Australian court issues AI use guidelines

Australian court issues guidelines on artificial intelligence use in court proceedings, outlining rules for AI tools.

by Yui Yoshida | October 6, 2026

SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦94bn fund misuse

SERAP urges President Tinubu to order a fund misuse probe into over ₦94.4 billion diverted by MDGIF and NUPRC, Aug…

by Yui Yoshida | October 5, 2026

Zulum Denies Ordering Arrests, Prioritizes Borno Rebuilding

Borno State Governor Zulum denies ordering arrests of individuals wearing 'Tinubu Must Go' T-shirts, prioritizing Borno State's rebuilding efforts.

by Mika Ogata | October 3, 2026

Guard claims police freed armed suspects in Abuja land dispute

Abuja security guard accuses police of releasing armed suspects linked to violent land disputes in Mpape while detaining him on…

by Chiaki Ikeda | October 2, 2026

Rivers workers win appeal to enforce unpaid wages ruling

Rivers workers win appeal to enforce unpaid wages ruling after National Industrial Court blocked enforcement of ₦3 billion in owed…

by Mika Ogata | October 1, 2026

AI and New High Court Rules Affect NZ Business Disputes

by Mika Ogata | October 16, 2026

Lawyer reviewing AI-assisted legal document. Artificial intelligence applications are altering the manner in which New Zealand firms handle commercial disputes, creating hazards that, according to legal specialists, most companies are only starting to grasp. Inserting a draft advisory letter or board report into a publicly accessible, generic AI system to refine its phrasing before distribution might appear to be a standard proofreading task for a general counsel. Yet, from a…

State Legislation

Australia introduces minimum tax on trusts

by Yui Yoshida | October 15, 2026

Australia's treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers announces tax reforms in 2026. The Australian government has introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026 and the Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026, aiming to reform discretionary trusts and introduce a minimum tax on them starting 1 July 2028. Dr Jim Chalmers, Australia's treasurer, states that the reforms seek to respond to calls for reform…