Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Judge says professional ethics may be waning
Although hopeful lawyers continue to have a “real desire” to maintain professional values and their ethical obligations, Justice Michael Lee expressed some concern that ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Dentons nabs employment team from Deloitte Legal
Dentons has taken a highly experienced employment lawyer and her team of three from Deloitte Legal.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Reprimand for solicitor behind ‘dummy law firm’
An in-house solicitor was disciplined for sending a series of emails that breached a condition of his practising certificate.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
McCabes promotes 15, including 2 principals
National law firm McCabes has promoted 15 professionals, including two principals, a special counsel, and a senior associate.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Arnold Thomas & Becker promotes 23
Personal injury firm Arnold Thomas & Becker has promoted 23 lawyers and support staff.
SME LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Carter Newell promotes 2 senior associates, 2 associates
Four lawyers were elevated to senior associates and associates across Carter Newell’s Brisbane and Melbourne offices.
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Jun 2025
General counsel joins global broker group
Broker BMS Australia has appointed a new general counsel.
SME LAW • Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Barrister penalised for ‘sexual touching’ of solicitor
A barrister has been ordered to apologise to a woman he touched without consent during a work Christmas event.
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Christmas Eve visit to client’s family ends in ban for barrister
The NSW Bar sought penalties for a barrister who turned up at the home of her client’s daughter on Christmas Eve and told her guardians she would “slap them with a ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Jun 2025