New South Wales

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