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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What the top attraction firms offer their women lawyers

Right before the pay gap data was released, lawyers were asked to consider which firms they wanted to work with. Now, Lawyers Weekly explores how these firms fared ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Mar 2024

Qantas hit with $250k penalty for firing safety rep

The NSW District Court handed Qantas a $250,000 penalty for the “shameful” decision to stand down a health and safety representative during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Mar 2024

ACCC accepts ANZ’s $4.9bn takeover of Suncorp

The competition watchdog “does not propose to seek review” of the competition tribunal’s decision to grant authorisation for ANZ to acquire Suncorp.

BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Mar 2024

Prison sentence to follow solicitor for contempt of court

A solicitor found guilty of contempt of court twice will have a month-long prison term hanging over his head for the next two years.

BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Mar 2024

Justice Lasry reports compromised complaints process, says Law Institute

Public comments about the complaint made about Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry have alarmed the Law Institute of Victoria.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 05 Mar 2024

Prosecutors abandon ‘rationalism, professionalism’ in rape cases, judge claims

A District Court judge says there is a possible “endemic” of prosecutors abandoning rational and professional opinions to push cases with little to no prospects of ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Mar 2024

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Judge rules on bias allegations against Lehrmann inquiry chair

A Supreme Court justice has determined whether findings made against top prosecutor Shane Drumgold were influenced by an inquiry chair’s relationship with a journalist

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Mar 2024

Boutique firm penalised for underpaying staff

A Bankstown law firm has been hit with pecuniary penalties after it failed to pay an employee the minimum wage.

BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Mar 2024

Sydney woman tries to escape $500k legal fees debt

A Sydney woman who sued Coles has complained about the almost $500,000 in fees she owes to two compensation firms.

BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Mar 2024

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