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
Limited scope services: lessons from the Legal Assistance Sector
There is an increasing need for the formal recognition of limited scope services in legislation, ethics and court rules in Australia. By JOHN CORKER.
By John Corker - 2 min read
Recognising a new form of legal practice: limited scope services
Limited scope services can enhance access to justice and help to define the changing roles played by lawyers and clients. By MICHAEL LEGG.
By Michael Legg - 2 min read
Insourcing – implications for in-house counsel and private practice lawyers
In-house counsel and external lawyers can benefit from greater collaboration, and clear articulation of the objective of the legal work. By MICHAEL LEGG and FELICITY…
By Michael Legg and Dr Felicity Bell - 1 min read
Emails: danger handle with care
Email scams are targeting law practices. Warn clients about email scams targeting funds transfers. Educate everyone in your law practice about risks. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 1 min read
Why it’s time to wise up about metadata
It is important that legal practitioners have some understanding of metadata in order to safeguard a client’s confidential and privileged information. By HELEN BROWNE.
By Helen Brown - 2 min read
ASIC guidance on cryptocurrency token sales: a ban or sensible regulation?
ASIC has released guidance on Initial Coin Offerings/Token Sales. By MICHAEL BACINA and SINA KASSRA.
By Michael Bacina and Sina Kassra - 2 min read
Unlocking cryptocurrency token sales
Token sales (also known as Initial Coin Offerings) offer a new form of fundraising which involves an exchange of fiat currency (US or Australian dollars…
By Michael Bacina and Sina Kassra - 2 min read
Smart contracts: just how clever are they?
The adoption of smart contracts continues to grow, comprising a variety of contractual relationships partly automated by computer software and which run on blockchain technology….
By Michael Bacina and Katrine Narkiewicz - 2 min read
Validity and enforceability of electronic & digital signatures
Two decisions have prompted doubts amongst practitioners about electronic signatures. By TROY ROLLO.
By Troy Rollo - 2 min read
Predictive coding: machine learning disrupts discovery
The Victoria decision in McConnell Dowell Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd v Santam Ltd (No 1) signals the emerging judicial acceptance of predictive coding. By THOMAS…
By Thomas Davey and Michael Legg - 3 min read