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].
Judge says professional ethics may be waning
Although hopeful lawyers continue to have a “real desire” to maintain professional values and their ethical obligations, Justice Michael Lee expressed some concern that ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Dentons nabs employment team from Deloitte Legal
Dentons has taken a highly experienced employment lawyer and her team of three from Deloitte Legal.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Reprimand for solicitor behind ‘dummy law firm’
An in-house solicitor was disciplined for sending a series of emails that breached a condition of his practising certificate.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
McCabes promotes 15, including 2 principals
National law firm McCabes has promoted 15 professionals, including two principals, a special counsel, and a senior associate.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Arnold Thomas & Becker promotes 23
Personal injury firm Arnold Thomas & Becker has promoted 23 lawyers and support staff.
SME LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Carter Newell promotes 2 senior associates, 2 associates
Four lawyers were elevated to senior associates and associates across Carter Newell’s Brisbane and Melbourne offices.
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Jun 2025
General counsel joins global broker group
Broker BMS Australia has appointed a new general counsel.
SME LAW • Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Barrister penalised for ‘sexual touching’ of solicitor
A barrister has been ordered to apologise to a woman he touched without consent during a work Christmas event.
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Christmas Eve visit to client’s family ends in ban for barrister
The NSW Bar sought penalties for a barrister who turned up at the home of her client’s daughter on Christmas Eve and told her guardians she would “slap them with a ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Jun 2025