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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Boutique firm fails again to win back $100k refund to client

A Sydney boutique firm’s attempt to claw back almost $100,000 from a client it was told to refund has failed for the fourth time.

SME LAW • Tue, 18 Jun 2024

Court filing reveals how Medibank data breach unfolded

A court filing by the Australian Information Commissioner revealed how a hacker accessed the data of 9.7 million Medibank customers before posting them to the dark web.

BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Jun 2024

Jailed lawyer who ‘robbed Peter to pay Paul’ struck off

A senior lawyer jailed for taking over $2 million during an elaborate misappropriation scheme has been removed from the roll.

SME LAW • Mon, 17 Jun 2024

Minters advice at heart of Dixon Advisory breach proceedings

Proceedings against Dixon Advisory & Superannuation for alleged breaches of directors’ duties partly hinges on the communications between the company and law firm ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jun 2024

Former silk cannot shake findings he ‘thwarted’ administration of justice

A disgraced barrister tossed out of the profession because of his misconduct in the Banksia class action has failed to appeal findings that he thwarted the administration ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jun 2024

Perth lawyer reprimanded over threats to another practitioner

A former Perth lawyer has been publicly reprimanded for making a baseless accusation of misconduct against another legal practitioner.

BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Jun 2024

Judge flags merging Optus data breach proceedings

A judge has suggested a merge of the Optus data breach class action with proceedings launched by the communications regulator.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Fri, 14 Jun 2024

Former Slater & Gordon shareholder objects to takeover bid

A former shareholder of Slater & Gordon aired sensational allegations before a court because he objected to a private equity firm’s takeover of almost the entirety of ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Jun 2024

Dawson makes out grounds of appeal but stays locked up

Chris Dawson succeeded on two of the five grounds in the appeal of his murder conviction – but it was not enough to free him. Here’s why.

BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Jun 2024

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