Law stories

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) introduces new guidance to help businesses collaborate on environmental sustainability while complying with the law.

Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit researchers have long maintained active monitoring of the botnet and detected the disruption activity on August 25.

Using OutSystems, Maddocks built five customer-facing solutions promoting a streamlined collaboration between the company and its clients in less than a year.

AI and automation can help accelerate the productivity of existing teams, enabling firms to make the most of their resources and boost their overall efficiency.

The legal profession in Australia is more competitive than ever before, with a 45% increase in solicitors since 2011.

Australian law firm MinterEllison has automated its business process management system using the Appian Low-Code Platform, saving 42,000 billable hours in 2023.

‘Cybercrime’ is a term we hear all the time, but what exactly is it, and how does New Zealand define it in legal terms?.

NZ's push for digital identity gains ground as new bill passes first reading.

A wave of innovation is impacting every aspect of the legal profession, as the sector becomes more client-centred and future-focused.

Failing to capture true and accurate records can lead to companies being in breach of the law, as well as the risk of breaching contracts with clients.

Commerce Commission warns Becextech over misleading sales tactics and false discount claims.

StructureFlow debuts, promising to revolutionise legal & financial visual data analysis with speed & collaboration.

The new version of Westlaw aims to assist legal practitioners in boutique firms by speeding up the often time-consuming research process.

UK's Computer Misuse Act 1990 needs urgent reform to enable cybersecurity professionals to combat cybercrime effectively, says report.

If you find yourself in a tricky situation  - or if you just want to understand your rights as a landlord or tenant, you can now turn to a chatbot for help.

Delta Insurance warns NZ businesses of intellectual property theft risks in China and the US. IP litigation on the rise. Insurance available for protection.

A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.

Lawyers are putting client data at risk due to inadequate cybersecurity practices, according to a survey by Edith Cowan University and the Law Society of Western Australia.

Auckland-based Mobile Shop pleaded guilty to 24 charges, 12 under the Fair Trading Act and 12 under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.

Clyde & Co expects that breach notification requirements will lead to an increase in demand for specialised advice across Australia this year.

New Zealand's Privacy Bill is set to be a defining year for privacy, says law firm Simpson Grierson.

Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.

Nutanix has partnered with Australian law firm Jackson McDonald to help them adopt a hybrid cloud strategy.

Data protection by design considers the protection of personal data from the earliest possible design stage, and throughout the operational lifecycle.