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Qld barrister fails to claw back practising certificate

A Queensland tribunal upheld the Bar Association’s decision to refuse to renew a practising certificate for a barrister who failed to make a timely disclosure about the winding up of his company.

14 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘Inappropriate’: Court slates solicitor for costs application failure

A solicitor has been criticised for a “clearly inadequate” costs application, which included the “inappropriate” suggestion that the judge could specifically request additional material.

14 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘Treat your AI tool like a junior lawyer’, and other tips for adoption in 2026

Responsible adoption of artificial intelligence is “not optional”. Here, a senior AI adviser discusses how lawyers can maintain trust and credibility while staying competitive.

14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
McCabes partners with Cicero

National law firm McCabes is teaming up with AI-powered platform Cicero to deliver stronger client outcomes.

14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Jones Day appoints tax lawyer to partnership, in global cohort of 33

A Melbourne-based tax specialist has joined the partnership at Jones Day, as part of a cohort of 33 worldwide for the global firm.

14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Former Deloitte exec joins City of Moreton Bay as legal head

The City of Moreton Bay, in South-East Queensland, has appointed a “dynamic lawyer with an impressive track record” from a big four firm as its new chief legal counsel.

13 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why people skills are the real competitive advantage for in-house lawyers in the AI era

As artificial intelligence continues its rapid advancement across the legal profession, fundamentally changing how work is done, two general counsel have argued that people skills are the defining power skill for in-house lawyers – setting the best apart in an AI-driven era.

13 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Reprimand for Qld solicitor duped by fake lawyer

A tribunal has penalised a Queensland legal practitioner director who turned a blind eye to the dishonest conduct of a fake lawyer despite obvious concerns from clients and the Legal Services Commission.

13 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Relativity launches GenAI case intelligence solution

Global legal tech company Relativity has unveiled aiR for Case Strategy, which brings generative AI to case intelligence.

13 January 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
6 legal tech trends that will redefine law firms, legal teams in 2026

As AI adoption soars to unprecedented levels across law firms and legal departments, a new NetDocuments report spotlights six legal tech trends set to redefine the profession – trends every legal professional will need to watch in 2026.

13 January 2026
By Grace Robbie