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‘Not entertaining that’: Unexpected, confusing claims in Lehrmann appeal

On the second day of the appeal hearing, many parts of the submissions advanced on behalf of Bruce Lehrmann were met with either confusion or rejection by the full court bench.

22 August 2025
By Naomi Neilson
AI regulation and innovation go ‘hand in hand’, Attorney-General says

In a keynote delivered at the inaugural Australian Law Forum 2025, Commonwealth Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said having confidence in generative artificial intelligence starts with a regulatory environment that promotes technological innovation.

22 August 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Claims of ‘improper’ conduct by BigLaw firm dismissed

The Federal Court has dismissed a claim that BigLaw firm MinterEllison improperly contacted a woman linked to a sexual harassment matter brought against the state of Western Australia.

22 August 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Corrs secures second Gilbert + Tobin partner in a week

National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has strengthened its mergers and acquisitions team by appointing a partner from rival firm Gilbert + Tobin.

22 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
How mentoring can make a real difference for lawyers

Mentoring is something that all lawyers can offer and be intentional about, writes Sarah Rey.

22 August 2025
By Sarah Rey
Maddocks CEO maps the road ahead

As the national law firm celebrates 140 years since first opening its doors in Melbourne, David Newman has outlined the firm’s focus for the future as it navigates ongoing changes and challenges within the legal profession.

22 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Small law firms lead the way in tech adoption

Half of law firms use practice management and legal operations platforms. However, satisfaction is falling behind, and negative sentiment may be undermining loyalty, new research has shown.

21 August 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
HHG Legal Group overhauls structure, names new CEO

West Australian full-service firm HHG Legal Group has restructured its leadership team as part of a major overhaul, introducing employee ownership and new pathways to leadership.

21 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Lehrmann’s appeal submissions stump court

Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal hearing opened with a back and forth between his solicitor and the full court on some of her more puzzling submissions, including a claim that Lehrmann had been “surprised” by Justice Michael Lee’s findings on how the rape occurred.

21 August 2025
By Naomi Neilson
‘Legal principles are not slogans’: AI fumble leads to disciplinary referral for WA lawyer

A federal court judge came down hard on a West Australian lawyer for not “fully comprehending” what was required of him prior to handing in written submissions generated by artificial intelligence.

21 August 2025
By Naomi Neilson