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Australia is entering a new era in the fight against financial crime. The Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms will reshape how legal, conveyancing, accounting, and real estate professionals safeguard financial transactions...

The BASIL Research Initiative has announced the launch of the ASPIRE Index™, a first-of-its-kind brain and mind science-based assessment tool designed to measure and enhance professional performance and well-being within...

In 2025, SILQ, a leading provider of legal practice management software in Australia, was recognised as the ABA100 Winner for Software Innovation, celebrating the company’s commitment to delivering secure, innovative...

Legal 500, the leading global legal benchmarking platform, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Mondaq, the knowledge-sharing platform renowned for its expert intelligence on legal, regulatory, tax, and financial...

Beauchamps LLP is proud to announce its strategic investment in Harvey AI, a leading generative AI platform designed for legal professionals. This move underscores Beauchamps’ commitment to innovation and its...

Picture the perfectly run practice. Every enquiry is captured the second it lands, instantly acknowledged and assigned before your competitor has even seen it. No lead ever vanishes. Partners know...

BigHand, a leading provider of legal software solutions, has announced a new AI engine for its award-winning Workflow Management platform. The cloud-based software will feature AI Email Routing, which accelerates...

Icertis, a global leader in AI-powered contract intelligence, has announced the acquisition of Dioptra to accelerate its industry-leading AI technology for enterprise contracting. This marks the next milestone in the...

It’s hard to recall a time when legal professionals weren’t being told that technology, and artificial intelligence in particular, was going to upend the practice of law. AI has been...

If your practice management system isn't supporting your work efficiently, you're not alone. Many Australian law firms recognise their current software has limitations, but the perceived complexity of switching keeps...

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has signed an agreement to acquire Libra Technology GmbH (Libra), a Berlin-based provider of AI technology for legal professionals, for up to €90 million, comprising...

Fileread has announced the launch of Matter Intelligence, a first-of-its-kind feature that fundamentally changes how legal professionals interact with AI-powered document analysis. Using advanced context engineering, Matter Intelligence solves the...

Draftwise, an AI contract and negotiation platform for lawyers, has announced the expansion of its platform into Contract Intelligence with the launch of Deal Table, turning firms’ historical deals into...

Tradespace is pleased to announce its acquisition of Paragon, a patent-drafting startup that developed transparent, traceable artificial intelligence to draft reliable patents. With this acquisition, Tradespace becomes the first AI-powered...

K2 Services, a leading provider of comprehensive managed services, announced its acquisition of Epiq Global Business Transformation Solutions (Epiq GBTS) and Forrest Solutions. These three strategic organisations will come together...

Legora, the collaborative AI platform for legal professionals, has launched Legora Portal, a product that reimagines how law firms and in-house teams collaborate in an AI-powered world. As in-house legal...

Tranche 2 of Australia’s AML/CTF reforms is set to reshape the legal landscape when it takes effect in July 2026. One of the most sensitive changes is this: For the...

NetDocuments announced at its annual user conference Inspire EMEA in London, that Thomson Reuters has joined its ndConnect interoperability program. This partnership connects Thomson Reuters CoCounsel Legal directly to NetDocuments,...

Elevate, a leading provider of software, consulting, and services to law firms, has announced the acquisition of Legadex, a Netherlands-based law firm known for its technology-enabled legal services. Legadex founders...

Elite, a leading enterprise SaaS platform purpose-built for the legal industry, has partnered with Slope, the AI-powered credit and risk infrastructure company backed by J.P. Morgan and Sam Altman, to...

Aderant, a global leader in legal business management solutions, announced the acquisition of Virtual Pricing Director, the London-based pioneer behind the legal industry’s first intelligent, practice management-agnostic pricing platform. Founded...

BakerHostetler has announced a strategic three-year partnership with global legal data company vLex to accelerate its data-driven approach to practice intelligence and workflow optimisation, advancing how the law firm delivers...

On Sunday, I joined more than 15,000 walkers and 1,898 teams in the annual 7 Bridges Walk, raising funds for the Cancer Council NSW. Together, we’ve helped raise almost $3...

Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI), a global content-driven technology leader, announced a new partnership with DeepJudge, an AI innovator transforming how law firms retrieve and leverage internal knowledge. Together, the companies...

Eudia, the leading AI platform for in-house legal teams, has announced the acquisition of Out-House, a trusted legal service provider founded and led by Lynden Renwick, a former General Counsel...

Appian announces a strategic partnership with Wotton Kearney, a leading specialist in insurance and risk legal business in the Asia-Pacific region, to transform its legal matter management operations through an...

