Naomi Neilson

Jailed lawyer struck off roll for gambling client’s money

A principal lawyer jailed for his “weekly gambling trips” with more than $1.7 million in client funds has been struck off the roll, along with the solicitor who tried to ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

Magistrate maintains exile from Children’s Court was unfair

A Perth magistrate who claimed to have been unfairly exiled from the Children’s Court has appealed against a finding that heads of jurisdictions have the power to move ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

The power of accountability to achieve your ambitious goals

The legal world is driven by deadlines, billable hours, and high-stakes decisions, leaving little room for anything outside the immediate demands of your clients or cases

SME LAW • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

Disappointing decisions and BigLaw poaching: What’s hot in law this week (18–22 Nov)

This week, the High Court decision in Bird v DP has left some practitioners disappointed. Meanwhile, lawyers from some of Australia’s biggest firms have switched sides. ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 22 Nov 2024

PwC sues lawyer over tax leaks scandal

In a major response to a claim for unpaid entitlements, PwC has filed its own action against a lawyer and former partner over his alleged involvement in the tax scandal ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

Enforcement, compliance among concerns with proposed social media ban

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recently announced a “world-leading” social media ban for teenagers under 16 years of age. An entertainment lawyer has weighed in on ...

SME LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

5 essential strategies for a fulfilling work life

In today’s fast-paced, demanding world, burnout has become a common experience. Lawyers are no exception, writes Victoria Moffat.

SME LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

Woman’s legal fee fight with SA firm spans multiple courts

A woman’s fight with a South Australian boutique law firm was shut down by the Federal Court – but not before her matter was heard by a number of judges, including at the ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2024

CBA class action ‘ignores factual findings’, counsel argues

Commonwealth Bank’s counsel slammed the lawyers behind a failed class action for largely “ignoring factual findings” in their appeal case.

BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2024