The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) has been part of the landscape of taking security in Australia since 20 January 2012. The Government has now proposed significant changes…
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Closing Loopholes criminal wage theft laws can jail bosses
Wage theft, being the intentional underpayment of wages, is now a federal criminal offence in Australia under amendments introduced into the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“Fair Work Act”) by…
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Tech, AI and the Law 2024 report: Australian edition
Thomson Reuters’ Tech, AI and the Law 2024 report explores the augmented future of legal innovation. The survey of 869 legal professionals underscores key trends transforming work practices within the…
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A is for Artificial Intelligence: Decoding AI for the modern Australian lawyer
In the last few years, artificial intelligence has moved from the realms of science fiction into our daily legal practice. From analysing legal documents to predicting legal outcomes, AI is…
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Generative AI estimated to save professionals 200 hours per year
As generative AI (genAI) continues to revolutionise and shape the world of work, Thomson Reuters has released the global edition of the Future of Professionals Report.
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Revolutionising the costs process: an experiment by the Hon Justice Bradley
The Hon Justice Bradley will soon trial a novel approach in his court. He will decide costs within the one hearing.
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White-collar crime: Ghosh, when does Peters apply?
The term ‘white-collar crime’ was first coined in 1939 by American sociologist Edwin Sutherland who described it as “a violation of criminal law by the person of upper-socioeconomic class in…
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What is ‘AI-Assisted Research’ for Lawyers in Australia?
‘AI-Assisted Research’ is an augmented way for lawyers to do legal research. Explore how lawyers are using AI in Westlaw Precision Australia.
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What is ‘ambient’ AI for lawyers? An explainer
Ambient AI doesn’t just streamline tasks; it personalises the delivery of insights. Here are five practical use cases of ambient AI for lawyers.
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Professionals want AI to produce work – APAC report
Thomson Reuters’ Future of Professionals Report – Asia & Emerging Markets Edition found 70% of corporate professionals in SEA want AI to help with work.
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