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Sir Anthony Mason, ninth Chief Justice of Australia, dies at 100

The ninth Chief Justice of Australia, Sir Anthony Mason, has been fondly remembered for his significant contribution to the law.

19 March 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Squire Patton Boggs takes partner from HWL Ebsworth

BigLaw firm Squire Patton Boggs has bolstered its energy and resources practice with the appointment of a partner from national law firm HWL Ebsworth.

19 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Thomson Reuters rolls out ‘most advanced AI offering in Australia’

Global legal technology provider Thomson Reuters has launched two agentic artificial intelligence solutions for Australian legal, tax, and compliance professionals, representing what the provider has claimed to be the most advanced AI initiative in the country to date.

19 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Relativity unveils brand overhaul to support broader legal data workflows

Global legal technology company Relativity has used one of the industry’s largest international gatherings to unveil a refreshed brand identity.

19 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Union moves to sack its own lawyer over alleged timesheet fraud while WFH

A lawyer at the Public Service Association of NSW is in the firing line for dismissal after allegedly falsifying timesheets while working from home.

18 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Celebrate the progress, but not at the expense of the harder question

The profession has spent two decades improving the pathway to partnership. The next question is whether we can expand the reform agenda to consider equality as a core principle in whatever is built next, writes Kim Wiegand.

18 March 2026
By Kim Wiegand
Life insurance and financial lines specialist joins Clyde & Co

The appointment tails three lateral partner arrivals, a partner promotion and the addition of two special counsel in insurance, and, according to the BigLaw firm, underlines projected growth in insurance.

18 March 2026
By Amelia Mcnamara
How in-house lawyers can make a bigger impact in their community

For many in-house lawyers, the daily grind can feel relentless, leaving little time to make an impact beyond the office. But one legal counsel emphasises that you don’t need a perfect plan to create real change – the most important step is simply to begin.

17 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
RBA reveals March 2026 cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank of Australia was widely tipped to increase the cash rate at its March 2026 meeting. Find out here, in this special announcement from Legal Home Loans, whether the cash rate has been hiked, held, or lowered.

17 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Judge cautions silks over ‘aggressive’ cross-examinations

A senior judge has warned lawyers against descending into “aggressive and confrontational” cross-examination, particularly when it may undermine fair opportunity and reliable evidence.

17 March 2026
By Naomi Neilson