Big Law
Plaintiff firm loses bid to recover millions in class action fees
Group members from the Hino class action will take home more from an $87 million settlement after Maurice Blackburn failed to overturn a decision to cut its legal fees by several million dollars.
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‘Totally misconceived’: Court dismisses latest move in costs battle
A long-running costs dispute between a former client and her solicitors returned to the NSW Supreme Court.
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The rogue agent breach of Medicare highlights the importance of AI literacy and fluency for lawyers
The newsfeed has reached a fever pitch about the dangers of artificial intelligence and “AI slop” in legal practice, with most of it focused on citations or on ensuring that authorities support the proposition advanced. But the OpenAI Agent breach of Medicare shows this is a very narrow view of the promise and peril of AI technologies for the legal profession, writes Chantal McNaught.
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Sparke Helmore takes property partner, 2 special counsel from K&L Gates
The addition of a Brisbane-based team will strengthen Sparke Helmore’s capabilities across property and development, commercial projects, infrastructure, and regulation.
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Shine Lawyers promotes 44
Shine Lawyers chief legal officer has celebrated the talent, commitment, and leadership of its 44 newly elevated lawyers.
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Justice Connect adds Legora AI to pro bono work
Justice Connect is adopting Legora across its pro bono legal teams in a new partnership that is designed to explore how AI can expand access to legal support.
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