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‘Unfortunate’ conduct and a potty-mouthed lawyer: What’s hot in law this week (10–14 Nov)
This past week, one of the world’s biggest firms set up shop in Brisbane, and law students have been advised that saying “no” can sometimes be the wisest course of action. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
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How law firms have used AI in the last year
Over the past 12 months, there have been major changes in the uptake and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by law firms, research has revealed.
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Piper Alderman dragged back into costs fight with Care A2
National legal practice Piper Alderman was unable to hold onto the default judgment entered against former client and the director of Care A2, meaning their lengthy costs dispute will resume.
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Locking up children is not the answer, barristers say
Victoria’s proposed “Adult Time for Violent Crime” legislation flies in the face of evidence that rehabilitation is far better suited for youthful offenders than prison, two professional legal bodies have pointed out.
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JWS adds leading dispute resolution, arbitration partners
Two leading dispute resolution and arbitration partners were appointed to Johnson Winter Slattery.
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The Wiggles admits ‘likely’ consumer law breach over hazardous Emma Bow headbands
One of Australia’s beloved children’s entertainment groups has admitted that the sale of its Emma Bow headbands has “likely breached” consumer law because the products lacked mandatory safety warnings.
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