命令(4)将适用于2022年11月1日之前或进一步的命令,以先到者为准。值得注意的是,命令(2)至命令(5)是基于《法案》第8(1)(c)条的规定作出的,即它们是为了保护任何人(在本案是原告)的安全而必要的。异常情况下,命令(2)至命令(5):不阻止向法庭或仲裁机构披露任何信息;不阻止新南威尔士警察或澳大利亚联邦警察披露任何与原告或原告的律所有关的信息;不阻止新南威尔士律师协会或其委员会、新南威尔士律师事务员或其办公室,或新南威尔士巴协或其委员会,为以下任何目的披露或接收与原告或原告的律所相关的任何信息:调查、处理或以其他方式处理与原告或原告的律所相关的问题、事项、指控、索赔或投诉;寻求或提供关于原告或原告的律所或与原告或原告的律所相关的问题、事项、指控、索赔或投诉的法律咨询;在任何法院或仲裁机构中提起或进行涉及原告或原告的律所的诉讼。命令(2)至命令(5)不阻止新南威尔士律师协会、律事专员或其办公室或巴协之间以及内部的任何信息披露。命令(2)至命令(5)不禁止律师协会或律事专员在与原告的执业证书的状态(包括暂停情况)、原告的律所的状态或经理或接收人在与原告或原告的律所有关的问题或事项中行使职权时,在律师事务专员办公室的纪律行动注册等方面披露任何信息。命令(2)至命令(5)不禁止律师协会或律事专员向原告的任何客户、前客户或自称客户提供合理必要的信息,以便他们采取措施保护自己的权益;也不阻止这些客户、前客户或自称客户就保护其权益所需的措施进行披露,包括但不限于寻求法律或其他专业建议、提起诉讼(不论是针对原告还是原告的律所),或是协助与原告或原告的律所有关的任何调查或诉讼。命令(7)至命令(12)是为了防止疑问而作出的,适用于在作出这些命令之前或之后进行的任何信息发布或披露。

    Bartier Perry LawyersThe Law Society of New South Wales
    Court Suppression and Non-Publication Orders Act 2010 (NSW), ss 6, 7, 8, 11, 13
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  • CIVIL PROCEDUREApplication for stay of decisions of The Council of the Law Society of New South Wales to suspend the plaintiff’s practising certificate and appoint a manager to her legal practice until determination of the summonsAllegations of alterations to documents associated with personal injury actions which potentially, or in fact, led to money being transferred to the plaintiffConcurrent civil and criminal proceedings

    Trust in Crisis: NSW Lawyer Denied Stay as Suspension Amid Serious Misconduct Allegations Upheld

    2021-10-05 Hon. Justice ADAMSON

    (1) 撤销原告于2021年7月21日提交的动议通知书。 (2) 除非任何一方在7天内向我的助理提交书面申请以获得不同的命令,否则责令原告支付被告动议通知书的费用。

    Bartier Perry LawyersThe Law Society of New South Wales
    Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), ss 253, 254
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  • PRACTICE AND PROCEDUREpermanent staywhere respondent to application for disciplinary orders seeks a permanent stay of the proceedings based on delay and missing documentsprinciples applicable to the granting of a permanent stay in proceedings brought under Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW)

    Legal Tug-of-War: Court Denies Permanent Stay in Disciplinary Proceedings Against Lawyer

    2021-09-16 Hon. Justice HENNESSY

    The text discusses the option for a discovering party to serve affidavits outlining the steps taken in relation to specific issues identified during the discovery process. If these affidavits are not provided, the other party will be allowed to cross-examine the individuals who provided the original affidavits during discovery.

    The Law Society of New South Wales
    Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW)
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  • OCCUPATIONSLegal practitionersPractitioner made unauthorised withdrawals from trust account and authorised false tax invoices to conceal withdrawalsPractitioner seeking appeal against or review of decision of the Council of the Law Society of New South Wales

    Ex-lawyer's Bid to Regain License Rejected Amidst Misconduct Allegations

    2021-08-31 Hon. Justice ADAMSON

    以下是对文本的中文概述: (1)驳回于2021年8月9日提起并于2021年8月30日修订的传票。(2)除非任何一方书面申请我助理作出不同的命令,否则命令原告支付被告的诉讼费用。(3)请注意,Cavanagh法官于2021年8月12日下令的停止令已被解除。

    Bartier Perry LawyersThe Law Society of New South Wales
    Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW), ss 44, 45, 47, 53, 100, 135, 138, 145, 146, 147, 148, 154, 278
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