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Plaintiff firm loses bid to recover millions in class action fees

Group members from the Hino class action will take home more from an $87 million settlement after Maurice Blackburn failed to overturn a decision to cut its legal fees by several million dollars.

01 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘Totally misconceived’: Court dismisses latest move in costs battle

A long-running costs dispute between a former client and her solicitors returned to the NSW Supreme Court.

01 October 2026
By Matthew Taylor
The rogue agent breach of Medicare highlights the importance of AI literacy and fluency for lawyers

The newsfeed has reached a fever pitch about the dangers of artificial intelligence and “AI slop” in legal practice, with most of it focused on citations or on ensuring that authorities support the proposition advanced. But the OpenAI Agent breach of Medicare shows this is a very narrow view of the promise and peril of AI technologies for the legal profession, writes Chantal McNaught.

01 October 2026
By Chantal McNaught
Sparke Helmore takes property partner, 2 special counsel from K&L Gates

The addition of a Brisbane-based team will strengthen Sparke Helmore’s capabilities across property and development, commercial projects, infrastructure, and regulation.

01 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Shine Lawyers promotes 44

Shine Lawyers chief legal officer has celebrated the talent, commitment, and leadership of its 44 newly elevated lawyers.

01 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Justice Connect adds Legora AI to pro bono work

Justice Connect is adopting Legora across its pro bono legal teams in a new partnership that is designed to explore how AI can expand access to legal support.

30 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
How AI is reshaping legal knowledge management

Legal experts are highlighting the evolving role of knowledge management as AI transforms legal workflows, urging firms to strengthen governance, security, and access to trusted knowledge assets.

30 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Ingram Micro navigates lawyers through The Great Migration

Ingram Micro has launched a new framework designed to help partners guide their organisations through AI-ready workplaces.

30 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Lawyers ranked: New tech to reveal who’s on top

A new technology company has harnessed data science and case law analytics to rank legal practitioners based on their courtroom track records.

30 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Harvey partners with BigLaw firms for new AI-powered pro bono program

Harvey is launching a dedicated pro bono program to help expand access to justice across the UK, Australia, and US.

30 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor