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].
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
Protégé top 10: What is affecting law students today
In the search for the top 10 stories, Protégé delivers a fortnight’s worth of vital updates that law students should know today.
NEWLAW • Mon, 02 Nov 2020