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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Regulator reveals complaint hotspots and top risks for lawyers

Victoria’s legal regulatory body has identified the profession’s biggest trouble spots, including motor vehicle accident claims, the misuse of artificial intelligence, ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Jones Day reveals ransomware attack

International firm Jones Day, which has offices in Australia, has disclosed that a cyber attack has compromised multiple clients.

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2026

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The post-AA landscape: Navigating the remaining gaps in institutional abuse liability

The High Court’s decision in AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is an important step forward for survivors of ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2026

‘Don’t wait for government’: Justice Yehia on going it alone on solutions-focused justice

Reflecting on seven years of failed attempts to secure government funding and legislation for the NSW District Court’s Walama List, Justice Dina Yehia urged fellow judges ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Postcode justice a barrier to culturally informed outcomes

In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, a former law reform commissioner and native title barrister has highlighted the benefits of bringing courtrooms to Indigenous ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2026

WA lawyer threatens prison ‘bashing’ over unpaid fees

In shocking text messages, a criminal lawyer told his client’s parents he would have prisoners “bash” him if they did not pay his $3,500 legal bill.

SME LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Accountant who drafts a will to avoid lawyer fees triggers material legal costs

In a post-AI world, the ability to generate legal documentation has arguably never been easier. Similarly, however, arguably the risks for advisers have also never been ...

SME LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Jones Day adds major projects and construction partner

International firm Jones Day has appointed a construction partner with over 25 years of experience to its global disputes practice.

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Sting for solicitor who lured clients to new practice

A family lawyer must pay compensation or damages after poaching a client and a would-be client from her former firm.

SME LAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2026

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