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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Appeal lodged in CommBank shareholder class action

A dismissed shareholder class action against Commonwealth Bank over its alleged failures to comply with anti-money laundering obligations may get a second chance on ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Jun 2024

Boutique’s attempt to recover $150k blocked by costs assessor

A court was asked to step in when a boutique firm’s bid to recover almost $150,000 from a client was stalled because a costs assessor refused to accept one of its three ...

SME LAW • Sun, 23 Jun 2024

Staff exodus from major firm and reprimand for threatening lawyer: What’s hot in law this week (17–21 June)

Amid the record promotion announcements this week, there was a 150-staff exodus from one of Australia’s biggest firms. Over in the disciplinary space, a former barrister ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 21 Jun 2024

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Unfair costs assessment tossed out by court

A costs assessment issued by a Perth law firm was set aside by a court because it was “not fair and reasonable”.

SME LAW • Fri, 21 Jun 2024

Criminal lawyer facing financial probe loses fight to recover practising certificate

A criminal lawyer facing an anti-money laundering investigation failed to convince a court he should continue practising.

BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Jun 2024

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Family law firm loses fight with lawyer over $12k fee

A small family law practice and a lawyer clashed in a Queensland tribunal over a $12,000 legal bill.

SME LAW • Wed, 19 Jun 2024

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New gender pay gap data reveals reform works, WGEA says

Months after pay gap data exposed the salary divide at Australia’s biggest firms, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency has published a new analysis of gender equality in ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jun 2024

Julian Assange’s lawyer says Australians ‘deserve’ a Human Rights Act

Jennifer Robinson, the human rights barrister representing Julian Assange in his extradition fight, said Australians have “waited too long” for the government to approve ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jun 2024

New Chief Magistrate of NSW Local Court named

Major changes have been made in NSW’s courts, including the appointment of a new Chief Magistrate of the Local Court.

BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jun 2024

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