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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Deepfakes, sexbots cannot be ignored by AI laws, expert says

With deepfake pornography and sex robots on the rise, a legal expert said the sex and intimacy industry should be part of the discussion around legislating artificial ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Feb 2024

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Judges, magistrates need more support to avoid judicial crisis, Chief Justice says

NSW Supreme Court’s Chief Justice Andrew Bell said judges and magistrates need further support, or the Australian court system will risk following the United Kingdom into ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 31 Jan 2024

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Allens adds partner to IP team

Allens has appointed a new partner to its intellectual property, patent and trademark attorneys practice.

BIG LAW • Wed, 31 Jan 2024

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Westpac fined $1.8m for pre-hedging interest rate swap

The Federal Court found Westpac engaged in unconscionable conduct when it executed Australia’s largest interest rate swap transaction.

BIG LAW • Wed, 31 Jan 2024

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Client takes out ‘grievance’ with legal system on boutique firm

A woman with a “genuine” grievance about the legal system and its alleged role in her mother’s death has refused to pay a boutique firm more than $20,000 in legal fees

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jan 2024

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Chief Judge of NSW District Court retires

Justice Derek Price has retired after more than 35 years at the bench.

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jan 2024

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What it takes to succeed as a woman in sports law

Women sports have reached inspiring new levels of popularity and support in Australia, and behind that meteoric rise are dedicated and passionate women lawyers – but what ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jan 2024

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Technology, AI and hacking predicted at the Bar in 2024

Technology advancements, both good and bad, were a big theme at the end of 2023, and they will likely continue to change the way barristers work over the next 12 months

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jan 2024

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NSW lawyer fired for internet search history

An intellectual property firm was ordered to compensate a former employee it dismissed over his internet browsing history.

BIG LAW • Sun, 28 Jan 2024

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