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Corporate lawyers lag in AI integration and policy

New research shows that those in private practice lead corporate counsel, 54 per cent to 46 per cent, in AI governance.

27 January 2026
By Amelia McNamara
Tribunal criticised for blistering ‘tirade’ against law firm

The Federal Court overturned a visa decision due to the “scathing and hostile” criticisms a senior tribunal member levelled at a law firm.

27 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Tranche 2 AML/CTF laws could help ease house prices, InfoTrack says

A property and legal tech firm has said that incoming AML/CTF laws could help curb housing price growth by stemming the flow of illicit money in the property sector.

29 January 2026
By Emma Partis
Corrs adds tax partner from Bakers

BigLaw firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed a partner for its tax team from global rival Baker McKenzie.

27 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Law Partners acquires Newcastle-based boutique

Australian personal injury firm Law Partners has expanded its presence in NSW by acquiring Catherine Henry Lawyers.

27 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
G + T takes cyber risk partner from A&O Shearman

National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has bolstered its technology and digital practice by appointing a cyber risk partner from A&O Shearman.

27 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Lawyers charged and ‘intolerable’ litigation: What’s hot in law this week (19-23 Jan)

Ahead of the Australia Day long weekend, there have been some extraordinary criminal matters involving legal professionals. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.

24 January 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
Victoria Police search powers ‘invalid’, court finds

Days before the Invasion Day rally, the Federal Court found a declaration that would have allowed police to conduct warrantless searches to be incompatible with human rights and unlawful.

23 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Barrister sidelined for 4 years over extensive misconduct

A tribunal refused to permit a Victorian barrister with a laundry list of misconduct to hold a practising certificate before late 2027.

23 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Ditch legal jargon, fix translation services: Improving system for culturally diverse litigants

The Asian Australian Lawyers Association has made a number of recommendations to improve procedural fairness for parties from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

23 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson