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...standards of conduct are maintained in the occupation concerned. [12] When imposing sanctions those statutory purposes require consideration of at least four factors which may materially bear upon maintaining appropriate standards of conduct: [12.1] Protecting the public: Section 3 of the Act states “The purpose of this Act is to promote and protect the interests of consumers receiving immigration advice ...” [12.2] Demanding minimum standards of conduct: Dentice v Valuers Registrat...
...called into question, and a dispute arose between Mr H and Ms M as to the extent of Mr H’s equity in the property. This dispute remained unresolved at the time of Mr H’s death. [9] At the time of his death, his claim against the property was protected by a caveat. [10] The Respondent acted for Ms M in the dispute with Mr H while he was alive, and subsequently continued to act on her behalf after his death. [11] The Estate eventually abandoned its claim for reasons which are n...
...the sale of her home to a third party and took no steps to prevent the estate being distributed after the property was sold. Ms MA sets out a series of omissions on the lawyers’ part including not giving her advice on negotiation strategy, not protecting and promoting her best interests, not preparing for litigation, not giving her an opportunity to discuss her objectives or options thoroughly to help her make a coherent plan. She says the lawyers took no precautions, treated her...
...contravened ss 110(2) and 112(1) of the Act, regs 9 and 10 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Trust Account) Regulations 2008 (the Trust Account Regulations), and rules 9.3 and 14.2 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules). [3] The Committee also concluded that Mr Faleauto had contravened rules 4.2, 7.1 and 10 by failing to complete the retainer he had entered into when he agreed to represent Ms GH’s brother, and rule 14.4 b...
...delay may pass without note, or be excused. [32] Although Mr RA says his interests were prejudiced, he was successful as plaintiff. He also acknowledges that Ms ZA’s primary obligations were not owed to him. [33] Ms ZA had an obligation to protect, subject to her overriding duties as an officer of the High Court and to her duties under any enactment, the interests of her client. Any obligations she may owe elsewhere, such as conducting her dealings with Mr RA with integrity,...
...that any further action is unnecessary or inappropriate.8 [58] I am not persuaded that it is necessary or appropriate to interfere with the Committee’s decision to take no further action on the complaint. In reaching that view, I have given careful consideration to the purposes and objectives of the disciplinary complaint process, and in particular, its focus on consumer protection. I have also carefully considered the history of the dealings between the parties, and the submiss...