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‘An endangered species’: Judge’s bold 2036 prediction for lawyers

In a keynote address at the Expert Witness Symposium 2026 held at the Hilton Sydney, Justice Michael Lee questioned whether the traditional expert witness will survive the next decade.

02 November 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Who is really benefiting from the legal AI boom?

AI has gone from a “nice to have” to a “must have” for law firms, but new research has exposed lingering questions around client benefits, acceptable use within legal practice, and the strain that generative tools are putting on the lawyer-client relationship.

02 November 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Court rejects bid to expose Jackie O’s confidential communications

Both Jackie O and her former employer have failed to displace the other’s claim of legal professional privilege over 815 documents, including those concerning an investigation into her on-air clash with controversial co-host Kyle Sandilands.

02 November 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Australian AI Awards 2026 winners unveiled

The third annual Australian AI Awards has seen more than 30 professionals and businesses recognised as innovators and leaders in artificial intelligence Down Under.

02 November 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Domain lawsuit forces REA Group to substantiate ‘9 in 10 buyers’ claim

Following a lawsuit by Domain over a marketing campaign, REA Group has been ordered to provide documents that prove that “nine in 10 buyers” find a home on the platform.

02 November 2026
By Emilie Lauer
Pinsent Masons nabs flexible services expert from Lawyers On Demand

The former head of Lawyers On Demand’s Melbourne office and LOD Legal has taken his talents to Pinsent Masons.

02 November 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Judge rejects bid to remove senior counsel over ‘lack of objectivity’ claims

A woman suing the Commonwealth over an allegedly malicious prosecution has failed in a bid to have senior counsel removed from the case, arguing the barrister lacked objectivity and was motivated by animus towards her.

30 October 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Clyde & Co takes insurance team from Carter Newell

A partner who headed up the general liability practice at Carter Newell has brought her team over to Clyde & Co.

30 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Special counsel joins DW Fox Tucker wills and estates team

DW Fox Tucker’s newest special counsel appointment will further strengthen the capabilities within its wills and estates practice.

30 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Want to make AI defensible? Change your culture

New research and insights are signalling that the risks associated with professional AI use are less about the technology’s capacity and more about how firms use it.

30 October 2026
By Amelia McNamara