Author: Rebecca Durcan

Restraining Illegal Practice

One of the most notorious disbarred lawyers is Harry Kopyto. Despite being disbarred more than 30 years ago, he continues to practise. The regulator sought

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Incapacity Restrictions

Incapacity cases ideally result in terms, conditions and limitations (TCLs) imposed on a certificate as opposed to suspension. This permits the practitioner to practise while

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The Legality of Government Directives

With increasing frequency, governments have been using informal directives to implement policy rather than the more traditional and formal instruments like regulations and by-laws. A

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Proving Plagiarism

Imagine being the Chair of the Examination Committee of a professional regulator and receiving a report for review that is copied from one you have

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