Australian courts now expect lawyers to personally verify AI-assisted work. The next generation of CoCounsel Legal plans, researches and drafts from Westlaw and Practical Law, shows its process, and lets you check every source. Available in Australia from late October.
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Celebrating the Australian Law Journal anniversary: a call to action
Revisiting the Australian Law Journal’s founding vision as it approaches its centenary An unsigned note appeared in one of the first issues of the Australian Law Journal (ALJ) in 1927.…
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Good AI legal research should show its work
AI can speed up legal research, but hidden reasoning creates hidden risk. This infographic shares a simple 60‑second check to help lawyers trace sources, verify citations, and confidently stand behind AI‑assisted research.
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Why “technically correct” is no longer enough
AI can produce answers that look right but don’t stand up to scrutiny. In this article, Sarah Jacobson (MinterEllison) explains why defensible legal research now depends on transparency, verification, and tools you can trust – because accountability still sits with the lawyer.
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How trustworthy content transforms legal deep research
Legal research has never been under more pressure. Expectations for accuracy, currency and depth keep rising — while time and resources don’t. It’s no surprise AI is now part of…
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What “Trusted AI” really means for legal teams today
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in legal research, but trust doesn’t come from automation alone. Drawing on insights from Gilbert + Tobin, this article explores what “trusted AI” really means for legal teams today, and why transparency, governance and human judgment remain central to confident, responsible adoption.
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Is your client’s legal advice training AI? The privilege risk no lawyer can ignore
The rise of public AI tools has created a legal minefield that no lawyer – regardless of practice area or seniority – can afford to overlook. When a client uploads…
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When Australia’s Highest Court Trusts Your Legislative Research Platform
Making legislative research fast, accurate, and reliable isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s a necessity. Especially when the stakes involve decisions that shape Australian law. For Robin Gardner, Court Librarian…
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Copyright and AI: An Australian perspective
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly central to innovation, companies operating in Australia must navigate a complex legal landscape, especially when training AI systems on material in which others own copyright.…
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Using AI in Professional Services: 2025 and Beyond
More and more, professionals are weaving generative AI (GenAI) into their workflows and are increasingly optimistic about its benefits. As AI use becomes more widespread, the focus has shifted from whether…
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