PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE — legal profession — breach of ss 254, 255, 255A, 263 and 264 of the Legal Profession Act 2004 (NSW) — failure to provide costs disclosure — failure to carry out instructions — misappropriation — engaged in practice while not holding practising certificate — breach of undertaking — causing deficiency in law practice trust account — attempt to mislead, hinder or obstruct a Law Society investigator — unsatisfactory professional conduct — professional misconduct — parties to consider reasons for decision and make submissions on appropriate protective orders
CIVIL PROCEDURE — hearings — request for adjournment refused — no irremediable prejudice to the respondent
