Naomi Neilson

Legal analysis: Deeming victorious in Nazi defamation case but damages come up short

Ousted Liberal MP Moira Deeming won her defamation fight against Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto. In this analysis, Lawyers Weekly looks at what the court ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2024

A-G snubs female candidate for less experienced judge, lawyers say

The appointment of a new Chief Justice to the Supreme Court of Tasmania was met with “shock and disappointment” from those who believed a more experienced, woman judge ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2024

Harmers won’t budge on divisive Super Retail Group statement

The founder of a national employment firm has defended a statement that lashed out at Super Retail Group for “victimising” company secretaries who blew the whistle on a ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 11 Dec 2024

NRMA to face class action for alleged loyalty tax

Slater & Gordon has filed a class action against NRMA over its alleged “loyalty tax”, which was built into base premiums to offset any discounts for being a long-term ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

Law firm’s reputation falls short in trademark dispute

The supposed reputation of a law firm with offices across Australia was not enough to support it in a trademark fight with a smaller firm.

BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

‘Disgusting’: Firm alleges shocking rejection of Super Retail Group settlement

The chairman of Harmers Workplace Lawyers has told a court of the contentious negotiations around an alleged settlement agreement between Super Retail Group and its ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

WA Premier dragged over coals for magistrate criticisms

West Australian Premier Roger Cook was rebuffed by the state’s legal profession after he called for a magistrate to be disciplined.

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2024

Alleged hack on Qld firm exposes unprotected data

A ransomware gang claimed it has a raft of client documents that was left unprotected when a Queensland law firm closed its doors.

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2024

WA barrister faces claims she practised without certificate

While facing allegations she worked without a practising certificate, a West Australian barrister convinced a tribunal to stay her suspension until review proceedings ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Dec 2024