‘Just the beginning’: Specialist Accreditation Program kicks off for 2023
The Law Society of NSW’s prestigious and widely respected Specialist Accreditation program is kicking off for another year, with practitioners eager to sharpen their skills…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
‘Urgent reform of rental laws needed’, Law Society urges ahead of State Election
The Law Society of NSW is calling for reform of rental laws to address the homelessness crisis across the state, pushing for a commitment from…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
What lawyers need to know about the Latitude cyber-attack
Australian financial services firm Latitude has confirmed approximately 333,000 customers and applicants have had their personal information stolen in the latest cyber-attack.
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 5 min read
NSW peak legal bodies push for Indigenous justice funding boost
The peak bodies for NSW solicitors and barristers are calling on the next NSW Government to inject funding into Indigenous justice initiatives, including to save…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
‘World’s first robot lawyer’ hit with lawsuit for practising without a license
An AI-powered “robot lawyer” marketed as having the potential to change the future of law around the world, helping millions of people with legal disputes,…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
Class action launched after historic Silicon Valley Bank collapse
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US sent shockwaves through the technology industry, worried depositors and concerned global onlookers, in the second-largest bank…
By Keely McDonough - 4 min read
Court resourcing focus of legal advocacy ahead of State Election
More than 90 per cent of solicitors in NSW want to retain the flexibility offered by technology used during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a…
By Keely McDonough - 4 min read
Push for a national Human Rights Act makes new ground
Australia’s legal community has renewed its push for a Federal Human Rights Act, following the release of a proposed model by the Australian Human Rights…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
‘A way to go’ for gender parity in law and NSW courts
The legal profession must ensure there are more options for women to return to work after starting a family to curb drop out numbers and…
By Keely McDonough - 4 min read
High Seas treaty: legal pact heralded as ‘historic win’ to protect oceans
Almost 200 United Nations countries have agreed to a legally binding pact to conserve and protect marine life in international waters, in a long-awaited move…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read