AI-generated video of murder victim used in court to address killer

In a move that may represent the future of criminal proceedings, an AI-generated video has been used in a US court to...

14 May 2025

By Grace Robbie

US man uses AI-avatar to plead case in court

The New York Supreme Court was left astonished last month when a man used an AI-generated avatar to stand in and argue...

14 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

Woman sues Uber for discrimination following repeated guide dog refusals

A Victorian woman has filed legal action against Uber, alleging that the company’s drivers violated disability...

10 March 2025

By Grace Robbie

Top 10 court stories in 2024

In 2024, the defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann against Network Ten was the most followed on Lawyers Weekly,...

17 December 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Legal analysis: Deeming victorious in Nazi defamation case but damages come up short

Ousted Liberal MP Moira Deeming won her defamation fight against Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto. In this...

13 December 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Disney settles gender pay gap lawsuit for $43m

A lawsuit that accused Disney of paying women less than men has settled for $43

29 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Is it possible for AI to win a court case?

In response to growing curiosity within the legal profession regarding AI advancements, a mock trial was conducted to...

21 October 2024

By Grace Robbie

Last-minute resolution brings Palestine protest proceedings to sudden stop

At the eleventh hour, the Commissioner for NSW Police has shut down a court bid to prevent a pro-Palestinian protest...

04 October 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Harvey Norman to face class action over ‘worthless’ warranties

A class action lawsuit has been filed against major retail company Harvey Norman over allegations that an extended...

19 September 2024

By Kace O'Neill

Workplace lawyer’s defamation action against AFL club gets second chance

The discontinued defamation proceedings against a president of a Melbourne AFL club and three directors have been...

19 August 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Why a court upheld Berejiklian’s corruption findings

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian failed to overturn findings she engaged in “serious corrupt conduct” because...

26 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Security to grind Dubbo court to halt in protest

Dubbo’s sheriffs, who maintain security and enforce orders from its courts, have planned a protest over poor working...

17 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Family lawyer’s $115k bill voided for disclosure failures

A family lawyer’s $115,000 legal bill was voided by a judge who found he did not provide a costs estimate but...

04 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

‘Diversion works,’ says new Sentencing Advisory Council report

The Sentencing Advisory Council in Victoria has released a new report analysing the utilisation of the Criminal Justice...

01 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

NT Supreme Court gives ‘new hope’ for asbestos-related lung cancer cases

A recent win in the Northern Territory Supreme Court has provided optimism for individuals who have lung cancer caused...

15 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

Conned clients and key appointments: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 April)

This week in the legal profession, lawyers conned their clients, a major case was reignited with new allegations, and a...

06 April 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Reforms to protect sexual violence victims in court a ‘major step’ but may have ‘limited’ practical effect

Following the introduction of improved legislation around strengthening witness protections for victims of sexual...

12 February 2024

By Lauren Croft

Trust in courts is an ‘essential element’ of a ‘robust and properly functioning democracy’

Following CJ Bell’s recent remarks about trust in the US court system, Australian legal bodies have emphasised the...

06 February 2024

By Lauren Croft

Sydney firm persists with fight for $2m in legal fees

A Sydney law firm and a tea tree oil plantation business locked in a court stoush over a claim for almost $2 million in...

11 December 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Increased interpreters needed in Australian courts, new research shows

New research has revealed that non-English speakers’ access to justice could be improved with an increased number of...

28 August 2023

By Lauren Croft