Most Recent
Resisting the urge to merge: Landers bets on independence in AI era
Lander & Rogers says its independence has helped the firm remain agile at a time when Australian law firms are increasingly pursuing international mergers to contend with economic pressures and rising client expectations.
Judge issues ‘cautionary tale’ on danger of AI chatbots posing as lawyers
A judge has issued a stark warning on the dangers of "befriending Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbots who masquerade as legal advisors", tossing out Fair Work proceedings by a self-represented delivery driver who the judge said appeared to use AI to generate an evidence list of documents that did not exist.
Construction PRO
Firmus in long-term agreement with Gunvor for SA data centres
AI infrastructure company Firmus has entered into a long-term electricity supply agreement with energy trading company Gunvor to support two data centre projects in South Australia.
Agentic AI may force rethink of market regulation, ASIC says
In a new report, ASIC warns Australia risks losing ground to overseas competitors unless it provides more clarity on technologies like tokenised assets and AI, which the regulator said could shake up longstanding assumptions about intent and misconduct.
Generative AI a ‘new front’ for class actions, experts say
Defence lawyers are bracing for a wave of class actions over companies’ use of generative artificial intelligence, with privacy, discrimination, consumer, product liability and shareholder claims expected.
Construction PRO
Greens say ‘tech bros’ need oversight, call for data centre moratorium
The Greens party has called for a moratorium on Australian data centres, with Senator Sarah Hanson-Young saying Australia is “sleep walking into an AI crisis”.
Fed-up FWC slams growing trend of AI misuse by complainants
A full bench of the Fair Work Commission has attacked an Uber driver's "unreasonable" reliance on artificial intelligence to prepare his complaint, saying it was part of an increasing trend of applicants abusing generative AI.
Construction PRO
SA to streamline data centre development under AI infrastructure bill
South Australia will introduce legislation to speed data centre development and artificial intelligence infrastructure, aiming to capitalise on the AI frenzy amid concerns about the facilities’ energy and water usage. 
Defunct AI start-up founder jailed for nine years for duping investors
The former boss of Metigy has been sentenced to nine years behind bars after pleading guilty to misusing company funds and providing false information to investors, who pumped $40 million into the AI start-up.
MinterEllison readies for litigation wave with new partner appointments
MinterEllison has elevated seven lawyers to its partnership, including four disputes specialists, as the firm anticipates litigation over major projects and AI-related class actions.