Risk on Air
Episodes
Beyond Instructions: What to do when client capacity is uncertain
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Capacity issues extend well beyond wills. From property transactions to litigation and settlements, this episode examines where solicitors go wrong, w...
What App: Smarter app use to reduce legal risk
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As convenient communication apps become embedded in legal practice, new risk issues are emerging. This episode explores the hidden hazards behind ever...
Starting Smart: Launching Your Practice with Risk in Mind
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the realities of starting a new law practice from the ground up with key insights on risk management, compliance hurdles, business planning...
From Will to Woe: Traps for Executors
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking at claims against solicitor executors and solicitors who act for executors, we shine a spotlight on the hidden hazards lurking in estate admin...
Employment Law: Unique Risks and Practical Tips
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Employment law can be a legal minefield where timeframes, jurisdictional twists, and client curveballs can trip up even the sharpest practitioners. We...
The New Tort – Invasion of Privacy
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The statutory tort of serious invasion of privacy is here, and it’s reshaping the risk landscape for solicitors. From handling client information an...
Difficult dialogue: Managing challenging conversations
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating tough conversations is a reality many lawyers face. From managing unrealistic expectations to de-escalating conflict, we explore practical ...
A family affair: Conflicts of duties when acting for related parties
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conflicts of duties can quietly arise in the routine of everyday legal practice. From property transactions to estate planning, these conflicts often ...
Settlement regret: Why solicitors still get burned
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the outcome every solicitor involved in litigation strives for: settlement. But for some, that “game over” moment can mark the beginning of...
Duty calls: Navigating transfer duty on options
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Changes to the NSW Duties Act are still creating challenges for solicitors. In this episode Andrew Rider, specialist Tax Barrister, provides practical...
Great Expectations: Managing client relationships in Family Law
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining good working relationships with clients is much easier when expectations have been clearly set at the beginning. In this episode Jacqui Da...
Part 2 – Trauma-informed practice: Reducing risk and improving outcomes
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final part of this 2-part episode we examine compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma in legal practice – what is the difference between them ...
Part 1 – Trauma-informed practice: Reducing risk and improving outcomes
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of this 2-part episode, host Julian Morrow is joined by Rachel Clements Co founder and Director of The Centre for Corporate Health to discus...
Cybercrime – How you respond matters
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Julian Morrow is joined by Malcolm Heath, Lawcover’s Practice Risk Manager, to unpack a five-letter word that could feel like ...
Whose Side Are You On? Navigating conflicts of interest
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conflicts of interest can challenge even the most seasoned of solicitors. In this episode, we explore common situations where and when conflicts may ...
Navigating the Harman Obligation
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Julian Morrow chats with Ian Denham, partner at Moray & Agnew Lawyers, to unpack a crucial but often misunderstood legal concept: the...
Preparing your practice: managing legislative and technological change
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Julian Morrow talks with Brett McGrath, current president of the New South Wales Law Society, about navigating new legislative and te...
Surcharge Traps
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Julian Morrow talks with tax law barrister Andrew Rider about the intersection of immigration, tax and property laws in the complex l...
Legal Work on the Run
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to stay secure while working on the run? In this episode, Julian Morrow talks with Cathryn Urquhart, a Professional Skills Trainer, about the ris...
Advising on Litigation and Client Prospects
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Understand the critical role of solicitors in assessing the prospects of success in litigation. Learn when a solicitor may have an obligation to infor...
Lawcover’s 4-Part Cyber Series – Part 4. Lawcover’s Cyber Risk Insurance Policy
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 4 of Lawcover’s cyber podcast series, host Julian Morrow talks to Katherine Jones, partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley, about Lawcover’s Cy...
Lawcover’s 4-Part Cyber Series – Part 3. AI unplugged
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 3 of Lawcover’s Cyber podcast series, we revisit host Julian Morrow’s chat with SJ Price, leader of AI Practice and partner at Stirling & ...
Lawcover’s 4-Part Cyber Series – Part 2. Data and Privacy Breaches
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not if, but when! Data and privacy breaches; are you at risk? In this episode Julian Morrow talks with Nitesh Patel, Principal, and Cyber and ...
Lawcover’s 4-Part Cyber Series – Part 1. Protect your Legal Practice from Cyber Fraud
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and so must our defences. In this episode Julian Morrow talks with Elissa Baxter, Chief Legal Officer a...
Supervision of new lawyers
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When law firms don't invest in the supervision and growth of their new lawyers it can lead to professional negligence claims and high staff turnover. ...
AI unplugged
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT mean for law practices? In this episode Julian Morrow talks with Schellie-Jayne Price, leader of A...
The evolving law in relation to institutional abuse
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The law in relation to institutional abuse is rapidly evolving. In this episode, Julian Morrow talks with Cath Power, Partner at Wotton + Kearney abo...
