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?
Canadian news media are suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, but will they win?
Five Canadian news media outlets have commenced legal proceedings against OpenAI for copyright infringement and if they succeed, it could amount to billions in damages.
Preparing expert evidence: ‘Render unto the expert the things that are the expert’s’
Lawyers should avoid interfering with the preparation of expert reports otherwise the report may be rejected as well as any oral evidence given under cross-examination.
The cost of litigation: Avoiding personal costs orders
A solicitor may be liable for costs orders if they conduct litigation unreasonably, incompetently or without reasonable prospects of success.
Good etiquette is good advocacy: Professional interactions in and out of court
As face-to-face court appearances resume, there has been an increase in reports of rudeness and intimidation from barristers and solicitors in court.
The dangers of communicating directly with the court
Practical guidance for legal practitioners on how to communicate with judges’ chambers.
Evaluating witnesses in an online court
Evaluating witnesses and managing sources of bias in an Online Court.
Lawcover tips for managing some key risks in litigation practice
Professional negligence claims can often arise from complex litigation. JANICE PURVIS and CANDICE PERRIMAN outline some ways to recognise and manage the risks.
Federal Court approves discovery from the US for Australian proceedings
If the party seeking to utilise 28 USC § 1782 in Australian proceedings first seeks the Australian court’s approval, and the proposed application is limited…
Preliminary discovery and employment litigation
A prospective applicant may apply to the Federal Court under rule 7.23 of the Federal Court Rules for preliminary discovery from a prospective respondent. By…