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Lawyers should limit use of AI to low-risk jobs, legal watchdogs say
The legal watchdogs in three states have issued a guidance on the ethical use of AI, recommending that lawyers only use the technology for “lower-risk” tasks like drafting correspondence. 
Google maintains stronghold on search despite regulatory changes: ACCC report
Google continues to dominate online search services in Australia, holding 94 per cent of the market share despite regulatory changes, the competition regulator said Wednesday.
Thomson Geer poaches IP, tech team from HopgoodGanim
Thomson Geer has nabbed top intellectual property and technology lawyer Hayden Delaney and his Queensland- based team from HopgoodGanim.
Start-up denies ex-Fortescue employees developed green iron on company dime
Element Zero has denied claims that three former Fortescue employees, including one executive, misused confidential information and developed a green iron process on the company dime.
ACCC to target tech companies under proposed new rules
The Albanese government has backed recommendations that would give the ACCC increased power to target anti-competitive conduct by tech companies.
Google’s ad tech dominance probed by second class action firm
A second law firm has launched a class action investigation into Google’s dominance in the online advertising exchange, alleging breaches of competition laws. 
Lawyers in NSW can’t use AI to generate affidavits, witness statements, court says
The New South Wales Supreme Court has issued new guidelines barring practitioners from using AI in the preparation of affidavits and witness statements, warning it risks "diluting" or "embellishing" a person's own knowledge. 
Law firm report clears WiseTech founder Richard White of misconduct
A review of allegations against WiseTech founder Richard White has cleared the billionaire of misconduct, finding no misuse of company funds and characterising his behaviour in the workplace as “creative abrasion" not bullying.
AI pathology invention just administrative tool, not patentable: IP Australia
AI tech company Paige can't patent a tool to provide quality control for analysis of pathology images, with IP Australia finding the invention is merely an “administrative scheme” to automate the role of human pathologists. 
Social media companies to face $50M fine for violating under 16 ban
Social media companies will face hefty fines of up to $50 million for violating a ban on kids under 16 accessing their platforms.