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].
Plutus Payroll’s ‘principal players’ make final submissions
Two principal players behind the Plutus Payroll scheme have made final submissions ahead of their sentencings, including claims they were not as responsible for the $105 ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Aug 2023
Tasmanian lawyer accused of pressuring woman to drop assault charges
A Tasmanian lawyer was accused of putting pressure on a woman to withdraw common assault charges against his client.
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Aug 2023
Bankrupt lawyer back in court following $4.7m ATO debt
The Federal Court has heard yet another chapter in a long-running dispute involving a bankrupt Melbourne migration lawyer who moved to Romania amid a $4.7 million debt he ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Aug 2023
WA solicitor fails to overturn historic legal representation rule
A West Australian solicitor who sought to appear for his own company failed to overturn a decades-old requirement that a corporation has legal representation.
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Aug 2023
Lawyer shot in ‘targeted’ attack wins court bid
A criminal lawyer shot in a “targeted” attack has won a court bid to have all electronic devices seized by police returned to him.
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Aug 2023
Court in favour of PwC partner forced to retire amid tax scandal
The NSW Supreme Court has blocked PwC from booting one of its partners due to his alleged involvement in the firm’s tax scandal.
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Aug 2023
Qld lawyer reprimanded for revealing party in domestic violence matter
A Queensland lawyer has been penalised for identifying a man and his children as a party in domestic violence proceedings.
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Aug 2023
‘Utter disgrace’: Shane Drumgold’s future and reputation in law at risk
A large question mark is looming over Shane Drumgold’s future career and reputation in the legal profession following his resignation as the ACT’s director of public ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Aug 2023
Former MP’s ‘self-flattering’ Facebook page costs him $20k
A former Queensland MP who anonymously ran a local social media page for self-promotion purposes has been heavily criticised by the Federal Court for deceptive and ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Aug 2023