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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ASIC attempts to drop key evidence in Mayfair 101 case

Key evidence may not be included in the prosecution of a man behind the collapse of an IPO investment fund that owed millions.

BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Apr 2024

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Supreme Court judge recused over client’s disciplinary complaint

A woman used a disciplinary complaint to have a Supreme Court judge recused from hearing a matter against one of Australia’s biggest firms.

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Apr 2024

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Class action applicant accuses Qld of robbing him of identity

The lead applicant of a class action into the Queensland government’s decision to remove Indigenous children from families has accused the state of also trying to take ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Apr 2024

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Lawyer’s silence during investigation costs him legal career

A Queensland solicitor will be struck off for barely acknowledging an investigation into his alleged misconduct.

BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Apr 2024

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‘So-called terrorist’ accuses Chief Justice of bias

An ACT businessman has accused a Chief Justice of ruling against him because he was a “so-called terrorist”.

BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Apr 2024

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Barrister prohibited from engaging in legal practice

A barrister who represented a police officer without a practising certificate has been forbidden from working as a legal professional.

BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Apr 2024

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ChatGPT’s current iteration is almost twice as persuasive as the average human being

While people are getting better at identifying the difference between human content and that generated by artificial intelligence, so too is AI becoming more convincing, ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Apr 2024

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Conned clients and key appointments: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 April)

This week in the legal profession, lawyers conned their clients, a major case was reignited with new allegations, and a whole team left a global firm. Here are the top ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 05 Apr 2024

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Lehrmann on ‘warpath’, Seven producer tells court

As part of contempt of court allegations, a former Seven producer claimed Bruce Lehrmann bought drinks and considered bringing prostitutes into a hotel paid for on the ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 04 Apr 2024

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