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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ACT lawyer makes ‘nonsense’ claims to remain on roll

An ACT solicitor found guilty of 18 counts of misconduct made a number of strange and baseless claims in an attempt to overturn the decision that his name be removed from ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Jan 2024

Victorian solicitor pursues ‘fishing expedition’ to snare Legal Services Commissioner

A Victorian solicitor was accused of “fishing” for evidence to support a sensational allegation that the state’s legal disciplinary body had tampered with documents and ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Jan 2024

New Collaery court documents further evidence of flawed laws, solicitor says

Newly released court judgments that criticised the Commonwealth’s attempts to keep its pursuit of a former attorney-general behind closed doors is yet another example of ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Jan 2024

Plan for Federal Court to hear ASIC criminal trials needs more work: LCA

Although the government’s proposal to introduce ASIC criminal trials to the Federal Court is good in theory, the Law Council is concerned there is not enough ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Jan 2024

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‘Pathetic human’: NSW solicitor insults opposing lawyer

A solicitor sent a number of unusual threats and comments to an opposing practitioner, including calling him a “pathetic human” and suggesting he would be responsible for ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jan 2024

Aspiring lawyer with criminal history questions open justice

An application to close the court for a disciplinary matter concerning an aspiring lawyer’s criminal history has been thrown out.

BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Jan 2024

Finding your niche as a lawyer

The choice to specialise can significantly impact a lawyer’s career and its trajectory. Here, learn why pursuing a specific practice area could be beneficial to you.

BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Jan 2024

Consulting principal joins Keypoint Law

Keypoint Law has welcomed a consulting principal to its Sydney office.

SME LAW • Sun, 07 Jan 2024

Misconduct findings and big hires: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 Jan)

A class action has been given the green light, solicitors have been reprimanded for misconduct, and there have been some major team moves. Here is your weekly round-up of ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 05 Jan 2024

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