For lawyers using AI the risks are high and so Australian-based law firm Allens, who have a close relationship with Magic Circle leader Linklaters, have looked at the issue around using generative AI for Australian law. The lessons learned may well translate into multiple jurisdictions when the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. Allens have […]
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The creation of the ‘new’ Jarden following the sale of its wealth management division has seen the prominent role played in the new company by leading lawyers from the LawFuel Power List, plus a leading Australian investment banker and lawyer. LawFuel’s Power List already had Silvana Schenone and Matt Whineray but in Australia former Allens
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Australian Law Jobs The lawyer salary landscape for Australian lawyers continues to evolve as the law job market shows that corporate law roles are commanding higher salaries than traditional law firm roles with law firms remaining cautious in their legal recruitment. The latest salary survey from the College of Law, which was undertaken in late
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Pogust Goodhead’s Arrival Down Under The arrival in Australia of UK-based class action law firm Pogust Goodhead has businesses worried that the Australian government’s permissive approach to class actions could cost shareholders billions, as reported here recently. A report in the Australian Financial Review reported on key groups like the Business Council of Australia, the
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Jana Novak Australia’s criminal landscape is as complex as it is intriguing, reflecting not only local socio-economic conditions but also the global context in which it exists. When you begin to explore the intricate web of crime in this vast country, you’ll find a diverse array of illegal activities ranging from white-collar crimes in the
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H Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has announced the promotion of nine new partners in Australia to further its reputation in delivering market-leading results for its clients. The promotions are part of the firm’s annual global partner promotion rounds, which included the promotion of 27 partners in total, and will come into
Thirty-four year old Australian lawyer Stefani Costi received high level publicity over her attempts to deal with workplace bullying in the law profession following an article in the Sydney Morning Herald, which described her humiliation from a senior partner. The SMH article described her being asked by a partner to visit a hardware supermarket to
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Juan Martinez a ‘Force of Nature’ Described by the firm he lead as a giant of the Australian legal profession, the shock death of Juan Martinez has left HWL Ebsworth mourning the passing of a legal leader who rose from poverty to achieve inestimable recognition. The Australian Financial Review said Martinez, who died of a
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Australian Law Job Market New Zealand lawyers are among the sought-after professionals Australia is seeking through Australian law job roles offering major opportunities, according to a leading Australian legal recruiter. New Zealand is used to seeing professionals in fields like healthcare, IT, and engineering quite apart from a wide range of trades. Legal recruiters have
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) today tabled the report of its review of the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Act 2018. The Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme (FITS) was established to provide the public with visibility of the nature, level and extent of foreign influence on Australia’s government and politics. The scheme creates an obligation for people
