Naomi Neilson

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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Plan for Federal Court to hear ASIC criminal trials needs more work: LCA

Although the government’s proposal to introduce ASIC criminal trials to the Federal Court is good in theory, the Law Council is concerned there is not enough ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Jan 2024

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‘Pathetic human’: NSW solicitor insults opposing lawyer

A solicitor sent a number of unusual threats and comments to an opposing practitioner, including calling him a “pathetic human” and suggesting he would be responsible for ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jan 2024

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Aspiring lawyer with criminal history questions open justice

An application to close the court for a disciplinary matter concerning an aspiring lawyer’s criminal history has been thrown out.

BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Jan 2024

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Finding your niche as a lawyer

The choice to specialise can significantly impact a lawyer’s career and its trajectory. Here, learn why pursuing a specific practice area could be beneficial to you.

BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Jan 2024

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Consulting principal joins Keypoint Law

Keypoint Law has welcomed a consulting principal to its Sydney office.

SME LAW • Sun, 07 Jan 2024

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Vic firm hit with $37k penalty for breaching retainer

A Victorian firm found to have breached part of its retainer has been ordered to pay their client’s son $37,500.

BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Jan 2024

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IAG appoints interim GC amid misconduct claims

IAG has appointed an interim group general counsel following the departure of its former counsel for alleged misconduct.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 04 Jan 2024

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‘Great shame’: Qld solicitor removed from roll for financial misconduct

A Queensland solicitor found guilty of trust account misconduct, excessive charging, and cost disclosure failures said his 30-year career ended in “great stress, shame ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jan 2024

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Gilchrist Connell promotes 11

Insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has promoted 11 across multiple offices.

SME LAW • Wed, 03 Jan 2024

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