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ActiveNav partners with Verlata Consulting

A strategic partnership between innovator ActiveNav and legal technology consultancy firm Verlata Consulting will assist firms with identifying, governing, and securing unstructured client data.

10 April 2026
By Staff Reporter
Why ‘tick-the-box’ sexual harassment training is not enough

In a recent Queensland Industrial Relations Commission decision, the commission confirmed that vicarious liability risks remain where employers require sexual harassment training to be completed concurrently with work duties, writes Emily Haar and Isabella Connor.

10 April 2026
By Emily Haar and Isabella Connor
Why lawyers struggle to switch off is getting worse

Long hours, high stakes, and relentless mental demands have long defined life for legal professionals – but in today’s hyperconnected world, that pressure has reached new heights, with the expectation to always be “on” pushing many to the tipping point.

09 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
5 tips for lawyers to ask for work without feeling awkward

In the cutthroat world of law, asking for work can feel like walking a tightrope – but one seasoned practitioner reveals five practical strategies to help lawyers do it confidently, without fear or awkwardness.

09 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Regulator reveals complaint hotspots and top risks for lawyers

Victoria’s legal regulatory body has identified the profession’s biggest trouble spots, including motor vehicle accident claims, the misuse of artificial intelligence, and poor supervision of juniors.

09 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson
2026 set to be a ‘significant year’ for class action, report finds

The class action space could be set for a game-changer year, with a new Allens report revealing that landmark judgments and shifting regulations are set to redefine the risk landscape.

09 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Jones Day reveals ransomware attack

International firm Jones Day, which has offices in Australia, has disclosed that a cyber attack has compromised multiple clients.

09 April 2026
By David Hollingworth
Estrin Saul Lawyers promotes new director, welcomes new shareholders

The national law firm has welcomed a new director and introduced equity for several of its practice leaders.

09 April 2026
By Carlos Tse
The post-AA landscape: Navigating the remaining gaps in institutional abuse liability

The High Court’s decision in AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is an important step forward for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. It rightly recognises that institutions owe a non-delegable duty of care to children in their supervision and control, writes Heather Kerley.

09 April 2026
By Heather Kerley
Submissions open for Australian Law Awards 2026

Submissions and nominations have opened for the 26th annual Australian Law Awards.

09 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson