Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Melbourne firm submits AI-fabricated citations
A Melbourne law firm was caught using citations in court documents that were fabricated by generative artificial intelligence.
SME LAW • Sun, 06 Jul 2025
Sparke Helmore promotes 20 special counsel, senior associates
National firm Sparke Helmore has promoted 10 to special counsel and 10 to senior associate.
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Jul 2025
Cannabis should be decriminalised, NSW Bar says
In the wake of an inquiry report that recommended the decriminalisation of cannabis, the NSW Bar has called on the state government to refocus its attention on more ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Jul 2025
Mills Oakley takes 3 partners from rival firms
Three partners have been promoted at Mills Oakley, bringing the total partnership to 173.
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Jul 2025
Dentons promotes 18, including 3 partners
Global firm Dentons has promoted three partners from two offices, five managing associates, and 10 senior associates.
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Jul 2025
Legislative reforms, redress among Yoorrook recommendations
Included in the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s 100 recommendations to improve the lives of First Peoples are calls for the Victorian government to make urgent legislative ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Jul 2025
Firm demands apology for comments about protest arrest
Sky News and the Home Affairs Minister received concerns notices for comments made about the arrest of a former Greens candidate over the alleged failure to comply with ...
SME LAW • Thu, 03 Jul 2025
New national president for Australian Lawyers Alliance
A former state president of the Australian Lawyers Alliance has been appointed its new national president.
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Jul 2025
Barrister’s admin error serves as warning to others, court says
Disciplinary action taken against a family law barrister who failed to properly renew her practising certificate should serve as a reminder that legal professionals must ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Jul 2025