LawCPD Blog: With All Due Respect ...

Courts have regulated AI, psychological safety is now enforceable, and the billable hour is losing ground. Here is what moved in Q2 2026 and what it means for your practice.

The amended Australian Solicitors' Conduct Rules commenced on 1 July 2026 and apply to every solicitor, not only practices captured by the AML/CTF regime. There are three key areas practitioners need to review: client acceptance under Rule 8, ceasing to act under Rule 13, and engagement letters under the new Rule 12. If you have not yet reviewed your client intake procedures, retainer documentation and approach on ceasing to act, now is the time.

New rules. New obligations. If you use AI in family law proceedings, PD-AI applies to you. Click to learn more.

You are probably already aware that there are some specific work-related expenses you can claim as a lawyer. But are you sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to in order to - hopefully - receive some cash back?

Australia's Tranche 2 AML/CTF obligations commence on 1 July 2026, and for legal practitioners providing designated services, that deadline is now only weeks away.

From enrolling with AUSTRAC and completing your ML/TF risk assessment, to implementing customer due diligence procedures and training your staff, there's a clear sequence of steps every practice needs to work through. To help you navigate this, we've put together an easy-to-follow timeline and checklist covering every step your practice needs to take before the deadline. 

Two seismic forces are reshaping Australian legal practice simultaneously. Here's what it means to lead through both.

Get practical guidance on common ethical dilemmas, digital communication risks and choosing the right CPD to strengthen ethical practice.

Lawyers are entering 2026 facing a landscape defined by rapid technological adoption, tightening regulatory frameworks, and a renewed focus on the human element of legal practice. To navigate this evolving environment successfully, practitioners must look beyond traditional black-letter law and cultivate a diverse toolkit of future-ready skills. To help you maintain your competitive edge this year, we have identified the top legal trends and essential skills you need to watch in 2026.

Reflecting on your year is a powerful and rewarding exercise that can help you set new career goals for the coming year. But where to start? Here are 6 questions to help you start planning your next step in your legal career progression.

We’re delighted to share that LawCPD Co-Founder Sarah Mateljan has been recognised as AI Leader of the Year – SME at the 2025 Australian AI Awards. This award celebrates leaders who are using artificial intelligence to drive meaningful innovation within small and medium-sized enterprises. It recognises those who not only apply AI in practical, responsible ways but also demonstrate measurable impact in their field.