Naomi Neilson

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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: [email protected].

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Hall & Wilcox promotes 72, including 3 partners

Capping off a period of significant growth, Hall & Wilcox has promoted almost 60 of its lawyers into senior positions.

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2026

MinterEllison creates chief AI officer role

MinterEllison has brought over a technology and data expert from the Domain Group to fill its newly created role of chief AI officer.

BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jun 2026

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The role of AI in personal injury law: A double-edged sword

AI is no longer a future consideration for the legal profession; it is already reshaping how legal work is performed, writes Aiden Warneke.

SME LAW • Sun, 21 Jun 2026

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Strike-off recommended for Qld lawyer who stole $1m from family

A Queensland solicitor jailed for the $1,000,000 theft from a family business has been recommended for removal from the roll.

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Court accepts HSBC’s ‘sincere’ apology for scam failures despite evidence gaps

The Federal Court has accepted a $35 million penalty to HSBC for its failure to protect customers from scammers, but it did not escape Justice Elizabeth Bennett’s notice ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Star’s senior lawyer fails to explain away misconduct, court finds

The conduct of Star’s most senior solicitor was “fundamentally inconsistent” with the standards expected of a legal officer of her calibre, Justice Michael Lee said in a ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 17 Jun 2026

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From junior lawyer to chair: Lessons in leadership and growth

After 18 years rising through the ranks of the firm she would eventually chair, Megan Jongebloed has a rare perspective on the leadership, culture, and strategy required ...

SME LAW • Wed, 17 Jun 2026

‘Still teething’: Teen case in adult division exposes gaps in new legislation

The first sentencing hearing under Victoria’s controversial “adult time adult crime” laws exposed confusion over courtroom procedures, sentencing frameworks, and justice ...

SME LAW • Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Penalty for lawyer who positioned ‘dummy director’ at debt-riddled companies

In conduct that undermined the reputation of the profession, a Victorian solicitor “needlessly” exposed her client to legal and financial risk by facilitating her ...

SME LAW • Tue, 16 Jun 2026

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