Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Family solicitor welcomed to Federal Circuit Court bench
A Queensland-based solicitor specialising in family law has been appointed a judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in the Townsville registry.
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Mar 2021
More decisions expected to be made on Porter’s role
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged that he has received advice and will be making another decision on what roles federal Attorney-General Christian Porter can ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Mar 2021
Major Aus banks settle US class action but refuse liability
Two major Australian banks have settled a class action and have paid a settlement but stopped short of admitting liability for alleged market manipulation.
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Mar 2021
IWD women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world
It is crucial that women are supported and heard in order to achieve a future with gender equality, writes Fay Calderone.
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021
Criminal trials set to resume in Victoria
The Victorian government has allocated almost $6 million to expand and to modify regional courtrooms and ensure that criminal jury trials can resume as normal.
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021
Centerbridge ‘first of its kind’ to restructure through US bankruptcy
Centerbridge Partners L.P. has been purchased by Speedcast International Limited out of US bankruptcy, with assistance from MinterEllison.
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021
Mastering the transition to the courtroom with mooting competitions
For soon-to-be lawyers excited to take their legal careers into the courtroom, there’s nothing better to prepare them for it than mooting competitions. In a chat with ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021
What it means to bring faith into the legal profession as a young lawyer
For one recent graduate entering the profession, approaching the legal system and critical thinking of the law does not need to operate separately from her faith
NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021
Top 10 stories for young lawyers: Allegations, dismissals and underpayments
There is a lot to unpack from the last fortnight of news and not a lot of it good. In this Protégé wrap-up, we are bringing law students, graduates and other young ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021