Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Supreme Court puts end to lawyer, notorious law firm
A Victorian lawyer has claimed a “conspiracy” against himself, his colleagues, and their controversial law firm was behind the Legal Services Board’s decision not to ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024
UK lawyer becomes WA Law Society’s newest CEO
A lawyer who headed up a regulatory body in the United Kingdom recently returned to Perth to take on the position of chief executive with the Law Society of Western ...
Putting an end to ‘Baby Reindeer’-like workplace stalking
There’s a harsh reality behind the workplace stalking in Netflix’s hit series Baby Reindeer, a partner at a global law firm said.
Court of public opinion ‘vital’ to the rule of law, Federal Court judge says
The “inevitable and eternal tension” between the court of law and the court of public opinion is essential to the improvement of justice outcomes, a Federal Court judge ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2024
Twice-convicted drug-dealing lawyer struck off
A Sydney lawyer convicted twice for serious drug offences, including selling on the dark web, has been struck from the roll of practitioners.
Federal Court pushes for ‘next-generation’ advocacy
The Federal Court has urged senior barristers to step aside and allow the “next generation of advocates” to have a speaking role.
WA solicitor removed from roll after several suspensions
Following a “lengthy period” of misconduct, which included the mismanagement of client funds, a West Australian solicitor had his name struck from the roll of legal ...
SME LAW • Sun, 03 Nov 2024
Commissioner misconduct findings and BigLaw poaching: What’s hot in law this week (28 Oct–1 Nov)
The latest chapter in a “sad history of litigation” between a solicitor and barrister played out in court, and the head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission was ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 01 Nov 2024
Pauline Hanson’s racial discrimination finding explained
Pauline Hanson was found to have racially discriminated against Mehreen Faruqi – but how did the Federal Court arrive at this finding, what role did childhood experiences ...