The humanity in justice and the limits of automated advocacy
Can robots argue in court? A barrister weighs in on AI’s promise and pitfalls, and the irreplaceable role of human lawyers in justice. By LAINA…
By Laina Chan - 1 min read
The countdown is on for automated decision making transparency requirements
With fines and increased enforcement looming, legal advisors must act now to ensure privacy policies meet new ADM disclosure standards under the Privacy Act.
By Alex Kotova - 1 min read
What the Web3 appeal means for the penalty implications of legal advice
The Full Federal Court’s ruling raises critical questions about legal advice on complex financial product definitions and cryptocurrency regulation.
By Matthew Lo and Sophie Barbour - 2 min read
Towards an Australian crypto asset services licence
After a decade of stalling policy, digital assets still lack bespoke legislation while ASIC’s test litigation provides some useful guidance.
By Aaron M. Lane - 2 min read
A world without lawyers: is automated decision-making the future?
What does exponentially capable AI mean for the future of law? This revolution prompts deep questions about the human element of justice.
By Laina Chan - 2 min read
The array of judicial policies on AI use in and by courts
Generative AI has raised the ire of some, but not all, common law jurisdictions. What can we learn from their respective policies?
By Senior Commissioner Susan Dixon - 1 min read
Algorithmic price personalisation: everything you need to know
Using algorithms to tailor prices to consumers is more common than you think, and presents various legal challenges.
By Dr Son Tan Nguyen - 2 min read
Generative AI: uses and abuses in litigation
After the Supreme Court’s practice note, find out the best practice for using generative AI in an ethical, compliant and effective way.
By Vicki McNamara - 2 min read
Generative AI use: reducing the risks
Get around the main features of the Supreme Court Practice Note, including its prohibitions and the consequences of misuse.
By Elissa Baxter and Alex Haslam - 1 min read
The penalty implications of legal advice and what makes a firm ‘leading’?
A court finds legal advice from a leading firm can fully mitigate penalties for contraventions of the Corporations Act.
By Matthew Lo - 2 min read
Is IT the dominant purpose? Legal privilege and cyber attacks
Discussion of legal privilege use in the context of cyber attacks, how practitioners and clients are adapting, and how the courts are responding.
By Eden Winokur, David Dickens and Brigitte Gasson - 2 min read