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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Solicitor’s response to client’s refusal to pay ‘unsatisfactory’

A full court bench criticised a solicitor for his “unsatisfactory” response to the court, which potentially impacted the other party’s fair opportunity to consider the ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Mar 2024

Law Society ‘disappointed’ with youth bail experiment

The NSW Law Society says it is “disappointed” with the state government’s decision to amend the Bail Act for young offenders, warning it could lead to flawed legislation

BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Mar 2024

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

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