Naomi Neilson

Compensation firm welcomes established personal injuries lawyer

A major compensation law firm has welcomed a lawyer with over 30 years’ experience to head up the personal injuries practice based in its Queensland office.

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020

Coronavirus and the justice system: Updates as they happen

The justice system is reacting quickly to the coronavirus pandemic to ensure the outbreak has little effect on the legal profession and their clients, including new ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020

Frequently asked legal employment questions relating to COVID-19

The spread of the viral coronavirus has posed a unique set of challenges for workplaces. One BigLaw firm answers the major legal questions around employment.

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2020

Direction notes outline changes to Victoria’s Magistrates’ Court

The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria has released practice directions in light of the extensive changes to appeal cases, convictions and all committal hearings.

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2020

Damages awarded in sexual harassment cases need ‘sensible review’

A report into the state of sexual harassment in Australia has recommended further review of the damages awarded. Speaking to Lawyers Weekly, a Shine Lawyers solicitor ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2020

M&A deals in the time of the coronavirus

As a result of the uncertainty associated with COVID-19, a BigLaw firm is predicting M&A deals will fall over entirely or need to be repriced.

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Mar 2020

Solicitor guilty of failing to provide ‘critical’ financial information to Law Aid

A Victorian-based solicitor has been found guilty of professional misconduct for his failure to provide relevant case and financial information to Law Aid.

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Mar 2020

How graduates can secure a job in a BigLaw firm

Last fortnight, Lawyers Weekly looked at eight of the BigLaw firms graduates most want to work with. This week, we look at how students can secure a top spot.

NEWLAW • Mon, 23 Mar 2020

Universities ranked amid satisfaction decline

A government-funded student survey has revealed undergraduate students are mostly unhappy with their education, with law students reporting only a mild improvement.

NEWLAW • Mon, 23 Mar 2020