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Australian law firms could find it easier to poach entire teams from rivals under proposed federal reforms that would prohibit employers from using co-worker non-solicitation restraints.

AI is lowering the barriers to litigation – including some that once kept weak claims out, and others that kept legitimate claimants from getting in. As courts and tribunals grapple with the consequences, the challenge is preserving access to justice without rebuilding the barriers AI has begun to dismantle.

A West Australian practitioner who admitted to several dishonest and deliberate legal aid claims and lied about them during an audit has dodged an order that she be recommended for strike-off.

One tax lawyer has questioned whether the government knows what a trust really is, highlighting the unnecessary legislative fatigue and administrative burden advisers face.

The addition of a highly experienced partner and special counsel to Wotton Kearney has strengthened its insurance capabilities.

The legal profession needs to be trauma- and dissociation-informed in the courtroom and throughout the legal process, write experienced clinicians and researchers.

KPMG’s global general counsel has retired following a tumultuous 12 months.

The first half of 2026 has seen a shift in how law departments are engaging contractors, with the age of AI playing a role in accelerating trends.

The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has heard claims by five former ODPP solicitors over concerns regarding alleged victimisation as a result of overtime and forfeited flex hours following their employment.

Former Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer lawyers who left for a boutique practice have opted to shut its doors and rejoin BigLaw.