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].
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BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Feb 2021
Aus Chief Justice unveils new law school campus
The Honourable Susan Kiefel AC joined the chancellor and vice-chancellor of a Southern Queensland university to unveil its new regional campus.
NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Feb 2021
Top 10: An update on the news most relevant for young lawyers
Protégé takes a look back at the last fortnight to deliver students, graduates and other young lawyers with the news most relevant to the legal profession.
NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Feb 2021
NSW lawyer admits to breaching client confidentiality
In what his counsel has insisted were “unusual circumstances”, a lawyer admitted to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal that he breached client confidentiality
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Feb 2021
Qld firm secures compensation win
A Queensland-based firm has challenged compensation findings all the way through to the Court of Appeal to secure a $900,000 win for an injured employee.
SME LAW • Sun, 21 Feb 2021
WHSP makes $225m convertible notes offering
Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company has successfully made a $225 million convertible notes offering with assistance from DLA Piper.
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Feb 2021
Repealing safe lending laws could prevent justice, financial lawyers warn
Financial legal centres have cautioned the government against repealing safe lending laws, warning that doing so could see thousands lose access to justice.
SME LAW • Sun, 21 Feb 2021
ABA welcomes reports of Federal Judicial Commission
The Australian Bar Association has joined the Law Council in supporting reports that the government has sought independent advice on the Federal Judicial Commission.
BIG LAW • Fri, 19 Feb 2021
2 people charged for money laundering, drug supply in Gold Coast firm
An ongoing crime investigation has found two more people could be fronting “serious criminal charges” over money laundering allegations within a Gold Coast law firm
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Feb 2021