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What we’ve learnt this year, and what it could mean for lawyers in 2026

The year 2025 has, undoubtedly, been a year of change – marked not just by how much has shifted in the last 12 months, but also in realising just how much the landscape may still evolve. Such developments paint a fascinating picture for the coming year and beyond, writes Jerome Doraisamy.

17 December 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Top 10 legal tech episodes in 2025

With AI and legal technology at the forefront of the profession’s mind now more than ever, The Lawyers Weekly Show and our special series LawTech Talks delivered in-depth explorations of these game-changing topics. Now, we’re highlighting the 10 most downloaded episodes that sparked conversation across the legal tech community.

17 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Implementing emerging tech responsibly at the ‘peak of the hype cycle’

With demand for AI skills growing and firms racing to embed AI into workflows, the profession now sits at a pivotal moment: beyond “the hype cycle”, where real capability building, governance, and ethical integration are vital.

17 December 2025
By Lauren Croft
Jail time for solicitor over ‘calculated and prolonged’ thefts from vulnerable widow

The Victorian Supreme Court has sentenced a solicitor to over four years behind bars for stealing more than $480,000 from a client.

17 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Webjet responds to claims it unfairly fired general counsel

Webjet has alleged it terminated a company secretary and general counsel over “ongoing underperformance”.

17 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson
SA’s Chief Justice to step down

After serving as South Australia’s top judge for over a decade, the Honourable Chief Justice Chris Kourakis SC has announced his retirement.

17 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why this GC has an ‘immense sense of wanting to give back’

Having come to Australia as a migrant refugee, Peter Le is adamant about giving back to the community. Such a purpose, he says, serves him well as an in-house lawyer.

16 December 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
What 2026 holds for in-house lawyers

As the new year approaches, two in-house lawyers explored how this period presents not only daunting challenges but also a wealth of opportunities.

16 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Maurice Blackburn promotes 35, including 3 to principal

National law firm Maurice Blackburn has named three new principals, one new special counsel, 13 new senior associates, and 18 new associates.

16 December 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Legal bodies offer condolences, pledge support following Bondi Beach terror attack

In the wake of the shocking and despicable anti-Semitic attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach over the weekend, legal member associations and advocates have condemned the violence and are offering support to lawyers across the community.

16 December 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy