Naomi Neilson

Firm founder called out for ‘disrespectful’ language amid fight with former director

A law firm’s long and tortured history of litigation against its former director and shareholder ended with persistent and unethical communication to the court that was, ...

SME LAW • Wed, 12 Mar 2025

Details of alleged settlement for ousted chief legal counsel to stay secret

A chief legal counsel ousted from Super Retail Group has failed to convince a court to toss out a suppression order that she claimed has prevented her from speaking out ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Mar 2025

Creditor to sue firm over $135k judgment debt

A creditor of an NSW firm has launched proceedings against its sole director over more than $135,000 in judgment debt.

SME LAW • Tue, 11 Mar 2025

Inside a former HR manager’s lawsuit against Slaters

In addition to grappling with the fallout from a “disparaging” firm-wide email, one of Australia’s leading compensation firms has had to defend itself against allegations ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Mar 2025

Uncertainty over role of independent legal adviser in sexual violence trials

The majority of recommendations to improve justice responses to sexual violence have been welcomed, but opinions are split on whether independent legal advisers should ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Mar 2025

Livestreaming may turn judges, counsel into entertainment, Chief Justice warns

While cautioning against the pitfalls of livestreaming, Chief Justice Debra Mortimer said that inviting the public into courtrooms via video could be putting pressure on ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 09 Mar 2025

Lawyer gets 8 years’ jail for fatal hit-run crash

An Adelaide lawyer who hit and killed a 70-year-old man while driving under the influence of alcohol has been jailed for eight years.

BIG LAW • Fri, 07 Mar 2025

Court pushes for final hearing of negligence claim against law firm

Following several delays, an “irresponsible” timetabling submission, and an “unceasing stream” of allegations of judicial corruption, a Supreme Court has fixed a final ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Mar 2025

Judge ‘vexed’ with deductions in settlement sum

In approving a settlement in a class action against NAB, a Federal Court judge has said there were two deductions that “vexed” him, including the sum to be paid to the ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Mar 2025