Naomi Neilson

Emojis in law ‘new reality’, Canadian judge says

A Canadian judge found the thumbs-up emoji sent in a text exchange was enough to validate a binding contract, noting it was the “new reality” that courts would have to ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Jul 2023

‘Personality problem’ blocks aspiring lawyer from joining profession

An aspiring lawyer with a “personality problem” has been told by the Legal Profession Admission Board that she cannot be admitted.

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Jul 2023

Immigration detention lawful but lacked humanity, judge rules

Although finding the hotel detention of a Kurdish-Iranian man was lawful, a Federal Court judge heavily criticised the detention he had to endure as lacking “thought, ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Jul 2023

‘Serious concern’: Extraordinary allegations made by married lawyer couple to be investigated

A Sydney legal practitioner and her solicitor husband will be examined by the Legal Services Commissioner after they made serious but baseless allegations against senior ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Jul 2023

Seven to hand over documents amid Ben Roberts-Smith’s legal bill debate

Seven Network and Kerry Stokes, who backed Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation action against three mastheads, have been ordered to hand over documents that outline their ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Jul 2023

Verdict made against AMP in buyer of last resort class action

The Federal Court has found in favour of financial planners under AMP’s umbrella who objected to the wealth giant’s controversial decision to change its buyer of last ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Jul 2023

Sydney firm fights ‘hopeless’ fraud, obstruction of justice allegations

A law firm that advised a real estate agent on a dispute with his partner was dragged into a “hopeless and manifestly groundless” dispute and forced to face allegations ...

SME LAW • Tue, 04 Jul 2023

Lawyer in $105m Plutus Payroll scandal sentenced

The lawyer and accountant who rose through the ranks of the Plutus Payroll scam to take on a “pivotal role” has been sentenced.

BIG LAW • Tue, 04 Jul 2023

‘Sorry business’: Former client of EY Law receives settlement

A former client of Ernst & Young has received a settlement following a decade-long dispute with the firm.

BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Jul 2023