As the Law Society’s AI Taskforce concludes its work, its experts shared their thoughts, predictions, actions, and tips for lawyers.
By Law Society AI Taskforce - 8 min read
An importance notice for criminal law practitioners.
By LSJ Staff - 1 min read
The Federal government’s Bill that restricts children under 16 from using social media has passed Parliament with broad support from both Labor and the Coalition,…
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
On 31 March, International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), LSJ explores how organisations and employees can contribute to making their transgender colleagues feel included, valued…
By Avril Janks - 8 min read
Family law matters account for 96 per cent of all Commonwealth funded matters for Legal Aid Commissions in Australia, a ground-breaking new report looking at…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
The Law Society of NSW is calling for reform of rental laws to address the homelessness crisis across the state, pushing for a commitment from…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
Australian financial services firm Latitude has confirmed approximately 333,000 customers and applicants have had their personal information stolen in the latest cyber-attack.
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 5 min read
The peak bodies for NSW solicitors and barristers are calling on the next NSW Government to inject funding into Indigenous justice initiatives, including to save…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
An AI-powered “robot lawyer” marketed as having the potential to change the future of law around the world, helping millions of people with legal disputes,…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US sent shockwaves through the technology industry, worried depositors and concerned global onlookers, in the second-largest bank…
By Keely McDonough - 4 min read
More than 90 per cent of solicitors in NSW want to retain the flexibility offered by technology used during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a…
By Keely McDonough - 4 min read
Australia’s legal community has renewed its push for a Federal Human Rights Act, following the release of a proposed model by the Australian Human Rights…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
The legal profession must ensure there are more options for women to return to work after starting a family to curb drop out numbers and…
By Keely McDonough - 4 min read