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BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Jul 2025
Setting off previous proceedings’ costs may discourage pro-bono work, Federal Circuit and Family Court rules
The Minister for Immigration and another respondent sought to set off a costs order made in a non-citizen’s favour out of a costs order made in the minister’s favour in ...
THE BAR • Wed, 30 Jul 2025
Are your lawyer-client communications safe?
While clients will often dictate the nature and mode of communication with their legal counsel, retaining the trust of clientele now hinges on the security of that ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Jul 2025
The evolution of the paralegal
Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is “fundamentally transforming” how all legal professionals operate, including paralegals. This shift, for such legal ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Jul 2025
‘Ground-breaking’ international climate ruling puts Australia on notice
A “historic” decision by the UN’s International Court of Justice has determined that countries are legally responsible for their contributions to climate change.
POLITICS • Tue, 29 Jul 2025
The importance of a principles-based approach to probity and integrity
Preserving trust in a disrupted world: As the public sector continues to evolve, so too must our approach to probity, writes Felicity Cooper and Elise Poiner.
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Jul 2025
‘Acknowledge the environment has shifted’ when managing risk, says senior Westpac lawyer
Ahead of his appearance at the upcoming Australian Law Forum 2025, Kelvin Liew, senior lawyer at Westpac, discussed how in-house counsel can help their organisations ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 29 Jul 2025
3 in 4 law firms say demos key to tech decision making
New research shows that demonstrations from legal tech vendors are fundamental to the decision-making process of most law firms.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Jul 2025
Self-representation in the Family Court is on the rise – and it’s undermining the system
The sharp rise in self-represented litigants is a trend within the Australian family law space that is quickly becoming hard to ignore, writes Michael Tiyce.
SME LAW • Mon, 28 Jul 2025