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Blended workforces that combine permanent lawyers, flexible talent, specialist support, alternative legal service providers (ALSPs), and technology will become the standard model for in-house legal teams in 2027, according to Paul Cowling, who said the year ahead will be one of transition for many departments.

The Federal Court has dismissed a former academic’s defamation claim against Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader, finding the articles caused no serious harm and fairly summarised a public decision.

The ACT Magistrates Court’s outdated technology left much to be desired, according to retired Chief Magistrate Lorraine Walker, who has since considered how AI can fill in the gaps.

Lawyers Weekly and principal partner Consilio and Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company, are thrilled to once again present the annual Corporate Counsel Summit.

New research suggests that small professional services firms, including legal practices, are among the most likely businesses to come under scrutiny from the Australian Taxation Office.

Thomsons has expanded its Perth banking and finance team with the appointment of a partner.

Class action firm Gordon Legal has initiated an investigation into potential class action proceedings against an ASX-listed giant.

A former law student who accused Victoria University of racial discrimination over academic misconduct sanctions has had their claim dismissed.

An experienced barrister with extensive expertise across private and public law has been appointed president of the Victorian Bar for the 2026–27 term.

East coast-based firm Carter Newell has made what it describes as its largest-ever investment in general liability, bringing partners Matthew Gerathy and Rory Smith into its Sydney office, alongside a group of seven who will lead the next phase of claims defence work in NSW.