Naomi Neilson

Family and Federal Circuit Courts update notices of risk for families

Australia’s Family Court and Federal Circuit Court have prioritised families and children with a form that can be used across both courts to identify issues of risk.

BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Nov 2020

Pathzero launches carbon footprint initiative with $1m seed investment

Start-up Pathzero secured its $1 million seed investment to begin measuring carbon footprints in small and medium-sized businesses.

BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Nov 2020

Appeal allowed for solicitor accused of misleading new legal representation

A solicitor who in January was found guilty of misappropriating trust account funds and misleading another solicitor has had the findings overturned.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Nov 2020

Medical device start-up Margin-Clear secures $1.25m capital raising

Margin-Clear has been successful in its most recent capital raising from stakeholders and investors of $1.25 million, assisted by Hall & Wilcox.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Nov 2020

ACT makes ‘historic’ first step towards raising the age of criminal responsibility

In what has been celebrated as a historic first step, the ACT Labor-Greens government has become the first to commit to raising the age of criminal responsibility.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Nov 2020

Solicitor escapes disciplinary action for alleged misappropriation of trust funds

A solicitor accused of misappropriating trust funds has had an application to strike her name from the roll of practitioners dismissed.

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Nov 2020

The longer the survival mode, the bigger the debt: Report reveals

A BigLaw firm has warned companies to start planning beyond the current global crisis and leave survival mode or risk facing repayments that they cannot meet.

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Nov 2020

Virtual hiring a new opportunity for firms and graduates

After 15 years of tried-and-tested hiring processes, one law firm transitioned into digital assessment centres so it could continue to invest in the best talent

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Nov 2020

Judicial Q&A: What judges want from young barristers in the courtroom

Three of Australia’s pre-eminent judges have responded to young barristers with advice on what impresses them in a courtroom, what behaviours to avoid, how to handle ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Nov 2020