Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Reprimand for NSW solicitor who borrowed funds from client
A reprimand and $10,000 fine have been handed to a Baulkham Hills solicitor who borrowed funds from a client.
SME LAW • Tue, 19 Aug 2025
The Good Guys’ $13.5m settlement weighed up against ‘prompt’ redress
The Federal Court considered whether The Good Guys’ “prompt” response to its multiple contraventions should be considered against the $13.5 million settlement it reached ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Sex pest lawyer has name recommended for removal
The name of a lawyer who repeatedly sexually harassed employees and posted one’s personal number on an advertisement for sexual services has been recommended for ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Barrister will face strike-off for preparation blunders
A recommendation has been made to remove a barrister whose conduct during a District Court matter was so egregious that the judge felt compelled to refer the matter to ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Aug 2025
Keypoint Law hires major restructuring insolvency player
The president of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association has joined Keypoint Law.
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Aug 2025
3 lawyers avoid complaint referral amid jurisdictional debate
If not for a jurisdictional issue, a man would have continued to press his serious allegations of professional misconduct by three lawyers.
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Small-business owner given green light to sue media company
The Federal Court extended the time limit to allow a man to bring defamation proceedings against Fairfax Media for articles that alleged he was being sued for ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Corrs poaches executive partner from Gilbert + Tobin
An executive partner from Gilbert + Tobin will move to Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s corporate practice.
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Sperm donation popularity soars amid legislation crisis
A complete lack of legislation for informal sperm donations has left women vulnerable to coercion, health scares, and the very real risk that their children will have ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Aug 2025