The landscape of automated bank feeds in Australia is shifting, with significant regulatory changes on the horizon that will affect how legal practices manage their financial data. In mid-2023, the...

The only certainty in life is change. So when you change jobs, do it well. You have said “yes” to a new offer, and now it is time to finish...

LegalOn Technologies announces that it has surpassed ¥10 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR), approximately $67M, becoming the fastest AI company founded in Japan to reach this milestone. The achievement comes...

For many law firms, client relationships are strongest during an active matter. Calls are frequent, emails are exchanged daily, and the client knows exactly who to speak to if they...

Filevine unveiled its Legal Operating Intelligence System (LOIS) at its annual customer conference, LEX Summit 2025. LOIS represents Filevine's vision for how artificial intelligence and data automation can transform every...

With Tranche 2 enforcement looming in July 2026, the clock is ticking. For the first time, Australian law firms will be pulled into the scope of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism...

Global legal technology company Relativity today announced the launch of Rel Labs, an investment arm and innovation hub designed to accelerate transformation across the legal data intelligence ecosystem. Through Rel Labs,...

Altorney, a developer of unconventional legal solutions, has announced the general availability of its groundbreaking product MARC. Following a successful pilot period with corporate legal departments, MARC will now empower...

Verlata Consulting announced the launch of its dedicated Risk & Compliance Team, a new division led by experienced legal sector professional Claire Pedley. This expansion marks a significant step in Verlata’s...

As Australia prepares for the next wave of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms, InfoTrack is stepping forward with technology-led solutions designed to ease the compliance burden on the...

BigHand, a leading provider of legal software solutions, has released a comprehensive pricing trends analysis based on anonymous responses from over 800 legal finance professionals. The data shows a clear,...

This report shortlists leading eDiscovery software platforms and service providers available in Australia, covering both Australian-headquartered vendors and global platforms with an Australian presence. The aim is to support law...

Filevine, a pioneer of the Legal Operating Intelligence System, has raised $400 million through an all-equity financing round, underscoring investor confidence in both the legal tech market and Filevine’s growing...

Last month at RCSA’s SHAPE Conference, I had the chance to sit in on Dr Adam Fraser’s keynote, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Adam, a human performance...

Lex Generalis has officially launched to align legal services and strategy with today’s pace of innovation. The firm helps clients protect their IP, secure investment, and advance commercially without overspending...

Supio has announced a strategic partnership with Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company, which was unveiled at Supio Summit. Through this collaboration, Thomson Reuters customers will have the...

Outsourcing legal work across borders has become standard practice for law firms and corporate legal departments worldwide. Whether in e-discovery, contract review, IP research, or compliance, the advantages are undeniable:...

Consilio, a global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, announced the opening of an Innovation Centre in Bangalore, cementing the company’s commitment to innovation, talent, and business...

When most law firms review their client history, they see a list of matters. A property purchase here, a contract dispute there, a will from five years ago. But this...

Epiq has announced a strategic partnership with IRIS, a Canon company, to transform how organisations convert documents into actionable knowledge and business insights. IRIS brings advanced AI and machine learning...

BigHand, a pioneer of legal resource management, has announced a new solution built specifically for mid-sized firms. Resource Management Standard is a leaner, easy-to-implement version of its award-winning large law...

AllRize, a leading innovator of AI-powered software solutions for law firms, has announced the integration of Agentic AI capabilities into its law practice management platform. Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365...

The Rouse Group (Rouse), a leading international IP services business headquartered in London, is expanding into the Australian and New Zealand legal markets by joining with one of the largest...

Deloitte Legal and leading AI platform Legora have announced a strategic relationship in the UK that will see the two organisations collaborate to drive the next wave of legal transformation....

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has entered into an agreement with Harvey, a leading provider of generative AI technology tailored for legal professionals. The agreement represents the next step in ABL’s...

Epiq announced the acquisition of Inflection IT, the market-leading consultancy supporting the implementation of the Intapp platform and applied AI solutions. Inflection IT consultants will join Fireman, an Epiq company...

LexisNexis®, a leading global provider of legal information and analytics, released a new report, The AI Culture Clash. The findings show that adoption of AI tools is accelerating rapidly, with...

As Australia’s Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms draw closer, law firms are entering a new era of client due diligence (CDD).  The days of simply seeing a passport or requesting certified...

NetDocuments, a leading cloud-based content management and productivity platform, has announced an expansion of its ndMAX Studio catalogue with three new AI apps. The now-18-strong app catalogue will provide law...

Juro, the intelligent contracting platform, has entered into a partnership with Wordsmith, an AI workspace platform designed for in-house legal teams. As part of the partnership, the two platforms will...

