Naomi Neilson

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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NSW lawyer fails to dodge GoFundMe disciplinary case

An NSW solicitor who has already landed in hot water for controversial social media posts has again failed to have an application for disciplinary proceedings tossed out ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Apr 2024

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NSW barrister sexually harassed law students

A former NSW barrister watched a sexually explicit video in front of a law student and showed a sex toy to a woman during a job interview.

BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Apr 2024

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Network Ten’s lawyer criticised for Logies speech conduct

Network Ten’s in-house counsel, who gave advice on the controversial Logies speech, was accused by Justice Michael Lee of not appreciating her professional obligations as ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 16 Apr 2024

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Tribunal orders Brisbane boutique to hand over material

A Brisbane boutique firm has been ordered to hand over material to a former client who has complained about barrister fees.

BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Apr 2024

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Review of law firm’s defamation decision ‘misconceived’

A man who complained about a law firm that refused to take defamation action has been knocked back by a court.

BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Apr 2024

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Judge rules on Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial

The Federal Court has ruled on whether Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.

THE BAR • Mon, 15 Apr 2024

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Law firm to challenge alleged conspiracy with administrators

A Canberra director claimed he suffered damages because of an alleged conspiracy between a boutique firm and administrators.

BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Apr 2024

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Boutique firm fails its second attempt at $2m legal bill fight

A law firm that claimed it was owed just shy of $2 million in legal fees has lost on appeal despite seeking just a third of the amount be paid.

BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Apr 2024

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HWL Ebsworth’s expulsion of capital partner amid IPO ‘invalid’

Major Australian firm HWL Ebsworth breached its partnership deed when it expelled a capital partner who was shut out of the failed IPO.

BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Apr 2024

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