Law stories
Governments worldwide tighten social media age checks for children, fuelling demand for privacy-friendly facial age estimation tools.
In 2026, identity emerges as the critical control point as autonomous AI, fragile machine trust and weak governance collide.
Plaud launches an omnichannel AI platform providing APIs and SDKs to automate and analyse notetaking across in-person and online business conversations.
Alexi has launched its Workflow Library, offering 100+ AI workflows to automate tasks and boost efficiency in law firms across various practice areas.
AI boosts efficiency in professional services, but human expertise and trust remain crucial, driving a new value and pricing model in law and finance.
US law firms enjoy a profit boom as tech spending and talent costs surge, forcing a rethink of operating models and client value.
Businesses are set for more guidance and lighter enforcement as WorkSafe pivots towards support, though some groups say consultation is still missing.
Changing drug patterns are forcing New Zealand employers to tighten testing and training as cannabis stays widespread and cocaine edges higher.
Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.
Australian organisations face mounting cyber risk as vendor networks outgrow weak third party controls, with 99% hit by supply chain breaches.
A KiwiRail worker’s near-fatal 10-metre fall has prompted WorkSafe to warn businesses that new equipment needs fresh risk checks and safer methods.
Kinetic Business awarded USD $22,500 to three US small firms supporting local communities, highlighting their vital social and economic contributions.
The CMA is probing eight travel firms over online pricing practices amid new powers to fine misleading pricing tactics up to 10% of global turnover.
Australian procurement leaders adopt AI to enhance sourcing and agility amid supply chain challenges, blending technology with human expertise for strategic gains.
Generative AI is transforming legal roles in Asia, but the Legal Innovation Asia 2026 report stresses that strong people skills remain crucial for success in the sector.
LHD Lawyers celebrates its 35th year by appointing four new Partners, boosting its national growth across Sydney and Melbourne offices.
Alexi tops the 2025 Vals Legal AI Report with 80% accuracy, outperforming lawyers and peers in legal AI for research, speed and citation quality.
From 2024, Australian school board members face personal criminal liability for payroll errors amid teacher shortages and complex employment rules.
Subcontractors in New Zealand could recover more than NZD $2.1 million after a High Court ruling said retention funds must be ringfenced in trust.
New UK corporate fraud law imposes unlimited fines on firms failing to prevent fraud, urging urgent action from businesses to avoid severe penalties.