Bloomberg Law continues to expand the functionality and capabilities of its Dockets product with several significant updates released in 2025. These latest upgrades further streamline workflows, empowering legal professionals to...

Exterro, a leader in unified data risk management, has unveiled its latest innovation, Exterro Intelligence and Exterro Assist for Data, specifically designed to deliver more secure, reliable, actionable, and accurate...

Pre/Dicta, the widely recognised leader in predictive judicial intelligence and litigation outcome forecasting, has announced a major platform expansion featuring a suite of new capabilities and a redesigned user interface....

BigHand, a leading provider of legal software solutions, released new industry research on matter resourcing and talent management. Navigating the Million Dollar Problem: Resourcing for Profitability, Client and Talent Retention...

8am, formerly AffiniPay, announced the launch of its new brand, reflecting the company’s evolution into a unified business platform for professionals. This new identity represents the company’s move to bring...

In many law firms, the process for managing new enquiries is less of a process and more of an improvised routine. A phone call is noted on a sticky note....

Denver-based law firm Otten Johnson faced challenges with an outdated document creation system, where inconsistent functionality led to growing user frustration. Their move to BigHand Document Creation delivered seamless Word...

Definely, an AI-powered legal tech company that enables lawyers to efficiently and accurately review complex contracts, has launched Cascade, a first-of-its-kind solution. The product detects and tracks the ripple effects...

DocSolid, a leader in cloud-based digital mail and records solutions, announced the launch of AI-powered Notification Summaries for its Airmail2® Digital Mailroom platform. The new feature uses Microsoft Azure AI...

Epiq announced that Epiq AI Labs™ now includes more than 25 members who are working together to advance the development and successful adoption of agentic AI in the legal industry....

Aderant, a leading global provider of business management solutions for law firms, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire legal technology assets from HerculesAI, a pioneer...

Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI), a global content and technology company, announced the launch of CoCounsel Legal, featuring Deep Research and agentic guided workflows. This milestone product release showcases Thomson Reuters'...

Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specialises in partnering with technology businesses, has announced it will acquire Elite, a pioneer in mission-critical software and integrated payment solutions for...

eDiscovery AI, an innovator in artificial intelligence-powered legal technology solutions, has announced the launch of Case Elements, an advanced feature now available within its flagship Early Case Intelligence solution, Insight...

You’re happy in your job. It’s stable, it pays the bills, but let’s be honest, it’s still just a job. But what if your dream job was right around the...

Relativity, a global legal technology company, has announced that two of its generative AI solutions, Relativity aiR for Review and Relativity aiR for Privilege, will now be made available to...

Australia’s Tranche 2 anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reforms are no longer a distant possibility; they’re coming into force on 1 July 2026.   That doesn’t give legal professionals...

In today’s fiercely competitive legal talent market, top candidates no longer join firms; they select workplaces that reflect their values, offer flexibility, and reward them accordingly. Employer branding has become...

The introduction of Tranche 2 under Australia’s AML/CTF framework represents one of the most significant regulatory shifts the legal and property sectors have faced in decades. From 1 July 2026,...

FutureLaw 2025 made one thing clear—AI is no longer a distant future; it is already embedded in legal practice. The challenge now is ensuring its responsible and effective integration while...

David Langdon’s journey in legal technology spans nearly three decades, rooted in a lifelong connection to the legal industry. Growing up as the son of a lawyer, he was immersed...

One of the things I love most about working at BigHand is that we don’t just talk about being data-driven; we live it. With the release of the 2025 BigHand...

With tools capable of summarizing voluminous documents, conducting legal research, identifying potentially privileged materials and drafting litigation content, the promise of AI to accelerate transformation in the legal profession, delivering...

In every law firm, there’s a team of professionals quietly keeping everything running. Legal support staff are the foundation of smooth, efficient operations – essential to both delivering excellent client...

BigHand, a leading provider of legal software solutions, has released its fifth annual Legal Workflow Leadership Report. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing management challenges facing law...

Three years ago, Sarah, a well-respected business lawyer, couldn’t understand why her referrals weren’t turning into clients. Her network of accountants, with whom she had built long-standing relationships, told her...

A major new survey from the legal intelligence platform Robin AI reveals a severe lack of trust in the legal industry. Just 1 in 10 people across the US and...

The Law Council of Australia welcomes the ongoing progress of the Australia-United Kingdom Legal Services Regulatory Dialogue established under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement following its most recent meeting in...

The legal industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, shifting client expectations, and an increasing demand for efficiency. FutureLaw 2025, set to take place on 29-30 May...

