‘There’s a whole lot of benefits’ to removing timesheets, says Maddocks’ CEO
The current inflection point in the legal services marketplace is “really exciting”, Maddocks partner and chief executive David Newman has said, not just because of the ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Aug 2025
Slater and Gordon starts board leadership transition
National law firm Slater and Gordon is on the hunt for a new chair, and two new non-executive directors, all of whom are finishing their terms.
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Aug 2025
When law, humanity, and medical ethics collide
For Australian lawyers, particularly those working in human rights, health law, or international practice, a recent capital execution in the US is a reminder that neat ...
THE BAR • Tue, 26 Aug 2025
AI in legal practice: Navigating privacy, hallucinations, and IP risks
Contrary to the press, proclamations and fanfare, there is a very good argument that we do not yet have true AI – at least not in the sense many people imagine, writes ...
SME LAW • Mon, 25 Aug 2025
Ciarb expands into the Top End
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Australia) will now operate in the Northern Territory, to meet what it said are the growing demands from Territorians for ...
THE BAR • Mon, 25 Aug 2025
The fallout from Qantas
For employers, the case demonstrates the serious risks of running an aggressive industrial strategy and losing, writes Julian Arndt.
BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Aug 2025
Preparation blunders and puzzling submissions: What’s hot in law this week (18–22 Aug)
This past week, Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal hearing took place, while a judge took lawyers to task over AI-generated submissions. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 22 Aug 2025
How mentoring can make a real difference for lawyers
Mentoring is something that all lawyers can offer and be intentional about, writes Sarah Rey.
SME LAW • Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Small law firms lead the way in tech adoption
Half of law firms use practice management and legal operations platforms. However, satisfaction is falling behind, and negative sentiment may be undermining loyalty, new ...
SME LAW • Thu, 21 Aug 2025
