LawTech Talks: When AI does the grunt work, how do we teach legal judgement?
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with LawY, we explore how the legal profession can develop the next genera...
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Taking over a legacy law firm
Taking over an established law firm brings both challenges and opportunities. For lawyers stepping into leadership, balancing a firm's legac...
LawTech Talks: Why in-house legal's AI conversation is missing the point
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with LawVu, we explore why the way in-house legal teams talk about AI need...
The art of decision making
Good decision making in law is not always about thinking harder. For junior lawyers, knowing when to keep researching, when to trust their j...
LawTech Talks: A Sydney-based firm's experience with iManage's new platform
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with iManage, two representatives from Sydney-based firm Swaab reflect on...
The rise of product counsel
As one expert puts it, product counsel are "Swiss army knives, who can issue, spot, and identify the different legal risks that may come" wh...
Trust nothing, verify everything, and keep humans in the loop
It's Cyber Security Awareness Month! In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with InfoTrack, we unpack h...
When social media becomes the courtroom: How internet sleuths could jeopardise fair trials
True-crime podcasts and online speculation are increasingly shaping public perceptions of criminal cases before they reach trial, raising im...
A barrister and pilot on creative thinking as a legal skill
For five decades, Ron Bartsch has served in cockpits, boardrooms, and courtrooms, learning what separates the dreams that come true from the...
Is AI helping or hindering applicants' chances in the Fair Work Commission?
Optimism abounds that emerging technologies like AI will improve access to justice. However, as one law professor's research has found, ther...
Why data centre disputes are coming
The development and operation of data centres in Australia will likely also see the emergence of new litigious proceedings. Here, Kennedys'...
What nobody teaches you when you become a barrister
As one Melbourne-based barrister puts it, much of being a successful barrister has very little to do with what one is formally taught. Here,...
LawTech Talks: What AI is changing about law, before a lawyer is even involved
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with LawConnect, we reflect on what AI is changing before a client even wa...
Unpacking the proposed modern slavery criminal offences
The federal government recently flagged a new criminal offence for failing to prevent modern slavery in supply chains. Here, a BigLaw partne...
Tribunal referrals, civil claims, and regulatory intent in medical negligence matters
The recent referral of a former Melbourne-based gynaecologist to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal raises interesting question...
The macroeconomic environment, behavioural investing, and staying the course amid market volatility
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Commonwealth Private, we reflect on the bounty of holistic...
A barrister's lessons on loss, grief, and single parenthood
Nearly three years ago, Paul Folino Gallo's wife tragically and unexpectedly passed away while the family was holidaying in the US. Here, th...
Dynamic pricing, liability, and the algorithm's need for a lawyer
From ride-share apps to concert tickets, Australians have been exposed to dynamic pricing practices across the board. In the age of AI, it i...
LawTech Talks: Unpacking the latest in review and verification, and what's next for Mary Technology
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Mary Technology, we flesh out the "hot topic" of review and verificat...
2 senior associates on grasping vocational opportunities
Becoming a senior associate has long required a pivot in one's practical skillset and business mindset. But, in a shifting professional and...