Global mining giant BHP has settled an Australian shareholder class action over the deadly 2015 Fundão tailings dam collapse, resulting in a conditional payout of $110 million.
The Federal Court approved the entire $13.5 million settlement figure agreed between The Good Guys and ACCC after earlier flagging that the retail giant may be entitled to a “significant reduction”.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the legal profession – but two experts warn that many are struggling to keep pace, risking being left behind in the accelerating digital race.
Faith-based organisations are navigating an increasingly complex legal landscape, with one church lawyer highlighting the unique challenges general counsel face in balancing religious doctrine, community service, and evolving legislation.
A lawyer’s efforts to derail bankruptcy proceedings brought by his former workplace have fallen apart, including an attempt to have the court appoint local regulatory bodies to provide expert opinion.
On 1 September 2025, global law firm King & Wood Mallesons welcomed indirect tax expert Andrew Sommer to the firm as its new senior consultant.
National law firm Russell Kennedy has launched a firm-wide pilot of the litigation-focused artificial intelligence platform, Cicero, aimed at streamlining daily workflows and improving operations for its over 300 staff members.
National law firm Sparke Helmore has elevated five senior lawyers to its partnership ranks.
Much like hallucinations, deepfake material has posed very real and significant challenges to courtrooms, Chief Justice Andrew Bell has said.
The Albanese government has unveiled new legislation aimed at improving the efficiency and responsiveness of the Administrative Review Tribunal.
