Macquarie Law School celebrates 50 years
2025 marks five decades since Macquarie Law School was established. Dean of Macquarie Law School, Professor Lise Barry reflects on the Law School’s evolution.
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…
Where are we going? New media, technology and the law
New media is affecting the practice of law in many ways, from social media pages being tendered as evidence to live posting from court. By…
How the Internet of Things will affect the future of litigation
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the latest phase in the evolution of the internet, bringing with it unprecedented access and insights into people’s lives….
Cyber security and the legal profession
Law firms are desirable targets for cyber attacks and have a lot to lose from a successful data raid. By THOMAS KALDOR.