The GenAI Law Firm Survey A major UK law firm’s survey of generative AI tools has shown that gen AI cut their lawyers’ work drafting briefs in half. Ashursts used in-depth trials of several AI tools and saw substantial time-saving benefits in legal work. The benefits were particularly significant in creating first drafts quickly and […]
The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against Limited (Kiwibank), alleging systemic breaches of the Fair Trading Act. The breaches relate to issues that resulted in more than $7 million being incorrectly charged to over 36,000 customers for fees and interest rates in relation to home loans, credit cards and overdrafts, over a period of
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The Burnout Coaching Revolution Charlotte Jacobs, Contributing Writer Burnout coaching is a new term to have entered the workplace lexicon as burnout becomes an increasingly significant issue for workers – including high-stressed lawyers and workers tat every level of the workplace. Burnout affects many people today, affecting their emotional, physical, and mental well-being in a
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Bronwynne Howse* Instantaneous news cycles combined with social media which can amplify an issue irrespective of whether there’s any factual basis, means reputation management has never been more critical for individuals and organisations. For lawyers advising clients, it’s essential to recognise that legal advice, while paramount, is just one piece of the puzzle. Equally important
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Albert Goodwin, Contribing LawFuel editor As lawyers and others push for a return to the office, a trend towards ‘coffee badging’ – the practice of briefly showing up at the physical office, often just long enough to grab a coffee and interact with coworkers, before leaving to complete the rest of the workday remotely. A
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Julie Brush, Contributing Editor Law reforms in Australia will means greater work for companies – and considerably increased work for their lawyers – with changes to the privacy laws in the country. Australia privacy law is about to change significantly with new changes designed to implement extensive changes, which will result in a significant increase
xAI’s New Legal Chief Ben Boman, LawFuel contributing editor and special writer Elon Musk’s ambitious artificial intelligence venture, xAI Corp., touted as a competitor to Open AI’s ChatGPT, has fortified its legal ranks by onboarding Robert Keele as its chief legal officer. The hire coincides with xAI’s recent $6 billion funding round, fueling its aspirations
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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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With its strategic location, diverse population, and thriving economy, Miami offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs and established businesses. However, to successfully operate in Miami, understanding the state and local tax obligations is a necessity. To further gain this knowledge, let’s look at both state and local tax requirements, as well as potential tax incentives and
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Global investment firm The Carlyle Group and amicaa, its Australian and New Zealand joint venture partner, committed to providing NZ$140 million of secured senior debt to finance a management buyout of New Zealand’s leading independent fuel retailer, NPD, by the company’s current CEO, Barry Sheridan. >> Latest Law Jobs Here . . Founded by the
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