Cleary Gottlieb, a leading international law firm, announced today the acquisition of Springbok AI, an award-winning generative AI product development company focusing on technology that enhances legal service delivery. "Cleary's...

LegalVision, a leader in delivering legal services, announced a strategic partnership with Quadrant Private Equity, one of Australia’s leading private equity firms. LegalVision has built its success on a subscription-based...

Definely, a leading provider of LegalTech solutions for drafting, reviewing, and understanding legal documents, has released its 2025 LegalTech Adoption Report, shedding light on how artificial intelligence (AI) and related...

Leading figures in Australia’s legal and property sectors are calling for urgent action on competition in e-conveyancing as the Australian Senate inquiry into the PEXA monopoly nears its next stage....

KPMG LLP, the US audit, tax, and advisory firm, launched KPMG Law US, a subsidiary of KPMG LLP, marking a milestone as the first law firm owned by a Big...

PERSUIT, the leading legal technology platform specialising in outside counsel management, and PwC, one of the world's largest professional services networks, are pleased to announce a global strategic alliance. In...

BigHand is thrilled to begin 2025 with a prestigious Global Business Tech Awards win. This event honours the best in tech innovation worldwide by recognising solutions that drive tangible improvements...

The legal industry is entering a new era of compliance with the introduction of Tranche 2 legislation. This long-anticipated regulatory shift will bring law firms and other designated non-financial businesses...

CLOC (Corporate Legal Operations Consortium) released its 2025 State of the Industry Report, providing a comprehensive look at the shifting landscape of legal operations. Based on the 2024 Harbor Law...

This article provides a summary of a blog post by Dorna Moini and Molly Anderson from Gavel, an automation solution advancing the way legal professionals serve and reach clients. You can...

A new analysis of data from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) by NetDocuments has revealed a sharp increase in data breaches across the UK legal sector. In the period between...

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) is now in effect, marking a significant shift in AI governance. As of 2 February 2025, the first wave of regulatory...

2025 is set to be a year of continued change, growth, and challenges for the legal industry. As we look forward, I want to offer some predictions and opportunities for...

Edinburgh-based platform empowers in-house legal teams with advanced AI tools for due diligence, contract audits, and compliance reporting—backed by comprehensive training. Wordsmith AI, a leading provider of AI-powered legal reporting...

According to a new report published by Market Research Future (MRFR), the Legal Tech Market is projected to grow from USD 23.98 Billion in 2025 to USD 53.80 Billion by...

BigHand has released its 2025 Annual Law Firm Finance Report, offering insights into the evolving financial landscape of the legal industry, from cash recovery strategies to changing client behaviours and...

Kirsten Bromley, Head of Privacy APAC at GBG Plc, provides this update. On 20 April 2023, the Attorney General’s Department announced consultations on proposed reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and...

The Law Society of NSW, the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, and the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner have put forward a set of common principles. The aim...

Australian lawyers are on the cusp of a significant regulatory shift as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) obligations extend to the legal sector. With reforms set to bring...

InfoTrack, a leader in legal technology and digital conveyancing, announces a new partnership with TorFX, a multi award-winning foreign exchange provider, to offer seamless, secure, and cost-effective international payment solutions...

InfoTrack has been named one of Australia’s most innovative companies by the Australian Financial Review at their prestigious BOSS Most Innovative Companies Awards in Sydney overnight. The awards bring together top...

Pursuing a career in law is a significant commitment, often filled with high expectations and ambitious dreams. Many enter law school, envisioning themselves delivering compelling arguments in grand courtrooms, championing...

Australia’s most comprehensive salary guide has found an overwhelming 87% of legal employers plan to increase salaries in their next review. Key Takeaways 87% of employers will increase legal salaries...

Property tech company InfoTrack has been a digital pioneer in the e-conveyancing space for more than two decades. Now, two of its leaders are recognised for their cybersecurity expertise. InfoTrack’s...

InfoTrack has been honoured as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces in Technology for 2024. Great  Place To Work, renowned for its expertise in workplace culture, has unveiled the top performers...

The Law Council of Australia is calling on the Commonwealth to provide financial incentives to increase the number of lawyers living and working in regional, rural and remote (RRR) locations...

Sarah Waley, a leading expert in legal sector branding and founder of Ideas in Practice, has released an informative new guide on personal branding for legal professionals. With over 20...

In recognition of its diversity and inclusion practices, legal practice management software developer Smokeball has been placed on the Great Place to Work Australia’s Best Workplaces™ for Women in 2023...

