What will the legal department of 2030 look like? Explore five ways AI is expected to reshape how in-house legal teams work, operate and deliver value to their organisations.
Read moreCoCounsel Legal, a higher standard of Legal AI is coming to Australia
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.
Read moreHow to verify legal AI: guide for law firm Partners
How can partners verify AI-assisted work? Here’s why authoritative content makes verification more efficient.
Read moreVerifying legal AI: a guide for General Counsel
Guide for Australian-based General Counsel to verify AI-generated legal work against trusted, authoritative sources.
Read moreGetting started with legal intake and matter management
Key takeaways: Two ways to run legal: reactive and proactive In-house legal teams operate along a spectrum. Some find themselves constantly responding to incoming requests, urgent priorities, and unexpected issues.…
Read moreAccelerating Contract Lifecycles: A guide for in-house counsel in Australia
Key takeaways Contract management: the hidden bottleneck in legal operations Today’s in-house legal teams are under unprecedented pressure. Contracts arrive from every direction – sales teams requesting NDAs, procurement needing…
Read moreOn a collision course? Data centres and copyright in Australia.
Data is not stored in ‘the cloud’. It’s stored in massive physical data centres around the world – more than 150 are already operational in Australia, consuming limited physical resources…
Read moreThe AI Law Professor: When AI forces us to rethink how we train junior lawyers
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way legal work is performed, challenging long-standing models for training junior lawyers. As routine tasks become increasingly automated, firms must rethink how early-career practitioners develop core legal skills, gain practical experience and receive mentorship. This article explores the implications of AI on legal education and workforce development, and what firms can do to build the next generation of legal talent.
Read moreDesigning lawyers: Attorney growth in the age of AI-fueled practice
Artificial intelligence is transforming more than legal workflows. It is reshaping how lawyers learn, develop expertise, and progress throughout their careers. This article examines the changing capabilities legal professionals need to thrive in an AI-enabled environment and provides insights for law firm leaders looking to build future-ready talent strategies that support growth, innovation, and long-term success.
Read moreIs your intake form causing you to breach privacy laws?
The OAIC’s 2026 2Apply determination signals a major shift in privacy compliance. It’s no longer enough to ask whether personal information is reasonably necessary to collect. Organisations must also consider whether form design, consent mechanisms and user experience unfairly influence disclosure. This article explains the Commissioner’s findings, the emerging concept of “Online Choice Architecture,” and the practical checks legal, compliance and marketing teams should apply before their next form review.
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