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].
Firm that claimed entire $11m class action settlement to appeal order to slash amount
The law firm slammed for racking up avoidable costs in a class action and claiming the entirety of an $11 million settlement was granted leave to appeal a decision to ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Jun 2024
Aviation authority refuses to discuss compensation with widow of crash victim
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s refusal to make offers of monetary compensation to a woman who lost her husband in a helicopter crash has stalled an attempt at ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Jun 2024
Solicitor’s reprimand challenge backfires with tougher penalty for acting in conflict
The founder of an NSW boutique firm was hit with a harsher penalty after appealing the reprimand she received for acting in conflict by representing both a longstanding ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 May 2024
Franchisees of Westpac-owned brand launch class action
A class action has been filed in the Federal Court by former RAMS franchisees who were terminated by the Westpac-owned brand, contending they were let go without basis.
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 May 2024
Ransomware gang claims it hacked Sydney law firm
Hackers alleged they have client documents and court details belonging to a Sydney law firm, but its principal said only a limited amount of data was accessed.
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 May 2024
Qantas tells court rumours of negative culture ‘unreasonable’ excuse to turn down job
With a compensation order looming, lawyers for Qantas told a court it was “unreasonable” for one of the sacked ground-handling staff to turn down another job within the ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 May 2024
Singapore Airlines passengers may be compensated for turbulence, lawyer says
A Brisbane personal injury firm is investigating whether passengers who experienced the severe and fatal turbulence on board the Singapore Airlines flight could be ...
SME LAW • Wed, 29 May 2024
Common fund orders for solicitors may jeopardise class actions, court told
Lawyers may be incentivised to run class actions so they can “share in the winnings” if the Federal Court allows common fund orders to be awarded in favour of solicitors, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 28 May 2024
Court extends Bonza administration to late July
Bonza’s administrators will have until the end of July to save the low-cost carrier after successfully arguing for an extension to their appointment.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 28 May 2024