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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Bar Council releases guideline for AI tools but warns of risks

The NSW Bar Association has released extensive guidelines on barrister’s use of AI technology but has warned that language tools are still evolving, are under intense ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Jul 2023

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Fair Work Ombudsman hit in HWLE attack

The HWL Ebsworth supply chain attack has claimed yet another government victim, this time being the federal Fair Work Ombudsman.

BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Jul 2023

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NSW businesses win Sydney Light Rail class action

Transport NSW has been found to be liable for the financial damage two businesses suffered during the construction of the Sydney railway line, but a court said there ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jul 2023

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Crown’s complaint system needs ‘considerable improvements’, special manager finds

Almost two years after an inquiry into Melbourne’s Crown casino concluded, a special manager tasked with supervising its reforms said the complaints process still needs ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jul 2023

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Victorian barristers slam Dan Andrews’ Lawyer X comments as ‘misguided, wrong’

Premier Daniel Andrews’ comments after the closure of the Lawyer X investigative office have been denounced as “misguided, wrong and inappropriate” by 38 of Victoria’s ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Jul 2023

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Emojis could be heading to Australian courts, law firm warns

A Canadian court’s ruling that the “thumbs-up” emoji was sufficient evidence to validate a contract could soon make a difference in Australia, a compensation law firm has ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Jul 2023

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Retired NSW solicitor fails in attempt to recoup income

A retired NSW solicitor unsuccessfully challenged the amount he was paid under a partnership and retirement deed.

BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jul 2023

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Legal Aid’s robodebt concerns shut out by government

Community groups like Victoria Legal Aid knew there was something unlawful about the sham robodebt scheme from the very beginning – but its efforts to communicate this ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jul 2023

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Landmark class action, unjust charges involved in ex-solicitor’s proceedings

An ex-solicitor who had his name stripped from the roll has taken on his former solicitor in proceedings involving wrongful fraud allegations and a landmark class action ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Jul 2023

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