Artificial Intelligence

The billable hour is not the problem – the conversation avoiding it is

What the MinterEllison announcement means for mid-sized law firms, writes Andrew Cooke.

15 May 2026

By Andrew Cooke

7 in 10 firms say AI saves time, but most still don’t use it where it matters most

While 71 per cent of law firms say artificial intelligence is already delivering meaningful time savings in day-to-day...

14 May 2026

By Grace Robbie

Harvey rolls out 500 legal AI agents

The legal profession is “officially in the era of legal agents”, says Harvey, as it unveils hundreds of new case...

13 May 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Mary Technology launches 3 new capabilities

Fact Management System legal tech start-up Mary Technology has unveiled a major product update, in what it is calling a...

13 May 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

InfoTrack, Parachute AI team up to reduce manual processes for SME law firms

Australian legal tech provider InfoTrack and AI-powered legal operating system Parachute AI have unveiled a new...

13 May 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Can workers refuse to use AI on religious grounds?

“I don’t use AI on moral grounds.” It sounds like a line from a science fiction film, but some employers are...

13 May 2026

By Paul O'Halloran

Legora acquires Graceview, extends Series D funding

Global legal AI platform Legora has had a busy few weeks, having both snapped up Melbourne-based start-up Graceview and...

12 May 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lawyers Weekly and Clio present ‘(Almost) everything law school didn’t cover’

In this virtual and free live-stream event, Lawyers Weekly and Clio bridge the gap between legal education and the...

29 April 2026

By Lawyers Weekly

Consilio’s Aurora Legal AI suite launches Down Under

The Aurora Legal AI suite has been introduced to Australia, as Consilio moves to provide Australian law firms and...

28 April 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Agentic AI and the future of outsourcing: 3 paths and the questions they raise

Business process outsourcing (BPO) has been used by large companies for decades, built on a simple logic: move...

23 April 2026

By Caitlin Whale

AI in litigation: Why the reality inside law firms isn’t matching the hype

AI has rapidly evolved from a theoretical disruptor into a tangible force within litigation practice. But according to...

22 April 2026

By Grace Robbie

When AI should stay silent: Preserving judgement in M&A

Generative AI is now routinely used in complex M&A transactions. Its ability to analyse, summarise, and generate...

14 April 2026

By Steve Johns, Eliza Unger and Lisa Ziegert

Axiom rolls out Harvey for in-house legal teams

Axiom’s addition of legal AI platform Harvey has enabled in-house legal teams to reduce legal costs, accelerate...

13 April 2026

By Staff Reporter

ActiveNav partners with Verlata Consulting

A strategic partnership between innovator ActiveNav and legal technology consultancy firm Verlata Consulting will...

10 April 2026

By Staff Reporter

How Australian law firms can turn AI failures into success

While AI fatigue may be settling over the legal profession, this is precisely the moment it matters most – because...

08 April 2026

By Grace Robbie

AI inevitable for Fair Work applications, lawyer warns

With applications increasing by over 70 per cent over three years, the Fair Work Commission has released draft guidance...

07 April 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Legora on firmwide integration, change management, and why 2026 is the year of agents

In a far-reaching chat, two senior professionals from global legal AI provider Legora discuss the extent of integration...

31 March 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

The timeless skills that continue to define great lawyers

While many argue that artificial intelligence is reshaping what it means to be a successful lawyer, David Fischl...

30 March 2026

By Grace Robbie

‘Clanker’ is the one slur I’m comfortable with

AI is yet to eat this lawyer’s lunch, writes James d’Apice.

30 March 2026

By James d’Apice

AI in court isn’t the problem – lawyers are, expert warns

A string of high-profile cases involving lawyers misusing artificial intelligence has sent ripples of concern through...

26 March 2026

By Grace Robbie