Legal affairs
Reports that radiology giant I-MED collected X-ray and CT scan data without patient consent have sparked debate over privacy laws and the use of de-identified information.
New anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws aim to tighten Australia’s financial crime controls — creating fresh opportunities for law firms and consultancies.
Thomson Geer’s chief executive partner sees the firm as a challenger brand — chasing high-profile cases and deals with a gameplan of poaching, lateral hires and mergers.
Opposition to proposed merger laws from local tech companies, VC firms and competition lawyers has been fierce. But private healthcare operators and small retailers could potentially be early winners.
The national law firm's CEO has learned plenty of lessons from establishing a startup hub inside the firm, including some unexpected common traits between startup founders and lawyers.
The number of ASIC investigations and civil lawsuits before the Federal Court is on the rise. For the corporate regulator, picking the right case is a challenge.
The managing partner for Australia is trying to double revenue by 2026. In a vigorous talent market, he wants to create a place people actually want to work.
Australia has a developer gap and GitHub chief legal officer Shelley McKinley warns it could get even worse if the wrong regulatory settings are put in place.
Australian AI pioneer Jeremy Howard is dubious of the legal tech industry. Rather than develop more AI technology to licence to law firms, he's set up a new law firm to build AI in from the ground up.
The firm's co-founder and chair details the strategies and philosophies that helped Gilbert + Tobin become one of Australia's top players — and explains why it would be difficult to do the same today.
A new report shows class action activity for 2024 is on track for the lowest number of new cases in more than a decade. But Allens lawyers caution the slump could merely be a blip.
KPMG Australia’s decision to scrap its commercial law practice is the latest move in a shifting market as law firms strive for their own “one-stop-shop” focus.
The appointment of Australia’s first anti-slavery commissioner signals increased regulatory scrutiny and possibly even penalties for businesses.
Amid fierce competition for top lawyers, the appetite for overseas moves has picked up, giving firms with an international presence an edge in hiring and retaining talent.
Anne Marie-Allgrove says Baker McKenzie is not the only firm finding it hard to retain partners and associates as generational change and cultural shifts sweep through the legal industry, as she eyes growth in 2024.
Over the past year there has been a plethora of headlines about 'big six' and other elite law firms integrating AI into their operations. But is it more than just a marketing stunt?
When companies need to review their corporate culture, they often turn to lawyers or consultants to do the job. When law firms themselves are the subject of review, things can get complicated.
