Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
John Ibrahim’s son fails to appeal failed defamation case
Daniel Taylor, son of former Kings Cross nightclub owner John Ibrahim, failed to appeal his unsuccessful defamation case against a Sydney newspaper over an article he ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Jul 2023
Federal Court judge’s cutting attack on colleague and solicitor
The Federal Court has condemned a judge for her “unwillingness” to deliver a judgment for almost three years and has criticised a solicitor who turned a blind eye to the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Jul 2023
Court rejects expert’s criticism of ‘exorbitant’ class action fees
When approving costs for a Victorian law firm that ran a successful bushfire class action across the country, a Supreme Court rejected criticisms from an expert that its ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Jul 2023
PwC scandal sparks calls to ‘break up the big 4’
Separating the audit, advisory and consulting services of the big four firms is the only way to ensure the integrity of the audit function, says a former ACCC chair.
BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Jul 2023
DMAW Lawyers appoints CEO, promotes senior lawyers
Commercial firm DMAW Lawyers has appointed its first non-lawyer executive to the role of chief executive officer.
BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Jul 2023
Bar Council releases guideline for AI tools but warns of risks
The NSW Bar Association has released extensive guidelines on barrister’s use of AI technology but has warned that language tools are still evolving, are under intense ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Jul 2023
Fair Work Ombudsman hit in HWLE attack
The HWL Ebsworth supply chain attack has claimed yet another government victim, this time being the federal Fair Work Ombudsman.
BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Jul 2023
NSW businesses win Sydney Light Rail class action
Transport NSW has been found to be liable for the financial damage two businesses suffered during the construction of the Sydney railway line, but a court said there ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jul 2023
Crown’s complaint system needs ‘considerable improvements’, special manager finds
Almost two years after an inquiry into Melbourne’s Crown casino concluded, a special manager tasked with supervising its reforms said the complaints process still needs ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jul 2023