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A lawyer who successfully challenged the refusal of his practising certificate secured a $50,000 costs order against the ACT Law Society.

As artificial intelligence rapidly embeds itself in the legal profession, a two-tier divide is emerging between those who use it well and those at risk of falling behind, a chief knowledge officer has shared.

The Federal Government is seeking reparations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-related contamination across 28 Defence bases in Australia.

Egg freezing has become normalised far more quickly than the policy frameworks that govern it. That imbalance deserves serious attention, writes Nicholas Burch.

East coast-based firm Arnold Bloch Leibler has promoted nine lawyers into senior roles as part of a broader elevation round that takes its partnership to a milestone 50.

Queensland law firm Mullins has taken a major step in expanding access to justice across the state by unveiling its first-ever pro bono special counsel role.

AI, digitisation, ongoing skills shortages, and employee wellbeing are emerging as the dominant forces reshaping workplaces and employment law globally, a new report from the International Bar Association has found.

The Supreme Court of Victoria is positioning itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence developments as the technology reshapes legal practice and courtroom operations, the Chief Justice has said.

Public confidence in the criminal justice system has slumped to an all-time low, with new research revealing that barely half of adults – just 54 per cent – have confidence in how the system delivers justice.

Western Australia’s Attorney-General Tony Buti has appointed a family law specialist with more than 20 years of experience to serve as a magistrate of the state’s Family Court.