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How law firms have used AI in the last year

Over the past 12 months, there have been major changes in the uptake and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by law firms, research has revealed.

15 November 2025
By Carlos Tse
Piper Alderman dragged back into costs fight with Care A2

National legal practice Piper Alderman was unable to hold onto the default judgment entered against former client and the director of Care A2, meaning their lengthy costs dispute will resume.

14 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Locking up children is not the answer, barristers say

Victoria’s proposed “Adult Time for Violent Crime” legislation flies in the face of evidence that rehabilitation is far better suited for youthful offenders than prison, two professional legal bodies have pointed out.

14 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
JWS adds leading dispute resolution, arbitration partners

Two leading dispute resolution and arbitration partners were appointed to Johnson Winter Slattery.

14 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
The Wiggles admits ‘likely’ consumer law breach over hazardous Emma Bow headbands

One of Australia’s beloved children’s entertainment groups has admitted that the sale of its Emma Bow headbands has “likely breached” consumer law because the products lacked mandatory safety warnings.

14 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Cullen Macleod bolsters WA presence with boutique firm merger

West Australian firm Cullen Macleod has expanded by more than 15 per cent following its collaborative merger with boutique commercial practice Taylor & Taylor and the appointment of a new principal.

13 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Ex-Wotton Kearney senior associate launches standalone practice

A former senior associate from a global law firm has opened the doors to his own practice, GopherWood Lawyers.

13 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Conduct of solicitors in Supreme Court ‘unfortunate’, judge says

The solicitors behind a complex dispute involving three different law firms were criticised for their conduct before a Supreme Court judge.

13 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Firm offers way for lawyers to go solo without admin headaches

Lawyers wanting to branch out on their own, ditch billable hours, and explore niche specialities without the administrative headaches are able to do so under the umbrella of a well-established law firm.

13 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
9 new senior counsel appointed in Western Australia

The Honourable Chief Justice Peter Quinlan has announced the appointment of nine new senior counsel to the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

13 November 2025
By Grace Robbie