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.
Victoria Supreme Court Issues AI Guidelines for Legal Use
The Supreme Court of Victoria issues AI guidelines for legal use, outlining responsible practices for artificial intelligence in court proceedings.
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.
Japanese law firm opens Texas offices to serve U.S. clients
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune will open offices in Plano, Dallas, and Houston during spring 2027. A Japanese law firm is entering the U.S. market by opening offices in Texas, the third major Japanese firm to make such a move in recent weeks. Anderson Mori & Tomotsune will establish locations in Dallas and Houston during spring 2027, marking its first U.S. presence. This follows similar expansions by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto…
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…