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AI should create legal jobs, not eliminate them
As concerns grow that AI will wipe out entry-level legal jobs, Adrian Cartland is pushing back against the...
02 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
Top entertainment lawyers behind Australia’s biggest stars launch specialist firm
Two of Australia’s leading entertainment lawyers – behind some of the nation’s biggest global acts, including...
02 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
Law firms must adapt or risk losing relevance as in-house teams take control
As the balance of power in the legal industry shifts back towards in-house legal teams, law firms are under growing...
30 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
The microphone advantage: Why podcasting is becoming lawyers’ marketing tool of choice
As podcasting rapidly emerges as a powerful tool for lawyers looking to differentiate themselves in an increasingly...
25 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Archer Scott Lawyers expands with firm acquisition and BigLaw hire
Melbourne-based firm Archer Scott Lawyers has made a significant growth play, bolstering its national presence through...
25 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Gilchrist Connell poaches 5 senior lawyers, 3 from BigLaw rivals
National insurance law firm Gilchrist Connell has bolstered its senior ranks with a string of strategic hires across...
24 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
AI law firm wins court case in legal profession first
In what is believed to be a world first, an AI-powered law firm has won a court case without a single lawyer overseeing...
24 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Sydney firm hosts German trainee in believed first-of-its-kind placement
A German trainee lawyer has joined a Sydney-based law firm for a three-month placement in what is understood to be an...
25 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Thomson Geer rebrands as Thomsons, launches ‘spin-out’ firm
One of Australia’s largest law firms is undergoing a dramatic shake-up by rebranding, splitting its operations, and...
25 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Law firms warned against ‘wait-and-see’ approach as AML shake-up looms
As Tranche 2 AML reforms draw closer, many law firms are still taking a dangerous “wait-and-see” approach, but one...
22 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
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
Cyber threats are getting smarter. Law firms must step up their breach responses
Law firms are under growing pressure to rethink when and how they evaluate their data breach response strategies, as...
13 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
WK establishes first chief technology and AI officer role
International law firm Wotton Kearney has created a new chief technology and AI officer role to drive its digital...
11 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
MinterEllison partners exit to launch standalone firm
After a combined 66 years at MinterEllison, two partners are setting out on a new venture, launching their own boutique...
02 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Former Allens senior associate launches standalone practice
A leading figure in banking and financial services law, with experience at a global law firm and one of Australia’s...
19 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Pinsent Masons rolls out Legora globally
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons is set to implement the AI platform Legora across its 39 offices on four...
03 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Lawyer struck off for lying on CV to BigLaw firm
A solicitor has been struck off after repeatedly lying about his education, qualifications, and practising certificate...
13 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Steps every law firm must take to harness tech for success in the next decade
Looking ahead to a decade where technology will define success, Zahn Nel has highlighted the essential steps law firms...
22 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Watts McCray celebrates 40 years of service
Specialist family law firm Watts McCray has marked 40 years in practice, a milestone one of its directors described as...
22 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
6 legal tech trends that will redefine law firms, legal teams in 2026
As AI adoption soars to unprecedented levels across law firms and legal departments, a new NetDocuments report...
13 January 2026
By Grace Robbie