Naomi Neilson

In-house lawyer alleges CEO engaged in pattern of ‘unwanted sexual advances’

A legal counsel of software company Dovetail has accused the co-founder and CEO of persistent and unwanted sexual advances.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 12 Feb 2025

Law lecturer says university unfairly ended employment

A senior law lecturer turned to the Fair Work Commission with allegations that he was pushed out of a Melbourne university amid a disciplinary process.

BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2025

Judge Salvatore Vasta wins immunity from civil suits

The High Court has decided whether Judge Salvatore Vasta should have judicial immunity from civil lawsuits after a lower court found he falsely imprisoned a man during a ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2025

‘Red flags and red suitcases’: ASIC alleges Star turned blind eye to suspicious activity

The month before Star Sydney renewed its relationship with the controversial Suncity junket, senior management – including those within the casino’s legal team – were ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Feb 2025

Star casino execs aware of gambling ‘red flags’, court told

On the first day of a lengthy trial, lawyers for ASIC accused the executives behind Star casino of having “more than enough” knowledge about alleged illicit criminal ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2025

Appeal frees insurer from costs of compensating Knox Grammar’s sexual abuse victims

Under a landmark appeal, the Uniting Church can no longer rely on its insurance with Allianz Australia to cover the costs of settlements and litigation to resolve ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2025

Counsel hits out at Qld in heated debate over pleadings

The lawyers behind a “modern stolen generation” class action have delivered a scathing criticism of the state of Queensland’s delay and refusal to hand over key child ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Feb 2025

Seven gets $200k penalty for defaming men booted from NRL match

A court has ordered Channel Seven to pay $200,000 to three young men for reports that falsely accused them of making “vile racist remarks” towards a National Rugby League ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Feb 2025

High Court intervenes in costs decision for self-represented law firm

In a decision that could have wide-ranging implications for self-represented law firms, the High Court has decided whether a Sydney law firm should recover the costs for ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2025