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FCA establishes "AI Project Group"

FCA establishes "AI Project Group"

FCA establishes "AI Project Group" but notes that in the meantime it expects that parties and practitioners disclose use of AI if required to do so by a Judge or Registrar of the Court, VLSB+C launches Lawyer Wellbeing Systems Theory of Change framework.

Daily "Mushroom Case" podcast

Daily "Mushroom Case" podcast

The ABC intends to report on Erin Patterson's murder trial via its "Mushroom Case Daily" podcast, Dr Peggy Dwyer SC gives opening address on first day of Bondi Junction inquest.

Vivienne Thom FCA investigation concludes

Vivienne Thom FCA investigation concludes

Investigation by Vivienne Thom into a complaint made by a former staff member against a former Federal Court Judge concludes, Robert-Smith appeal dealt blow ahead of hearing later this week.

Judicial complaint commissions in Australia

Judicial complaint commissions in Australia

A new article by Dr Joe McIntyre ((2025) 48(1) UNSWLJ 40) examines the operation of judicial complaints commissions in Australia, Ben Roberts-Smith matter back in court next week.

Two VIC barristers disciplined for elevator posters

Two VIC barristers disciplined for elevator posters

SMH reports that elevator 'joke' by VIC barristers John F. Perry and Robert G. Squirrell has resulted in a finding by VCAT that they engaged in professional misconduct, Mortimer CJ speaks about open justice in the digital age on ABC Law Report.

$22m in costs under spotlight

$22m in costs under spotlight

Costs of up to $22m in the stolen wages class action have been scrutinised by the FCA, with Mortimer CJ noting among other things that "Shine elected to plan what I consider was the most expensive way that the outreach and registration process and the book build could have been undertaken" - see McDonald v Commonwealth of Australia [2025] FCA 380

Incivility a widespread problem in legal industry

Incivility a widespread problem in legal industry

Results of a survey of lawyers conducted by researchers from the Australian National University and University of Melbourne indicate that incivility is awidespread problem across the legal industry.

Clive Palmer appeals failed case against former ASIC chair

Clive Palmer appeals failed case against former ASIC chair

Clive Palmer has reportedly brought an appeal in the matter in which he seeks to sue James Shipton, the former chair of ASIC, for the tort of misfeasance in public office.

Bell CJ releases statement on PLT survey

Bell CJ releases statement on PLT survey

NSW CJ Andrew Bell has released a statement in relation to the findings of a recent survey re practical legal training in NSW, the Hon Margaret White AO appears on Centre for Public Integrity podcast.

Robert French resigns from HKCFA

Robert French resigns from HKCFA

Former High Court Chief Justice Robert French has resigned from the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal saying the "role of the non permanent justices on the Court of Final Appeal has become increasingly anachronistic and arguably cosmetic".

Katy Perry matter in HCA today

Katy Perry matter in HCA today

Today the High Court will hear a special leave application in Taylor v Killer Queen LLC & Ors.

HCA hands down 5 decisions

HCA hands down 5 decisions

The High Court handed down 5 decisions yesterday, including the decision of Cherry v State of Queensland [2025] HCA 14, DZY (a pseudonym) v Trustees of the Christian Brothers [2025] HCA 16 and Stuart & Ors v State of South Australia & Ors [2025] HCA 12.

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