High Court blocks shipowner’s bid to cap $17m wreck removal liability

Court confirms Australia's treaty reservation excludes wreck removal claims from cap

Valuation evidence could become the CGT regime’s most litigated issue: Holding Redlich

A tax reform introduced in the 2026/27 Federal Budget eliminates discretionary trusts’ tax advantage

Diana Bowman and Noel Lim on taking the RMIT School of Law/Anika Legal partnership further

They also discuss the individual and broader impacts of the legal clinic to date

K&L Gates appoints Jake Bernstein as first-ever global AI and innovation partner

He will also co-chair the AI solutions group with Shiau Yen Chin-Dennis and Guillermo Christensen

DLA Piper’s latest partner promotion round includes Sarah Birkett and Conor Dolphin

Maddison Hardiman, Matthew Roberts, Mitch Robertson also elevated

FCFCOA pilots divorce hearings by video in Parramatta, Townsville, Rockhampton

Parties and practitioners are expected to turn on video, respect etiquette

Victoria Supreme Court transfers claim for sexual abuse by college employee to SA Supreme Court

Ruling notes South Australia was location of defendant and tortious conduct

Full Federal Court clarifies whistleblower protection test for employers

Ruling reshapes how courts assess belief and suspicion in whistleblower reprisal claims

Having the right mindset is a key requirement for student lawyers

Diana Bowman and Noel Lim discuss the support available to the participants in their legal clinic

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They also discuss the individual and broader impacts of the legal clinic to date

Diana Bowman and Noel Lim discuss the support available to the participants in their legal clinic

Bowman and Lim share the origin of the partnership and how it evolved

The Dear Divorce Diary co-host discusses the role of social science in this area of law

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Sullivan & Cromwell apologizes to US bankruptcy judge for AI‑generated errors in Prince Group case

High‑profile Chapter 15 missteps highlight how AI 'hallucinations' can penetrate even elite firms’ safeguards

Sullivan & Cromwell apologizes to US bankruptcy judge for AI‑generated errors in Prince Group case
West London court reopens after £26 million refurbishment

Eight courtrooms have been fitted with wheelchair accessibility and updated technology

West London court reopens after £26 million refurbishment
California Supreme Court disbars attorney who pushed for reversal of 2020 US election results

John Charles Eastman was found to have displayed egregious and deceitful conduct

California Supreme Court disbars attorney who pushed for reversal of 2020 US election results
Ashurst Perkins Coie combination gets thumbs up from Ashurst, Perkins Coie partners

Both firms’ partnerships “overwhelmingly” approved the move following a consultation

Ashurst Perkins Coie combination gets thumbs up from Ashurst, Perkins Coie partners
His Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service to trial Justice Transcribe service in Crown courts

The system will enable crime victims in the UK to obtain no-cost criminal court transcripts

His Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service to trial Justice Transcribe service in Crown courts

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