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A Federal Court justice is keen to put artificial intelligence to the test, encouraging the parties in the McDonald’s class action to harness the technology to sift through an “enormous body” of material.

Of the 85 senior promotions across the globe, 16 were based in Kennedys’ Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne offices.

Moray & Agnew has expanded its capabilities in private client services, estates, dispute resolution, and insurance, adding three senior lawyers to bolster its presence in Newcastle.

To modernise and strengthen Australia’s privacy framework for the digital era, the Albanese government has issued a consultation paper alongside draft legislation.

The Melbourne-based general counsel for Intrepid Travel has been promoted to the new role of group GC and corporate governance, which will strengthen the company’s executive leadership capability.

The pace and pressures of modern legal practice are making meaningful mentorship harder for young lawyers to find, highlighting the importance of experienced practitioners in developing sound judgement, measured advocacy, and the next generation of the profession.

Global tech-enabled legal services provider Consilio has acquired Australian e-discovery provider icourts, strengthening the former’s foothold in the Australian market.

In a budget estimates hearing that also canvassed bail reforms and Legal Aid funding, the NSW Attorney-General said there was “no chance” he would attend the upcoming inquiry into professional indemnity insurance.

Attwood Marshall Lawyers has boosted its footprint in Brisbane, relocating to an upscale space at Santos Place to accommodate its growing local personnel and address the rising requirements for professional legal guidance within the metropolitan area.

BigLaw firm Pinsent Masons has bolstered its Australian technology, media, and telecommunications practice, appointing an experienced special counsel.