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Judge puts AI ‘lodestar’ to test in complex class action
A Federal Court justice is keen to put artificial intelligence to the test, encouraging the parties in the McDonald’s...
02 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
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Kennedys promotes 16 senior lawyers
Of the 85 senior promotions across the globe, 16 were based in Kennedys’ Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne...
02 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
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A-G says ‘no chance’ to attending PII inquiry over DPP ‘witch hunt’
In a budget estimates hearing that also canvassed bail reforms and Legal Aid funding, the NSW Attorney-General said...
01 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
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$249m superannuation settlement ‘highest ever’ for plaintiff firm
Class actions launched against Colonial First State Investments, Avanteos Investments, and Commonwealth Bank over...
01 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
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Ex-whistleblower questions accountability for auditing misconduct
Amid the ongoing KPMG audit scandal, a former whistleblower has questioned the lack of proportionate repercussions for...
31 August 2026
By Malavika Santhebennur
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Technology Compliance in 2026: What it Means for Law Firms
As law firms adopt new technology at pace, they can no longer treat them solely as operations decisions; they are also...
28 August 2026
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Clayton Utz strengthens environment and planning practice with BigLaw hire
Clayton Utz has welcomed an environment and planning specialist lawyer from Norton Rose Fulbright to its partnership....
28 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
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Hamilton Locke poaches K&L Gates construction specialist lawyer
Hamilton Locke has welcomed a construction specialist lawyer to its partnership, joining from fellow BigLaw firm...
28 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
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legalsuper teams up with Mental Health First Aid International
Lawyer-specific superannuation fund legalsuper has entered a three-year partnership with Mental Health First Aid...
28 August 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Been w--king bout you’: Solicitor struck off over sexual messages
A solicitor who bombarded a female barrister with sexual messages has been struck off after repeatedly ignoring her...
27 August 2026
By Grace Robbie