‘World’s first robot lawyer’ hit with lawsuit for practising without a license

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,…

Court resourcing focus of legal advocacy ahead of State Election

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…

Artificial intelligence: efficient, effective and essential applications for everyone

Artificial intelligence can offer a simple, quick and cheap alternative method for lawyers to deliver services to clients.Snapshot Artificial intelligence is indistinguishable from magic. But…

The future of AI in the justice system

Joint research project reveals the benefits and concerns to using AI technology in the court process.A future where court cases are decided by artificial intelligence…

Federal Court: June 2022

Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By VINCCI CHAN.Key decisionsCommissioner of Patents v Thaler [2022] FAFC 62 PATENTS Artificial intelligence –…

Federal Court recognises AI system as ‘inventor’

In a worldwide, ground-breaking decision of the Federal Court, it was determined that inventors of patentable inventions do not need to be human.Snapshot In a…

Artificial intelligence to help the most vulnerable

Two new projects will improve access to justice for vulnerable people.Two projects will improve access to justice for vulnerable people, thanks to new funding grants…

Robolawyer reporting for duty

A legal chatbot that assists clients with straightforward matters has started its job at Marrickville Legal Centre.A legal chatbot that assists clients with straightforward matters…

Is it time to embrace automated decision-making?

Smart wills, intelligent sentencing, and automated due diligence are only the beginning of what artificial intelligence can do to improve legal practice.Smart wills, intelligent sentencing,…

Beyond the jargon: what does AI mean for lawyers?

The case for Artificial Intelligence in legal practice is no longer science fiction. Every day, all kinds of lawyers are using AI assisted technologies.The case…