GST withholding practical examples
Download PDF GST withholding practical examples This bulletin contains practical examples in question and answer format of how the purchaser GST withholding provisions work. For general information...
View ArticlePEXA, email, electronic funds transfers and cyber-crime
PEXA, email, electronic funds transfers and cyber-crime On 25 June 2018 LPLC published a security warning for PEXA users arising from some recent instances of fraudulent activity impacting PEXA...
View ArticleRetrospective changes proposed for residential ‘off the plan’ sunset clauses
key risk alerts New bill proposes changes to the operation of sunset clauses in residential off the plan sales contracts. Proposed new requirements will prevent a vendor rescinding ROTP contracts based...
View ArticleCyber claim dramatic increase – everyone is at risk
Cyber security is an increasingly significant issue for law firms of all sizes and practice areas, it is not just conveyancing practices at risk, every practice area when they handle money is a...
View ArticleWindows 7 no longer safe – upgrade now
Keeping your firm’s software up to date is vital to the security of your practice and the interests of your clients. Windows 7 is 11 years old and Microsoft ceased supporting it on 14 January 2020. The...
View ArticleFile sharing email scam – multi-factor authentication will help protect you
What is happening There has been a spate of fraudulent document sharing emails circulating within the legal community that look like they are legitimate emails from other law firms. They ask the...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Update from LPLC
Like all law practices, LPLC is responding to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic with the utmost thought to the health and safety of our staff, insured practitioners and the community at large. LPLC...
View ArticleDeferral option for LPLC 2020/21 premium renewals
For the upcoming insurance renewal LPLC will offer all law practices (solicitors and barristers) currently insured with LPLC the option to defer payment of their renewal premium to 30 November 2020....
View ArticleVideo conferencing in the COVID-19 era
This bulletin covers: Using video conferencing to take instructions and give advice Using video conferencing to do VOI in property transactions Risk issues with video conferencing and with solicitors...
View ArticleWitnessing wills by audio visual link under COVID-19 Omnibus
The process required for witnessing execution of a will via audio visual connection under COVID-19 Omnibus requires a considerable degree of organisation and skilful use of technology by both witnesses...
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