Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Lawyers working from home ‘far from desirable’, NSW Chief Justice says
Senior practitioners should “take the lead” in returning to the office – and returning to the professional life that was the norm two years ago – before chambers and ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Mar 2022
A-G defends magistrates appointments
The Queensland Attorney-General has hit back at reports that judicial appointment protocols were “dumped” when the government allegedly elected three magistrates who were ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Mar 2022
Legal service dismayed over ‘tragic and predictable’ death
Legal and advocacy groups are calling for “change, justice and accountability” after a police constable was found not guilty of murdering 19-year-old Aboriginal man ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Mar 2022
Forced adoption redress scheme should be nationwide: ALA
A Victorian redress scheme to assist the women and their children who were affected by historical forced adoptions should be picked up by other states and territories to ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Mar 2022
WA Children’s Court president reappointed
The Law Society of Western Australia and the state’s Attorney-General have both welcomed the reappointment of the Children’s Court president for a second term.
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Mar 2022
CarExpert secures capital raise with Seven West Media
CarExpert has been assisted by Herbert Smith Freehills on its multimillion-dollar capital raise led by Seven West Media.
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Mar 2022
Lawyer with lengthy disciplinary history removed from roll
A Victorian lawyer with a long history of disciplinary matters has been removed from the roll of practitioners to “protect the public from his misconduct and dishonesty”
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Mar 2022
Equity-One sells to Westlawn Finance
Equity-One Mortgage Fund Limited has secured its sale to Westlawn Finance Limited with assistance from Mills Oakley.
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Mar 2022
Partner appointed to National Trust of Australia board
A corporate and commercial partner with Colin Biggers & Paisley has been appointed chairman of the board of the National Trust of Australia in Victoria.
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Mar 2022