Responsible use of specialist AI tools needs to be a proactive effort by law firms and legal teams to mitigate risk.
Over the past 12 months, the legal profession has witnessed significant upheaval, with high-profile promotions, partners jumping ship, and entire teams making the move from one firm to another.
The Law Council of Australia has elected the members of its 2026 executive committee, including a new president.
This past week, one of the world’s biggest law firms decoupled, and a handful of practitioners were referred to legal regulators for relying on material prepared by AI. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has named 51 new partners worldwide, six of whom are based Down Under.
Former judge Walter Sofronoff was unable to overturn the ACT Integrity Commission’s finding that he engaged in corrupt conduct while leading an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s abandoned prosecution.
Bartier Perry has promoted three to partner and six to senior associate, alongside the launch of a new graduate program.
The federal government has proposed new reforms that will change the way migration decisions are reviewed, impacting students, employers, and migrants across Australia.
At first glance, Die Hard seems little more than a seasonal spectacle and cinematic bravado. Yet beneath the glass and gunfire lies a quiet study in how violence becomes virtue and loyalty masquerades as justice, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.
In an era of rapid legal and technological transformation, Philip Colman has emphasised that law firms willing to adapt, embrace innovation, and seize emerging opportunities are the ones most likely to thrive and stay ahead in the competitive legal landscape of the coming years.
