The legal industry is seeing a shift in how AI is used in court proceedings, with courts reassessing their approach to confidentiality and compliance. Recent amendments to the SUPREME COURT PRACTICE NOTE SC GEN 23 mark a shift from an outright ban to a more structured framework, allowing AI tools to assist in legal tasks under strict security conditions.
Initially, the guidelines prohibited the use of both open and closed-source AI for any material subject to non-publication or suppression orders. However, after feedback from the members of interested parties, the revised policy now permits AI-generated chronologies, indexes, and document summaries, provided confidentiality is maintained and citations are verified.
This shift reflects a broader trend in the legal industry: AI is becoming an integral tool for case preparation, document review, and legal research. While concerns about data security remain, legal professionals are increasingly turning to trusted AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency while safeguarding confidentiality.
Read the updated NSW Supreme Court Gen AI Practice Note
How Law In Order Supports AI Adoption in Legal Work?
Law In Order have closely followed these regulatory changes and have developed AI tools that align with these evolving standards. Over the years, we’ve worked with legal teams to ensure that AI solutions meet both the growing demand for efficiency and the strict confidentiality requirements that govern legal work. Our tools have helped clients manage large-scale document reviews, perform in-depth legal research, and prepare complex case materials, all while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and security protocols. As the legal sector embraces AI, we’re committed to helping clients stay ahead of regulatory shifts, delivering solutions that improve productivity without compromising security.
For further information, please contact:
Murali Baddula, Chief Digital Officer, Law In Order
sydney@lawinorder.com
