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Meet David Bowles

About David Bowles

David Bowles is a Queensland Law Society ethics solicitor.

Articles by David Bowles

In practice

AI witness coaching derails UK rape trial: Lessons for Australian practitioners

Telling clients not to use AI is unlikely to solve the problem. They do need to understand the risks, though.

David Bowles

In practice

Why AI note-taking tools are not always safe for law firms to use

Transcription and telephony tools reach the most sensitive material a practice holds. Choosing one without due diligence invites negligence claims and disciplinary risk.

David Bowles

In practice

AI law firm’s win at trial signals shift for Queensland

The AI-powered litigation assistant generated the client’s pre-action correspondence, issued the claim, produced the documents, prepared the witness statements, then briefed a human barrister.

David Bowles

Case notes

ChatGPT creator sued over chatbot’s use as substitute lawyer

In a US lawsuit, an insurer is arguing OpenAI is engaging in the unauthorised practice of law.

David Bowles

News

New resources to understand, implement AML/CTF privacy obligations

To support compliance, the business should appoint a Privacy Officer, adopt appropriate policies, and train staff in what is expected of them.

David Bowles

Case notes

The price of ‘free’ legal advice

The strategy was orchestrated not on the advice of lawyers, but on the advice of ChatGPT.

David Bowles

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Free AML/CTF cyber training for QLS members

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Gold Coast firm promotes two including Associate Director

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Persistent offending leads to strike-off for principal

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LCA launches justice impact framework