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NetDocuments launches first legal context graph to transform legal work

Intelligent document management system for legal professionals, NetDocuments, has unveiled what it describes as the industry’s “first legal context graph” as part of a major reimagining of its platform.

27 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Legora opens offices in Singapore, Tokyo

Global legal agentic AI platform Legora is expanding further into APAC, opening offices in both Singapore and Tokyo, furthering its reach regionally on top of its Sydney presence.

27 May 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why this top corporate lawyer walked away from law to disrupt the property industry

A senior corporate lawyer who has advised on some of Australia’s “largest and most complex” transactions has stepped away from the legal world to enter the property market, with a mission to challenge the traditional buyer’s agency model.

26 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Second blow for lawyer fighting to keep practising certificate

A Victorian solicitor has lost his second attempt to hold onto his practising certificate amid an investigation into his continuing professional development and insurance obligations.

27 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
3 drink-driving convictions, cocaine charge: Solicitor fined for hiding offences from tribunal

A solicitor with three drink-driving convictions, including one involving cocaine, has avoided suspension and been fined after a disciplinary tribunal found he failed to report his offences for almost seven years.

27 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Quinn Emanuel promotes 1 to partner

Business litigation and arbitration firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has elevated one to partner.

27 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Shine Lawyers appoints class actions practice leader

Ahead of its class action against fast-food giant McDonald’s, Shine Lawyers has hired a new practice leader.

27 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
FCFCOA migration hub brings justice into community

A purpose-built migration hub in Western Sydney brings “key services directly into the community”, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s Chief Justice Will Alstergren AO has said.

27 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Harvey unveils 2 new products for firms, in-house teams

AI legal software leader Harvey has announced two new products to assist with streamlining at law firms and within in-house legal teams.

26 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
NSW firm was negligent with dust disease advice, widow alleges

A Wollongong firm accused of providing negligent advice to a man who allegedly died as a result of silica exposure in his workplace has failed to have the case removed from the Dust Disease Tribunal.

26 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson