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MinterEllison, Clayton Utz trim operations jobs, deny cuts linked to AI
MinterEllison and Clayton Utz have confirmed cuts to the number of business operations jobs at the firms but deny the increasing adoption of AI tools was a factor.
Coleman Greig client loses appeal bid in row over analyst’s hourly rate
A former client of Sydney law firm Coleman Greig has been refused leave to appeal a costs assessment, with a judge finding a review panel didn't err when weighing the hourly rate of a non-lawyer.
Top judge says AI to keep lawyers busy for foreseeable future
NSW Supreme Court Chief Justice Andrew Bell has warned that AI creates new risks and liabilities for companies that will have to be sorted out in the courts as the government adopts a 'technology neutral' approach to regulation. 
Solicitor’s lien covers costs of enforcing unpaid legal fees: court
Settling a split in authorities from the 19th century, an appeals court has found that a solicitor’s lien applies over all money held in a client’s trust account and covers the costs of enforcing unpaid legal fees, not just the bill itself.
Lawyer’s conduct in case against BT Funds referred to watchdog
A case on behalf of a retiree against super provider BT Funds has been put stayed as a judge refers the matter to the legal watchdog over concerns the proceeding was filed by her former lawyer without her knowledge. 
Ashurst Perkins Coie hires private capital partner from HSF Kramer
Growing its global private capital team, Ashurst Perkins Coie has lured a Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer solicitor to join its corporate practice as a partner in Melbourne.
NSW Chief Justice warns of AI ‘digital divide’
NSW's highest judge has championed emotional intelligence over artificial intelligence in the legal profession, while warning of a growing "digital divide" between publicly available AI and bespoke models.
JWS opens NY office to advise US clients on Aussie law
Responding to growing US investment in local markets, Johnson Winter Slattery will become the first Australian firm to open a US office advising on Australian law. 
Russells loses special leave bid in costs fight with client
The High Court won't hear Russells' bid to overturn a decision which found it could not rely on privileged communications to defend itself against allegations of incompetence from former client Meadowbrook Golf Course.  
DLA Piper nabs MinterEllison partner as new transfer pricing head
DLA Piper has recruited MinterEllison tax partner Craig Silverwood to become its new head of transfer pricing for the Asia Pacific region.