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Use AI responsibly, says Federal Court’s top judge
The Federal Court's Chief Justice has flagged a consultation process ahead of finalising a position on the use of artificial intelligence, telling lawyers to use it “in a responsible way” in the meantime.
Major data breach hits NSW courts portal, thousands of files downloaded
Cybercrime detectives are probing a major data breach of the NSW online court system, which exposed thousands of sensitive court files.
Constitutional law silk joins Federal Court bench
Constitutional and migration law silk Graeme Hill SC has been appointed as a new judge on the Federal Court. 
‘Staggering’: Lawyers taken to task by court for excessive submissions
A judge has slammed lawyers for filing “staggering” volumes of documents in an interlocutory skirmish and racking up huge costs, warning the court may need to take "decisive action" to ensure compliance with the Civil Procedure Act.
Perth magistrate loses legal challenge to move from Children’s Court
A Perth magistrate who wanted to sit solely on the Children’s Court has had her challenge knocked back again on appeal, with the Full Court finding court heads can allocate magistrates as necessary. 
Silk on Crown royal commission joins Victorian Supreme Court bench
A commercial silk who served as counsel assisting on Victoria's royal commission into Crown Melbourne has been appointed as a judge on the state's Supreme Court.
Victoria Supreme Court’s new top judge praised for warmth, good humour
Chief Justice Richard Niall was welcomed as the new top judge on the Victoria Supreme Court on Tuesday, surrounded by peers who praised his legal skills, warmth and good humour. 
All judges immune from civil suits for judicial actions, High Court says
The High Court has overturned a controversial decision that put a judge on the hook for a man’s false imprisonment, finding that all judges are immune from civil suits for acts done in the performance of their judicial duties.
Top judge says court should have no sympathy for lawyers flouting AI note
Practitioners who ignore a new practice note on the use of AI programs should not expect the court's sympathy, the top judge in NSW has warned as the guidance comes into operation this week.