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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K&L Gates makes 22 senior lawyer promotions

In addition to the appointment of a partner, global firm K&L Gates has elevated 21 of its lawyers into the roles of special counsel and senior associate.

BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Mar 2022

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Having a ‘front-row seat’ to the careers of household names

For more than a decade, entertainment lawyer Rob Glass has represented some of the music industry’s biggest names and guided them from small-town shows through to ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Mar 2022

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International Criminal Court to investigate alleged war crimes in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court will begin investigating alleged war crimes that have taken place in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began.

BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Mar 2022

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LCA calls on Australian government to accommodate Ukrainian refugees

Alongside members of the international legal community, the Law Council of Australia has expressed its grave concerns at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has called on ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Mar 2022

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Victoria extends judge-only trials

In response to the news that judge-only trials have been extended for 12 months across the state, the Law Institute of Victoria said it was a “sensible approach” for ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Mar 2022

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Senior practitioner reprimanded for forging signature

A senior lawyer under pressure to finalise a matter within days has been fined and reprimanded for forging a signature on a discharge authority form.

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022

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Victoria reintroduces COVID options to address delays

Measures such as judge-only trials and special hearings will be reintroduced into Victorian courtrooms to drive down court backlogs and reduce case wait times.

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022

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Judge approves teddy bear adoption

In a really heart-warming move, the Family Court of Western Australia has approved a seven-year-old boy’s sweet request to adopt his teddy bears.

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022

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Judicial Commission chief executive retires

After three decades at the helm, Judicial Commission of NSW chief executive Ernest Schmatt AM PSM has announced he is retiring.

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022

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