‘Hard rule’: AI cannot ethically exist without qualified lawyers
There is a non-exhaustive and growing list of cases in both Australia and beyond where AI-generated material has been placed before a courtroom, pressing home the urgent ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Aug 2025
‘Series of unfortunate events’: Convictions scrapped for man accused of engaging in legal practice
A man accused of undertaking legal work despite not being a practitioner has had convictions set aside because the circumstances behind his sentencing were found to be a ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Judgment brings end to Epic Games’ action against Apple, Google
Landmark proceedings brought by software developer Epic Games against Apple and Google have come to an end, with the Federal Court finding that prohibitive bans on their ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Gilbert + Tobin adds seasoned M&A lawyer
A partner with significant experience in complex real assets deals and infrastructure projects has joined Gilbert + Tobin.
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Insurance company tries to escape Law Society costs after professional indemnity loss
ABC Insurance, the company that tried and failed to push professional indemnity insurance past the Law Society of NSW, attempted to convince a court to toss or vary a ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Aug 2025
‘Corruption issues’ revealed in hidden robodebt email
A stunning email dug up in a freedom of information request revealed that commissioner Paul Brereton was involved in drafting a public announcement about the robodebt ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Aug 2025
Chief Justice establishes working group to address FCFCOA concerns
A review of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 flagged both positive and negative feedback, but opinions were divided on whether more should be ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Aug 2025
High Court’s contingency fee decision a blow for jurisdictional equality
The recent High Court decision to toss a solicitor’s common fund orders will apply to every jurisdiction outside of Victoria, which lawyers have warned could place ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 10 Aug 2025
SA Chief Justice names 6 new senior counsel
Chief Justice Chris Kourakis of the South Australian Supreme Court has announced the appointment of six new senior counsel.
BIG LAW • Sun, 10 Aug 2025
