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].
IP and defamation partner joins Gadens
Independent law firm Gadens has welcomed a partner specialising in intellectual property and defamation.
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Mar 2024
Court win but no costs for Virgin, Jetstar, Qantas
Major airlines Virgin, Jetstar and Qantas will not receive costs despite a court’s earlier decision to throw out a statement of claim filed by employees who were ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Mar 2024
‘No surprises’ in consumer watchdog’s 2024 priorities
The ACCC announced cost-of-living pressures and allegations of supermarket price gouging will be prioritised in 2024, a move that has come as “no surprise” to legal ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 Mar 2024
Tribunal tosses false claim Victorian firm wasted client's money
A Melbourne law firm successfully fought against allegations that it wasted a client’s time and money.
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Mar 2024
Judge approves use of confidential documents for complaint against solicitor
Documents supporting a complaint against a lawyer who allegedly appeared on behalf of a woman without her knowledge have been passed to the Office of the Legal Services ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 10 Mar 2024
Prison sentences, solicitor shot, and a big acquisition: What’s hot in law this week (4–8 Mar)
This week in law has been swamped with disciplinary hearings, major court judgments and critical opinions from the nation’s most respected legal practitioners
BIG LAW • Fri, 08 Mar 2024
Investigation for Beaumaris class action begins
A major class action firm has begun its investigation into historic child sexual assault in Victorian government schools.
BIG LAW • Fri, 08 Mar 2024
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