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2 Local Court magistrates to join NSW District Court
Two magistrates, who have a combined 24 years of experience on the Local Court bench, are set to be appointed as judges...
04 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘No systemic deficiencies’ found in prosecution of adult sexual assault cases in NSW
NSW’s top prosecutor’s office has responded to criticism raised by several of the state’s senior judges with a...
28 February 2025
By Grace Robbie
Legal and reputational risks of breaching new AI ban
With the partial ban on using AI in court proceedings being enforced, a law firm CEO has outlined the potential legal...
24 February 2025
By Grace Robbie
NSW silk named senior public defender
A “respected” criminal lawyer has been appointed as senior public defender for NSW.
13 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
3 legal bodies issue joint guidance on AI
Legal regulators from NSW, Victoria, and Western Australia have jointly issued a statement to guide lawyers in the...
06 December 2024
By Grace Robbie
Property lawyers have a duty to advise on contamination risks, despite lack of guidance
While a duty to advise a client on the risks surrounding contaminated land is not explicitly articulated, lawyers in...
08 November 2024
By Elizabeth Wild
Justice Michael Ball to join NSW Court of Appeal
Supreme Court Justice Michael Ball, who was formerly a partner at what is now Allens, is set to join the Court of...
04 November 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
3 barristers join NSW District Court
Last week, three barristers were appointed to the District Court of NSW, bringing a combined seven decades of legal...
04 November 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
The time is ripe for NSW to have a Human Rights Act, say advocates
With other states and territories having already implemented their own Human Rights Act, prominent figures in the legal...
23 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
Barristers must be exempt from AML/CTF regime, bar associations argue
Bar associations have “critical concerns” about the inclusion of barristers in the proposed expanded regime for...
21 October 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy