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Only 7% of legal teams have cracked the AI code, survey finds

While artificial intelligence is dominating conversations across the legal profession, a new Axiom report reveals that...

23 June 2026

By Grace Robbie

Law firms must realign as in-house teams learn to do more with less

The balance of power in the legal industry is shifting as a growing number of in-house legal teams bring more work back...

16 June 2026

By Grace Robbie

In-house solicitor struck off after web of deception over drink-driving investigation

An in-house solicitor who falsely explained her failure to engage with a regulatory investigation has been struck off,...

09 June 2026

By Grace Robbie

Why this top corporate lawyer walked away from law to disrupt the property industry

A senior corporate lawyer who has advised on some of Australia’s “largest and most complex” transactions has...

26 May 2026

By Grace Robbie

AI ‘transforming our profession’, A-G Rowland tells in-house lawyers

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the legal and creative industries, Australia’s Attorney-General, Michelle...

20 May 2026

By Grace Robbie

Why today’s general counsel are being pushed to the limit

As in-house legal teams take on responsibilities far beyond traditional legal advice, pressure is intensifying as their...

19 May 2026

By Grace Robbie

Inside the priorities reshaping in-house teams in 2026

In-house lawyers are redefining the top business priorities they have set for themselves to guide both their teams and...

05 May 2026

By Grace Robbie

Culture over credentials: Why team fit matters more than technical skills in law departments

As law departments face mounting workloads and shifting client expectations, a quiet but decisive shift is underway,...

07 April 2026

By Grace Robbie

How in-house lawyers can make a bigger impact in their community

For many in-house lawyers, the daily grind can feel relentless, leaving little time to make an impact beyond the...

17 March 2026

By Grace Robbie

Early-career moves that set in-house lawyers up for long-term success

Breaking into the corporate legal world is as thrilling as it is formidable, but young lawyers who take smart,...

10 March 2026

By Grace Robbie

Why corporate counsel must step up beyond the office to advance their careers

While many lawyers believe that laser-focused advancement up the corporate ladder is the key to career purpose, one...

10 March 2026

By Grace Robbie

Has legal business partnering gone too far?

One general counsel has warned there may be risks inherent with the boundaries of strategic business collaboration from...

03 March 2026

By Grace Robbie

The skills today’s in-house lawyers need to succeed

As the role of in-house lawyers becomes increasingly complex and more young lawyers enter the field, a new set of...

24 February 2026

By Grace Robbie

Your legal team must be business-facing – or risk being left behind

As the legal landscape continues to shift, one general counsel warns that in-house teams that fail to transform from...

17 February 2026

By Grace Robbie

Inside the pressure cooker: The biggest challenges facing young in-house lawyers

As early-career lawyers increasingly move in-house, they are confronting a new set of challenges, operating with...

10 February 2026

By Grace Robbie

Law firms on notice: In-house teams plan to take back up to 80% of legal work

A major erosion of work is looming for law firms, as a new Axiom report reveals that in-house legal teams are preparing...

03 February 2026

By Grace Robbie

The biggest retention killer for in-house legal teams

For years, pay and job satisfaction were blamed for the exodus of in-house legal talent – but a new report has...

20 January 2026

By Grace Robbie

Why people skills are the real competitive advantage for in-house lawyers in the AI era

As artificial intelligence continues its rapid advancement across the legal profession, fundamentally changing how work...

13 January 2026

By Grace Robbie

In-house teams struggle to keep outside counsel costs on budget 80% of time

Cost overruns remain a persistent challenge for in-house legal teams, with Gartner finding that only one in five legal...

06 January 2026

By Grace Robbie