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Federal Court in no rush to issue guidance on AI
The Federal Court is in no rush to issue guidelines on the use of AI in court proceedings, as other courts have done, despite its wide adoption in the legal profession and uses that have already raised judges' hackles.
Complaint against former judge doesn’t hold up, investigation finds
A complaint by a former staff member against a former Federal Court judge was unsubstantiated, an independent investigation has found.
Suspect in online courts portal breach charged by NSW police
Cybercrime detectives have arrested a suspect in their probe of a major data breach of the NSW online court system that exposed thousands of sensitive files.
Silk with class action, competition law chops appointed to NSW Court of Appeal
A Sydney silk who has worked on several car defect class actions and represented Apple over claims it engaged in anti-competitive conduct in the app marketplace has been appointed to the NSW Court of Appeal. 
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.