NetDocuments has broadened its suite of AI-powered tools with the launch of the Judge Analytics App, an innovative platform that is redefining how legal teams prepare and strategise for court cases.
The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has commended the actions the Australian government has taken in the first stage of its seven-year cyber security strategy and looks to provide further advice for its second, penultimate stage, while also arguing for subsidies for small businesses like law firms.
Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) has welcomed a new partner, Bhavini Sundarjee, to its Sydney real estate team.
Several key takeaways emerge from Linda Reynolds’ successful defamation action against Brittany Higgins, including the unpredictability of “high-stakes” law, the difficulty in establishing truth, and the difference a jurisdiction can make.
As AI becomes more ingrained in everyday life and spills into client–lawyer relationships, firms are increasingly forced to spend additional time correcting inaccuracies and managing expectations, prompting one firm to raise fees for clients who rely on AI in their correspondence.
From dynamic workplace cultures and forward-thinking AI strategies to inclusive leadership, the next generation of legal professionals is speaking out on what truly matters when choosing the firms they want to join.
A quick search of any legal database will bring up dozens of recent cases where the family law system has grappled with social media evidence. For lawyers, this is a clear sign to sharpen their digital know-how to ensure their clients are on the right side of the law.
The ACT Law Society was slated for its handling of a disciplinary matter, with a tribunal finding some of its conduct before and during proceedings bordered on the improper and unconscionable.
The Statewide Treaty Bill, which was introduced to State Parliament yesterday (8 September), proposes to make the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria permanent and expand its responsibilities to deliver better outcomes for First Peoples in Victoria.
The Right to Disconnect laws now in place for small businesses like law firms are sparking plenty of discussion, writes Stephen Roebuck.
