When an Administrative Error Becomes a Legal Risk: Lessons from Travelex and Who Bears the Cost
A High Court ruling on administrative error shows how easily a mistaken allocation can shift financial risk onto the wrong party. Escrow prevents similar cost-shifting in litigation by keeping all funds client-controlled. Two independent lawyers, audited safeguards, and no referral fees keep strategy and budget clean.
When Formal Control Isn’t Real Control: Lessons from Bywater for Modern Clients
The High Court’s decision in Bywater shows that real control sits with the person who actually makes the decisions. Many clients face the same risk when a single lawyer controls both strategy and trust funds. Clean Law’s escrow model returns practical control to the client, with independent oversight and no shared incentives.
When Precaution Becomes Pressure: Lessons from Stanley v Phillips (1966) 115 CLR 470
The High Court warned against preparation that exceeds what a case reasonably requires. Stanley v Phillips shows how mixed-path work creates unnecessary cost—something Clean Law’s One-Path Funding is built to prevent.