There’s a question I get asked a lot these days: are you worried about AI? And my honest answer is no, I’m genuinely, deeply excited, but I also understand why…
Read moreStart small, move faster: A practical approach to legal tech transformation
Many in-house legal teams don’t lack capability – they lack structure. Work arrives through multiple channels, priorities are unclear, and the business wants more visibility than ever. In this piece, Sheridan Pinheiro explores why starting with a single, well-defined use case is often the most effective path to operational control.
Read moreThomson Reuters Standard for High Stakes AI
As AI moves from experimentation into everyday professional use, a higher standard is required. Not all AI is used the same way, and it cannot be held to a single…
Read moreAustralia’s 2026-27 Federal Budget: Key legal implications
The 2026–27 Federal Budget marks a structural shift in Australia’s tax settings. From capital gains tax reform to new minimum taxes on trusts and changes to property losses, legal teams face a more complex advisory and risk environment. Here’s what matters, and where early planning counts.
Read moreLegal research is more than just answers
AI has transformed how quickly lawyers can work, but speed alone is no longer enough. Courts, clients, and regulators now expect legal research that is transparent, traceable, and defensible. Drawing on insights from Thomson Reuters’ Beyond Answers webinar, this article explores why unverified AI outputs create new risks, how expectations are shifting across in‑house teams and law firms, and why the ability to “show the work” is fast becoming the baseline for trusted legal research.
Read moreAI is now a matter of legal competence, not convenience
As AI becomes part of everyday legal practice, competence is being redefined. Lawyers are expected not only to exercise legal judgment, but to understand whether the AI tools they use are accurate, accountable and appropriate for professional work.
Read more2026 State of the Corporate Law Department Report
There’s a concerning gap between General Counsel and their bosses – 86% of GCs believe their department contributes significantly to company goals. Only 17% of the C-Suite agrees, according to…
Read more2026 AI in Professional Services Report
As AI rapidly shifts from experimentation to everyday use, professional services organisations face new questions around accuracy, trust, and the future shape of their work. This year’s report examines how…
Read moreBeyond the Hype: 2026 is the year AI has to prove itself.
The two forces reshaping every business – and the framework helping you lead through both. There’s a tension building in boardrooms, law firms, tax practices, and compliance teams across Australia.…
Read moreFree AI vs Professional AI: What Australian lawyers need to know about data security
Australian courts are sending a clear message: lawyers who use free AI tools without proper safeguards face serious professional consequences. Recent high-profile cases have exposed a troubling pattern. Law firms…
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