Business of Law

Incoming NSW Supreme Court Justice Kate Richardson has used her swearing in speech to raise the alarm about ongoing gender inequity among barristers.

While law firms have swiftly adopted artificial intelligence to boost efficiency, a recent report has found that AI is not affecting most large Australian law firms’ billable hours, raising questions about whether savings are being passed on to clients.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has lured an environmental lawyer away from HSF Kramer, the latest firm to bolster its expertise in projects-related areas.

Melbourne-based firm Carbone Lawyers has filed a case against two former solicitors who moved to a rival firm, claiming they breached their confidentiality obligations.

HWL Ebsworth has filed proceedings against a Melbourne developer it represented in a matter against the Registrar of Titles, seeking over $100,000 in legal fees.

A Victorian law firm has been named in a dispute between Cement Australia and a now-defunct subsidiary over a $1.2 million asbestos claim payout, with the firm accused of failing to engage in mediation or comply with timetabling orders.

Lander & Rogers has snagged two Johnson Winter Slattery commercial disputes lawyers with decades of experience advising the country's regulators, who will bring a team of eight along with them. 

Lawyers stuck inside by the dreary, cold weather have been keeping busy penning a slew of new suits targeting the likes of Coles, REA and Nine.

Sydney lawyers earn more than their colleagues in Melbourne and other cities, according to a new report, which also found lawyers are more worried than the average person about how AI will impact their careers.

Insurance specialist firm Gilchrist Connell has boosted its partner ranks by six, hiring a financial services regulation expert from a superannuation fund and promoting five lawyers internally.