Marcus Walkom on AI slop's dilution of the creative industry

He shares his thoughts on the Australian government’s handling of AI regulation

JusticeNet to merge with Justice Connect

The combination is expected to bolster Justice Connect’s presence in South Australia

Adidas is taking online retailer White Fox to Federal Court

The global sports brand is likely accusing the Australian retailer of copying its trademark stripes

Law Council updates on participation in practical legal training review

‘Any changes must improve quality, strengthen ethical competence’: Tania Wolff

NSW Supreme Court affirms hourly rates allowed for law firm employee

Client sought to challenge costs assessment review panel’s allowance of work at higher rates

NSW appeal court affirms decisions denying readmission to lawyers’ roll

Ruling rejects claims about conflict of interest, failure to consider law-related experience

Full Federal Court dismisses Plus500 bid to arbitrate trading class action

Unfair contract terms rules void clause after customer lost $111,948

Marcus Walkom shares the inspiration behind his new firm

He sought to build a firm that “could work across the full breadth of the entertainment industry”

Uber claims gig worker laws are jeopardising passenger safety

The rideshare company flagged concerns with Safe Transport Victoria after an FWC decision

PROFILES

The Baker McKenzie senior lawyer explains how people can better protect data in this day and age

The senior lawyer talks her work on data centres and how she’s constantly learning on the job

She also shares why it’s important for her to be in the classroom as a leader

The Maddocks CEO shares how his experience working in London helped shape this philosophy

INTERNATIONAL

Press ban sparks legal battle against White House

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico announced that they would be defending their First Amendment rights

Press ban sparks legal battle against White House
UK launches specialist courts for sex offence cases

Measures include a new taskforce and trauma-informed training for court staff

UK launches specialist courts for sex offence cases
UK magistrate gets formal warning over social media post

Alex Yip had published a letter to ex-justice secretary David Lammy regarding sentencing reform

UK magistrate gets formal warning over social media post
Chatbot subscribers accuse AI giants of antitrust law breach

Suit challenges the deal Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Google made to slow down AI development

Chatbot subscribers accuse AI giants of antitrust law breach
UK silks, solicitors, and ex-judges call for stronger Israel sanctions

Over 130 legal professionals signed a six-page letter addressed to UK prime minister Andy Burnham

UK silks, solicitors, and ex-judges call for stronger Israel sanctions

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Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

The leading organisations supporting the legal profession in Australia and NZ for 2023

35 legal service providers were named as the best support partners the profession could have

Don't miss the chance to be a top service provider

Legal vendors across Australia and New Zealand only have until Friday to put themselves forward

What are the best ways to combat employee exhaustion?

Why unlimited time off is a 'giant pain in the neck'