Australian Court Dismisses Case Over Lawyer Misconduct
The Australian Federal Court dismissed a case over lawyer misconduct, criticizing legal reps for duty failures in a Toyota Finance…
Australia leads US in GenAI deployment
Australia overtakes US in generative AI deployment, with higher adoption rates, says Anna Golovsky.
WA’s new equal opportunity laws expand protections
WA's new equal opportunity laws expand protections for workers, aiming to modernise the framework and prevent discrimination and harassment.
Court orders caveat removed from family home
Supreme Court of Victoria orders caveat removed from family home, allowing property to be refinanced with certain conditions.
Australian court sets strict AI rules for lawyers and court
Australia’s Federal Circuit Court imposes strict AI rules for lawyers in 2026, covering all legal tech tools—discover key compliance requirements.
Court denies inmate’s Vegemite access over security concerns
The Supreme Court of Victoria upheld a ban on Vegemite in prisons due to security concerns, rejecting an inmate's appeal for access.
Asia Compliance Officers Adopt AI and Strategy
Meng Choo Cheah at Dyson positioned the legal function as a strategic partner during the company's largest-ever product portfolio launch. Photo: Mikhail Nilov/Pexels Regulation tightens across Asia and artificial intelligence reshapes business operations, forcing chief compliance officers to move beyond traditional gatekeeping. These leaders are building governance into strategy, guiding innovation, and turning regulatory complexity into operational resilience and competitive advantage. The 20 executives recognised in this year's list illustrate…
Supreme Rulings
Lawyers adapt to new cross border rules
The lower threshold under the new regime means that a much wider range of Mainland civil and commercial judgments can now be enforced in Hong Kong. The 2026 ALB Top GBA Cross-Border Lawyers list highlights practitioners who help clients deal with the complex and evolving situation of cross-border legal practice in the Greater Bay Area. Enforcement has been a major focus for these practitioners over the past year, particularly since…