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The inheritance state of play in WA: Report 2026/27

July 10, 2026

A new WA inheritance report reveals alarming will-making gaps, growing dispute expectations and urgent need for better estate planning conversations writes Morgan Solomon.

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The lady’s not for burning: Recognising the barrister in Britain’s longest serving Prime Minister

July 3, 2026

Dr Jessica Henderson looks back over the reign of Margaret Thatcher, barrister and longest running Prime Minster of the 20th century.

June 3, 2026

Charge negotiation and the rule of law

John McKechnie AO KC argues opaque charge negotiations undermine judicial oversight, risking distortion of criminal responsibility, sentencing accuracy and the rule of law.

May 25, 2026

Using AI in judicial decision-making

Sir Geoffrey Vos encourages urgent debate as to what human rights people should have in light of ever more capable AI.

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Fred Barlee’s forgotten riddle

Staff at the Old Court House Law Museum did not expect, when transcribing a book of pleading precedents in the Museum’s collection, to find a little cartoon.

July 29, 2025

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The extraordinary life of anti-apartheid lawyer George Bizos

A best friend of Nelson Mandela, George Bizos led a fearless life. Perth lawyer George Georgiou is now helping to bring his incredible story to screens around the world.

July 28, 2025

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How do coronial inquests work? Here’s what they can and can’t do

Northern Territory Coroner Elizabeth Armitage’s inquest findings into the death of Kumanjayi Walker have sparked conversations across Australia.

July 18, 2025

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When pressure makes a diamond

Perth-based lawyer Kaday Conteh has experienced some extraordinary challenges in her life, all of which she has faced with stoicism and an embrace of the unknown.

July 17, 2025

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The impact of social media and AI on public trust in the judiciary

Distinguishing between the artificial and the real has always been the role of the legal system, and of the institution of the judiciary.

July 16, 2025

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The path less travelled: from patent law to strategic IP advisory

I didn’t set out to become an IP strategist. I simply followed the work that felt meaningful, where my technical, legal, and commercial experience could converge to create impact.

July 15, 2025

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The ultimate guide to performance reviews

For many lawyers, salary and performance review discussions can be intimidating.

July 11, 2025

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Collaborative practice in family violence

Family violence is a pervasive and deeply challenging issue that causes many family lawyers to become burnt out and disillusioned.

July 11, 2025

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Insights from a lawyer in the resource sector

The dynamic and challenging world of resource law offers many opportunities for legal practitioners to sharpen their skills and broaden their horizons.

July 11, 2025

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René Le Miere KC on why ADR is good for society

The Honourable René Le Miere KC is a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia and one of the country’s most respected mediators and arbitrators.

July 7, 2025