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AI in law firms— a game changer in legal practice?
This article is an extract from the Lawyers and Robots whitepaper. Click here to download the whitepaper. While the most forward-thinking law firms are ready to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), robots are not taking over the legal world any time soon. That said, its utilisation is undoubtedly proving valuable for law firms who are investing in it. We talked to Isabel Parker, Director of legal services innovation...
Nothing Implied: Construction as a Means of Curbing Excessive Use of Power in Employment Contracts
Volume 30 Issue 2 of the Australian Journal of Labour Law is now available online to subscribers. Lexis Advance ® | LNAU Lawyers regularly review their precedents to ensure that they preserve the power employers have over their employees. They do so knowing that Australian law imposes a heavy burden on those who seek to constrain the excessive use of such power through the implication of terms into the contract, either...
Planning for the Future—Law Firms and New Technology
This article is an extract from the Lawyers and Robots whitepaper. Click here to download the whitepaper David Halliwell, Director of knowledge and innovation delivery at Pinsent Masons and Dan Wright, Partner at Osborne Clarke discuss the uptake of new service technologies for law firms, the opportunities and challenges it presents and predict exciting times ahead. Why is it important for lawyers to understand...
What Impact Could Technology Have on the Law Firm-Client Relationship?
This article is an extract from the Lawyers and Robots whitepaper. Download the full Lawyers and Robots whitepaper today. Andy Morris, global head of IT solutions, Stephen Allen, head of legal service delivery, and Clare Dundon, innovation and new ventures manager at Hogan Lovells share their thoughts on how technology impacts the relationship between lawyers and clients. Is technology important in your law firm...
The Use of Social Media by Australian Courts
Emeritus Professor Margaret Jackson and Dr Marita Shelly Abstract This article explores how Australian courts are using social media to disclose information about decisions as well as to advise about court appointments, media reports, and administrative matters. It examines how the social media channels are being used and any issues or risks associated with that use. Tips Social media offers further channels...
Businesses’ Responsibilities to Respect Human Rights—the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Human rights are something often thought to be the responsibility of national governments. Over the past few years, however, there is a growing awareness of the impact on and participation in human rights abuses by businesses. At the same time, focus is turning to the role that businesses can play in promoting and fostering human rights. Commencing in 2001, with the endorsement by the United Nations Human Rights Council...