Lone Wolf Thinking
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re a new lawyer you are keen to impress and demonstrate your knowledge. In this episode, host Julian Morrow and Susan Hill, Special Counse...
Solicitors Under Fire: Economic Impact on Negligence Claims
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rate rises, surges in inflation and escalating cost of living. In this episode, host Julian Morrow chats with Malcolm Cameron, National Prac...
Getting personal – limiting your exposure to personal costs orders
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What situations lead to a personal costs order and how can you limit your exposure? In this episode, host Julian Morrow and Jon Tyne, special counsel...
Neurodiversity and litigation – recognising and advising clients
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With communication issues the leading cause of claims against lawyers, it is important to be aware that not all clients process information in the sam...
Footing the bill – emerging trends and issues in costs
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Solicitors are subject to strict and ongoing obligations in relation to costs estimates and disclosures. In this episode, host Julian Morrow, co-foun...
Navigating the New – the Law Practice as a Business
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Julian Morrow chats with Alistair Marshall about the changing legal services market and looks at practical tips for attracting c...
The impact of change – Family Law court practice
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Julian Morrow co-founder of The Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra chats with Susan Warda, Part...
Cyber awareness for law practices
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Julian Morrow co-founder of the Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra chats with Simone Herbert-Lo...
Delivering bad news
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Julian Morrow co-founder of the Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra chats with Susan Hill, Speci...
File ownership and documents – who owns what?
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Julian Morrow co-founder of the Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra chats with Elissa Baxter, Chi...
Complaints against Solicitors
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode - Host Julian Morrow (co-founder of the Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra) chats with John McKenzie,...
Mental Fitness and Legal Practice
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into neuroscience and how it can help us manage our workloads, reduce risk and how maintaining mental fitness can prepare you...
Trends in family law – risks beyond the horizon
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Renee Stevens, Legal Risk Manager at Lawcover and Kristy Nunn, Director of Mullane & Lindsay, discuss recent cases and claims highlighting some key ri...
Cyber Attacks on Law Practices
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack Boyd provides the inside story on how New South Wales law firms have been impacted by cyber-attacks in the last few years.
Sexual Harassment in Law Practices
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elissa Baxter, General Counsel at Lawcover and Michaela Moloney, Partner at K&L Gates, discuss sexual harassment in law practices. ...
Employment Risks in the Aftermath of Claims
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The aftermath of a claim is a prime opportunity to explore changes to a law practice, particularly issues around employees whose conduct might have co...
Your Practice − Four Essential Questions
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the importance of having a risk management strategy for your legal practice. This includes the four essential questions that every legal pr...
Client Files – Managing the Risk
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every client file is different and proper management is key for timely and effective client service and risk mitigation.
Remote Working – Employment Issues
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When running a legal practice what are your obligations as an employer when it comes to working remotely? We discuss the risks, what is reasonably pr...
Remote Working – Mitigating Risk
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, we look at the unique challenges that solicitors and law practices face as they transition to a remote working en...
Family Provision
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In family provision litigation there are points where your exposure to risk increases. Knowing where these danger points lie can make all the differen...
Changing Ethics – What is Expected?
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do solicitors stick to advising on the strict application of the law, or do they have a role in helping a client decide what is right and wrong?
Property Transactions using Powers of Attorney
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For many solicitors property transactions form a large part of legal practice; but they are not always straightforward.
Litigation – Lessons Learned
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
By examining recent cases we discuss the key risk areas in litigation practice, how this risk presents itself in different matters and the steps you c...
Cyber Risk – The Facts
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What cyber risks are relevant to your legal practice and what can you do about it? We discuss recent cyber claims, why and how solicitors have become...
Practice Financials – The Power of the Dollar
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For a legal practice to thrive, good financial management is key. We examine the link between poor financial management and professional negligence c...
Practice Management Issues
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lawcover shares lessons from 10 years of law firm visits and examines the recurring risk issues and key aspects of legal practice management that comm...
The Cost of Defamation
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it’s the simplest of actions that can expose a solicitor to a defamation claim. We discuss recent claims in the area and examine why soli...
Changes in Conveyancing
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Conveyancing is one of the largest areas of legal practice and it is changing. We discuss these changes along with cases, current issues and recent de...
Getting the Message Across
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you confident that misunderstandings or false assumptions could not arise between yourself and your client? We discuss recent cases which highlig...
Testamentary Capacity
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you unsure if your client has capacity to make a will? What should you do? We examine key cases surrounding testamentary capacity and practical m...
Duty to warn on bad deals?
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss a solicitor’s duty of care to avoid economic loss to a client and how this relates to managing risk in everyday legal practice.
Getting Paid – Costs Issues
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast will examine the issues and risks associated with cost estimates, fixed costs and how practical measures can be taken to manage this risk...
Mental Health
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyers are faced with unique, rewarding and sometimes confronting circumstances in every day legal practice. Our “Mental Health” podcast consider...