As law firms navigate a highly competitive and evolving market, the need for technology that drives efficiency, reduces costs, and delivers exceptional client service has never been more crucial. A recent Total Economic Impact™ study by Forrester Consulting,...
The Total Economic Impact™ of LexisNexis® Lexis+ AI for Large Law Firms, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of LexisNexis, May 2025, projects that large law firms could achieve a 344% return on investment (ROI) over three years by...
Chloe Silvester , Head of General Practice, Practical Guidance Stephen Tuck , Legal Writer, Practical Guidance Personal Injury Victoria Ben Newling , Legal Writer, Practical Guidance Personal Injury NSW Alex Bassingthwaighte , Legal Writer, Practical Guidance Personal...
Jennifer Raphael , Senior Legal Writer, Practical Guidance Construction, LexisNexis ® In 2024, several pivotal decisions were made across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland concerning Security of Payment legislation, which are crucial for construction...
Jennifer Raphael , Senior Legal Writer, Practical Guidance Construction, LexisNexis ® In the ever-evolving landscape of construction law, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for legal practitioners in Australia. As the industry braces for significant legislative...
Jada Lam , Practical Guidance Legal Writer – Employment and WHS The Fair Work Act 2009 has been updated with the 'Employee Choice Pathway,' offering new rights for casual employees. Read on for essential insights to understand these changes, so you can guide...
This article from the experts at LexisNexis® Practical Guidance, covers the most significant legal reforms in 2024 and further changes in 2025 that we’re watching closely. This year’s developments have set the stage for further advancements in 2025, offering both...
Introduction The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 24 November 2024, concluding 35 hours after its scheduled closing date due to intense negotiations. Key...
Over the past several years, there has been a seismic shift in shareholder and stakeholder expectations as to how businesses manage climate risk along with increasing pressure for companies to provide a higher degree of transparency in relation to how they manage...
Writer: John Darmanin, Practical Guidance Senior Legal Writer – Property module The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting economies all over the world and GDP growth among OECD countries slowed to 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2020. In that time, the Group of Seven...
The 24 th of August marked 50 years since royal assent was granted by the Governor-General for federal competition and consumer legislation in Australia, initially through the Trade Practices Act 1974 ( TPA ) and later through the Competition and Consumer Act 2010...
Iris Rad and Alec Christie CLYDE & CO Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly permeating all aspects of modern society and commerce: from use in automated decision-making processes to facial recognition and generative AI. At the same time...
Samuel Ellemor SHARROCK PITMAN LEGAL Cash is tight and the side hustles are in fashion. With rising interest rates, record-high house prices, and growing cost of living pressures, employees are looking to make extra money beyond their day job’s pay and are...
How can you understand what ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) is and how it is relevant to your organisation and to your legal team? What can you do to ensure that your ESG policies are legitimate and make a real impact? The changing regulatory landscape...
Ellie Bassingthwaighte Senior Legal Writer - Employment for LexisNexis ® Practical Guidance, is an experienced workplace lawyer who has worked at the Fair Work Commission, before practicing in employment law and industrial relations since 2014. In this article...