2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (411+ words) The principal director of a Perth law firm has been handed a hefty fine and a public reprimand for accepting more than $1. 1 million into his trust account without clear, oral instructions as to its purpose. Laird Lawyers principal Gregory Damian…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (651+ words) The owner of a rundown regional motel who secured over $1 million in damages from his former law firm has tried to push through 100 grounds of appeal for the parts of his lawsuit that fell short. Paul Gomes and his company,…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (701+ words) While a growing number of Australians are turning to AI tools for legal guidance instead of seeking help from qualified professionals, one law firm owner warns this shift could expose people to serious, and in some cases irreversible, legal risks....

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (216+ words) Cubed centralises matter and contract information, classifies it, and produces a clear record of who decided what and when. Already operating across Australia and the UK, it supports in-house legal teams in the areas of healthcare, superannuation, technology, insurance, and…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (308+ words) The president of the ACT Law Society has joined Keypoint Law as a consulting principal and management team member. Vik Sundar (pictured) has joined Keypoint Law, having come across from Clear Law, which he founded and was the managing director…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (701+ words) Six months after their case last unravelled, the funders behind a class action over the West Connex tunnel have again failed in their bid to force the plaintiffs to hand back money they claim was paid to them. NSW Supreme…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (249+ words) National law firm Macpherson Kelley has appointed two lawyers to senior positions for its Brisbane office. Both based in Brisbane, Katrina Pagey joins the firm as a principal Lawyer in its litigation and dispute resolution team, alongside Lucie Marsden, who…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (771+ words) Generative AI is quickly becoming part of everyday legal practice. Its ability to analyse, summarise, and generate content at speed is undeniably valuable. But the real risk is not whether these tools can assist lawyers " it is whether their use…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (717+ words) For the first time in Australia's history, a climate change case has reached the nation's highest court " a landmark moment that could reshape how coal and fossil fuel projects are assessed, approved, and challenged across the country for years to…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (329+ words) Commissioners and community leaders have called for the Northern Territory government to halt the reforms and turn its focus to investing in family support. Over 330 organisations across the country have condemned the proposed changes to the Care and Protection of…...