The ‘era of self-regulation’ over in the AI era
Do we need a new law for AI? Sure – but first we could try enforcing the laws we already have
Is your smartphone making you stupid?
A new study finds that just thinking about your mobile causes a drop in mental ability.
They call it ‘tabloid’ for a reason
Media reporting on crime in the Information Age is problematic, but what can be done about it?
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….
The end of the work/life balance
Instead of trying to separate work and personal time, here’s has a radical solution: don’t try.
The new ways of working
Lawyers of the future will be office-less nomads who can work from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
Validity and enforceability of electronic & digital signatures
Two decisions have prompted doubts amongst practitioners about electronic signatures. By TROY ROLLO.
Contagious innovation
The Australian Government wants the business, investor and legal communities to grow “start-up ecosystems” and ride the high-tech boom to prosperity. Austrade is setting up…
What I wish I knew… Justice Julie Ward
NSW Supreme Court Justice Julie Ward passes on an important lesson for solicitors … triple check emails before sending them.
What does it take to build a law firm?
CYNTHIA PALMER interviewed six lawyers and an accountant to find out what it takes to build a law firm.
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…