[Webinar] The AI Gavel Drops: Will Australia's Strict New GenAI Rules Reshape Global Litigation?

Will Australia's New GenAI Rules Reshape Global Litigation?
From Ban to Balance: How Courts Are Racing to Define AI's Role in Litigation.

A Don't Miss EDRM Webinar: March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET

In November 2024, the Chief Justice of New South Wales (the largest jurisdiction in Australia) sent shockwaves through the legal community by issuing what many considered the world's most restrictive rules governing AI use in courts–essentially banning GenAI use for many core legal tasks. Just two months later, following debate and pushback from the worldwide legal community, the Justice dramatically reversed course. His revised Practice Note now provides a more nuanced framework that permits controlled AI use across many aspects of legal practice.

This remarkable pivot perfectly captures the complex balancing act courts face worldwide as they grapple with AI regulation:

• U.S. courts in Illinois and Minnesota seem to be embracing AI use while emphasizing accountability and verification over rigid disclosure requirements.
• Canada's Federal Court now requires declarations for AI-generated content.
• The EU has classified court-related AI systems as "high-risk," requiring strict oversight.
• The UK Judiciary emphasizes verification of AI-generated research.
• Many jurisdictions require certification of AI use in court filings.

This rapidly evolving landscape raises critical questions that every judge and lawyer must consider:

• How should courts balance innovation and control? NSW's rapid pivot from restriction to regulation offers valuable lessons
• What's driving different jurisdictional approaches to AI use and disclosure requirements?
• How can courts evaluate which AI platforms meet their security and compliance needs?
• What verification standards should courts require for AI-generated content?

We've assembled an exceptional panel of judges, law professors and trial lawyers who are actively shaping AI policy in their courts and practices. Join us for this critical discussion that will shape the future of legal practice in the AI era.

Who Should Attend:

• Judges and court administrators grappling with AI policies
• Trial lawyers navigating new AI requirements
• Legal technologists implementing AI solutions
• Law firm technology partners
• Legal innovation officers

Expert Speakers:

• Hon. Xavier Rodrigues, Federal District Judge, Western District of Texas, US Government, US Courts
• Hon. Allison Goddard, U.S. Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for the Southern District of California
• Professor William Hamilton, Senior Legal Skills Professor and Director, UF Law International Center for Automated Information Retrieval
• Philippe Doyle Gray, Barrister, 8 Wentworth Chambers
• Jonathan Friedman, First-Chair Litigator, Co-Founder, DataGavel
• John Tredennick (Moderator), Founder and CEO, Merlin Search Technologies