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Russell Kennedy has lured planning and environment lawyer Craig Tidemann from Thomsons to join the firm's partnership in its Sydney office.

Sydney has the legal talent, a speedy court and the necessary arbitration facilities to become an international legal hub, but needs government backing and a stronger pitch to the world, according to a new report.

Law firm Pinsent Masons has lured a Dentons partner to bolster its energy and infrastructure projects offering in Australia and Asia Pacific.

UNSW Sydney academics have proposed a new framework under which AI companies would be required to disclose the sources used to train their models, compensate creators and remove unauthorised AI-generated content.

Clyde & Co has brought on an insurance partner from Carter Newell, along with her team, marking the sixth partner the firm has added in the past year.

Produce wholesaler Perfection Fresh has admitted it engaged in cartel conduct in supplying vegetables to discount grocery chain Aldi, and has agreed to pay a $12 million penalty for breaches of the competition laws.

The Federal Court's chief executive officer has blamed a process failure by a collapsed transcription service company for a February data breach, in which eight unauthorised people had access to parts of 88 proceedings.

Infrastructure fund manager Dexus must pay a total of $30 million in legal costs to Australia Pacific Airports Corporation and fellow APAC shareholders, after losing its case over a default notice that has forced a sale of Dexus' stake in the airport operator.

Western Australia has passed new laws designed to ensure subcontractors are paid for works they complete on state government building projects.

Keeping experts in the loop and testing their evidence early is critical to avoiding common pitfalls with their evidence, according to solicitors.