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].
‘Eye-watering’ legal costs in NT stolen wages class action
The multimillion-dollar legal bill from Shine Lawyers in the Northern Territory stolen wages class action has been criticised by the Federal Court’s Chief Justice for ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Coal protest prohibited by NSW Supreme Court
A planned 30-hour blockade at a Newcastle port to protest new coal projects was prohibited by the NSW Supreme Court.
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Lehrmann’s new barrister hiding from trolls, court told
The senior counsel representing Bruce Lehrmann at his appeal hearing has asked to remain anonymous over a fear of “trolls”.
BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Nov 2024
Judge’s ‘rash’ comments criticised by Judicial Commission
There have been new developments in the clash between a top prosecutor and an NSW District Court judge, including a report that found the latter’s comments in a sexual ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Nov 2024
Supreme Court puts end to lawyer, notorious law firm
A Victorian lawyer has claimed a “conspiracy” against himself, his colleagues, and their controversial law firm was behind the Legal Services Board’s decision not to ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024
UK lawyer becomes WA Law Society’s newest CEO
A lawyer who headed up a regulatory body in the United Kingdom recently returned to Perth to take on the position of chief executive with the Law Society of Western ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024
Twice-convicted drug-dealing lawyer struck off
A Sydney lawyer convicted twice for serious drug offences, including selling on the dark web, has been struck from the roll of practitioners.
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2024
Court of public opinion ‘vital’ to the rule of law, Federal Court judge says
The “inevitable and eternal tension” between the court of law and the court of public opinion is essential to the improvement of justice outcomes, a Federal Court judge ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2024
Federal Court pushes for ‘next-generation’ advocacy
The Federal Court has urged senior barristers to step aside and allow the “next generation of advocates” to have a speaking role.
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2024