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Chief Justice of New South Wales Andrew Bell has issued a practice note re the use of generative AI, the Federal Court appeal for the matter involving WA Magistrate Catherine Crawford is being heard today.

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Generative AI Practice Note and Judicial Guidelines - New South Wales Supreme Court
“13. An affidavit, witness statement or character reference must contain a disclosure that Gen AI was not used in generating:
(a) its content (including by way of altering, embellishing, strengthening or diluting or rephrasing a witness’s evidence); or
(b) subject to leave having been obtained in accordance with paragraph 15 below, the content of any annexure or exhibit prepared by the deponent of the affidavit or witness statement or character reference for the purposes of his or her evidence.”
Today there will be a live stream of the FCAFC hearing of Her Honour Catherine Patricia Crawford v The State of Western Australia (available here from 9:30am AWST)
first instance decision here - Crawford v State of Western Australia [2024] FCA 222 (12 March 2024)
AEC statement: Dual candidates for a single vacancy
“The AEC is compelled to administer electoral laws as passed by Parliament, which does not allow two people to nominate for a single Senate or House of Representatives vacancy. The AEC would be required by the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 to reject any nomination made by multiple individuals for one candidacy.”
‘Happy days’: Trump presidency poised to benefit Australian law firms [AFR paywall]
They predict a rise in bills following Donald Trump’s election victory, as his administration pledges to cut regulations and tear up trade deals.
Campaign expenditure - What other problems are there? - Anne Twomey - YouTube
This is the second video addressing campaign finance reforms that are being pushed through the Australian Commonwealth Parliament under a deal done between the major parties. The bill is the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024 (Cth).
This video focuses upon electoral expenditure. It looks at what funds are permitted to be used for electoral expenditure and the different caps that are applied to electoral expenditure. It compares the position of the major parties with that of Independents and new parties, as this may be relevant in any constitutional challenge to the law, when passed.
Former Slater & Gordon HR boss alleges firm knew about underpayments [AFR paywall]
In July, the Labor-aligned law firm disclosed a decade-long miscalculation of leave, which had left staff out of pocket. It attributed this to human error.
Baker McKenzie partners reject overhaul plans [AFR paywall]
The firm had hoped to integrate the Australian operations into the broader Asian division in a bid to combat partner exits and financial instability.
US Justice Department asks judge to force Google to sell Chrome internet browser - ABC News
21 Nov 1924
"In this case we see no reason to differ from the view expressed by the Court of Appeal [of England and Wales, natch] in Harnett v. Harnett. That being so, the appeal fails and should be dismissed".
That's the entirety of the reasons. Woodlands (1924) 35 CLR 446— High Court (Australia) Trivia (@HighCourtTrivia)
3:41 AM • Nov 21, 2024
Next month the High Court hears a challenge to validity of the recent C'th legislation that places a Division of the CFMEU into administration. Bret Walker and Craig Lenehan submit it is invalid in 4 ways: no head of power; IFPC; Ch III "punishment"; acquisition of property
1/2— Australian Constitutional Law (@ConstitLawAus)
5:52 AM • Nov 21, 2024
A portrait of Jeremy Ruskin KC by Juan Ford has been unveiled in the Peter O’Callaghan QC Gallery. Jeremy has had a long and distinguished career as an advocate throughout the Commonwealth and has attained a deserved reputation as a witty raconteur. ow.ly/4BKf50Ubw7E
— Victorian Bar (@VictorianBar)
5:51 AM • Nov 21, 2024
The fine folk at @Legalwise_Aus have put together a really good seminar (other than my bit, obviously) on cross-border contracting if that is your jam (or will be in CLE season next year): legalwiseseminars.com.au/seminar-detail…#auslaw
— Angus M-a-c-i-n-n-i-s (@AequoEtBono)
11:48 PM • Nov 20, 2024
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