Naomi Neilson

Culture at Victoria Police, Lawyer X management ‘constant frustration’

Speaking to the royal commission, Victoria Police assistant commissioner said cultural issues at the organisation were a “constant frustration” and pointed to its ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Jan 2020

LIV rejects move to abolish committal hearings as ‘flagrant insult’

The major Victorian legal body has rejected calls to abolish committal hearings, noting it will undermine fundamental rights in the criminal justice system.

BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Jan 2020

National insurance firm promotes 3 staff

An insurance and defendant-side dispute resolution firm has promoted three of its staff to special counsel, associate and senior associate.

SME LAW • Thu, 23 Jan 2020

Youth justice system review finds need for welfare services

Young people detained in the criminal justice system are experiencing poor health and a range of complex physical and mental health disorders, according to law research

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Jan 2020

Beachside legal clinic offers bushfire victims free advice

In the midst of the bushfire crisis, a pop-up legal clinic is offering free legal advice that will address issues like natural disaster insurance claims.

NEWLAW • Thu, 23 Jan 2020

Simon Overland adamant on continuing use of human sources

Former chief commissioner Simon Overland has returned to the Lawyer X royal commission for its second day back for 2020, delivering his verdict on what should happen once ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Jan 2020

Law students invited to study Master of Law in Paris

Law students studying at a Sydney university have the opportunity to explore further studies in France, after an international strategic partnership was achieved.

BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jan 2020

Overland changes evidence as Lawyer X boss reveals fresh details

The former chief commissioner has alleged he told his boss about Nicola Gobbo’s role just as the barrister-turned-informer’s former manager submits fresh details.

BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jan 2020

In-house teams and law firms must collaborate or risk harming the profession

In-house legal departments have moved quicker than law firms to establish operational functions, but with increased competition coming from non-traditional providers, ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jan 2020