InfoTrack has been listed as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ for Women in 2023. Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, revealed the 50 companies on the...

With over 25 years of experience in the Australian tech industry, Sue Hood, CEO of Boab IT, knows what navigating a male-dominated industry is like. But according to her, the...

InfoTrack has been named as the winner of three accolades at the recent Australian Business Awards (ABA) for 2023. The tech innovation leader was recognised as an Employer of Choice...

InfoTrack has been ranked as Australia’s 5th Best Workplace for 2023. The announcement was made last night at the 2023 Great Place To Work Client Night and Best Workplaces List...

The legal industry is constantly evolving, and law firms are gearing up for success in the ever-changing landscape of 2023-2024. As hiring plans take centre stage, law firms are using...

In the past, pursuing a legal career typically involved following traditional paths such as joining a law firm, practising in a courtroom, or focusing on corporate law. However, the legal...

I left my large law firm job to launch my own tech start-up, and unexpectedly found myself learning how to code.  This is the second article in a two-part series...

It’s a lot of time spent on Google! But before that, a little bit about why I learnt to code after spending over a decade drafting and negotiating long, complex...

Promoting diversity and inclusion in company leadership positions is crucial for growth and success in any industry, including the technology and start-up sectors in Australia.  Female leaders bring a unique...

Debbie Ferguson, in her recent article for World Economic Forum (WEF), stated that “[T]he most effective leaders all shared one trait: they were advocates for the people in their organizations....

Laying the groundwork for a career change into legal innovation: 3 things you can do while still hitting your billables. The legal innovation ecosystem continues to go from strength to...

InfoTrack has been officially named one of Australia's Best Workplaces for Women in 2022 by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture. The inaugural list highlights organisations...

Smokeball has been named on the 2022 Australia's Best Workplaces™ for Women List that identifies organisations across the country committed to fostering equity in the workplace ensuring their women employees...

InfoTrack has been named as the winner of four prestigious awards in the 2022 Australian Business Awards (ABA) for; Business Innovation, Mobile Innovation, Product Innovation and Employer of Choice. InfoTrack...

Legal Practice Intelligence has introduced Legal Practice Careers (LPC), a legal industry job board that will showcase the legal profession's career opportunities across the globe.  We welcome Hall & Wilcox as the very...

Legal practice management company Smokeball has made the podium in high-profile employee engagement listings announced this month. The company is placed number three out of the top 20 companies with...

The legal industry job market remains buoyant as reflected in Elias' Legal Jobs Index Report Q4. Please find a summary of the report below.  54% of HR leaders expect the headcount will continue...

Fortunately, there has been more acknowledgement and higher respect towards legal support personnel that manage essential day-to-day tasks to keep law firms and businesses running. People are becoming more aware of the...

Elias Recruitment has released the Legal Jobs Index Report for the latest quarter, which has been summarised for you below. The legal jobs market is still buoyant, signified by the...

We are delighted to present the on-demand New Law CLE's free CPD webinars, to you!  Due to the amount of positive feedback we have received from our subscribers that have accessed the...

As we are opening up again and returning back to the norm, this means it is time for lawyers and other professionals to brush-up their networking skills.  Building a professional network is crucial in the...

David Woolstencroft catches up with Jason Elias from Elias Recruitment. They discuss the key skills that are in demand right now as the way we practice law is evolving at...

Elevate business through humanity | Elevate humanity through business As we welcome in 2022 and as many of us have returned to the fold, we have shared links to leadership articles...

"The Great Resignation" has received a lot of press.  There is no doubt that this phenomenon has hit the US, in particular.  According to PricewaterhouseCoopers US Pulse survey in August...

I am writing this just coming out of 107 days of lockdown in Sydney so how the potential new outbreak affects business confidence is an unknown. Most lawyers I am...

There is much debate regarding the The Great Resignation that we have shifted the focus to "What does the lawyer of the future look like?" Novum Learning assembled an exceptional cast of legal...

So you’ve made it through to the interview stage you are in the 5% - 10% of candidates … Over the last 18 months, the employment process has changed more,...

When borders finally open up, will travel starved lawyers reconsider their career choices? With international travel a possibility in 2022, how will law firms retain and attract lawyers that want...

This is the second article of a series of career pieces, contributed by Jason Elias, CEO of Elias Recruitment. The first article "Careers: Is a change on the horizon?" can...

Considerations for the professional Before you take the leap, take a moment to ask yourself the following questions: Am I being challenged in my current role? Am I still learning?...

Associate level employee job advertisements have jumped by 44% in the June 2021 quarter compared to the previous March 2021 quarter. This is according to research conducted by specialist legal...