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Practice updates·Risk management

Risk alert: Escalation in cyber crime – call before you pay!

August 28, 2026

Law Mutual warns small practices of rising email fraud, urging robust cybersecurity, staff training and independent telephone verification before transferring funds.

Practice updates·Risk management

Preparing for Tranche 2 AML CTF laws while avoiding unintended consequences

April 20, 2026

Preparing for the introduction of Tranche 2 of AML CTF reforms will probably involve the biggest changes in the last 25 years for many in the legal profession.

March 31, 2026

Cybercrime targeting lawyers and conveyancers on the rise

Another major cyber fraud involving a solicitor in Western Australia has raised alarm bells.

February 23, 2026

Email fraud: Claims arising from money being paid to the wrong recipient

Fraudsters are becoming more astute in their methods, sometimes with serious consequences for both solicitors and clients.

Practice updates·Risk management

Avoiding the financial burden of email fraud

With law firms under a duty to replace any lost client funds, the financial burden of email fraud attacks could be crippling.

July 31, 2025

Practice updates·Risk management

10 tips to protect yourself from email fraud

As fraudsters' methods become more sophisticated, there are some simple steps you can take to protect your practice.

July 31, 2025