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A promise is a promise: A lawyer's word is his bond
Record ID:
71572
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
2014
Author:
McGarvie, Michael ;
Subject:
Professional Misconduct ; Breaches Of Promise ; Disciplinary Proceedings (Lawyers) ;
Source:
LIJ (2014) 88 No 1 & 2
Date_of_entry:
06/10/2017
Legislation:
Professional Conduct and Practice Rules 2005 (Vic)
Notes:
Case law and commentary on when a lawyers fail to live up to promises given, the reputation of the legal profession is tarnished. In 2013 VCAT heard misconduct charges against several solicitors who failed to deliver on undertakings. Discussion on the rules implicit and explicit undertakings.
Section:
Feature
Cases:
Legal Services Commissioner v Burgess (Legal Practice) [2013] VCAT 350 ; Burgess v McGarvie [2013] VSCA 142 (14 June 2013) ; Legal Services Commissioner v Rallis (Legal Practice) [2013] VCAT 389 ; Legal Services Commissioner v Kaine (Legal Practice) [2013] VCAT 1077 ; Legal Services Commissioner v Simon (Legal Practice) [2013] VCAT 7 ;
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