Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Transcripts of Lawyer X conversation reveal years of paranoia and threats from Victoria Police
While the royal commission was in limbo over the Christmas break, it released several conversations between Nicola Gobbo and counsel assisting – Lawyers Weekly looks at ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Firm introduces Brisbane family law practice
An Australian law firm has extended its family law practice with the addition of a Brisbane office.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Queensland charity laws to face High Court challenge
The proposed changes to a Queensland law that would severely cap charity donations could face a High Court challenge due to its “well intentioned” but “serious flaws”
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jan 2020
Brisbane’s Archbishop rejects proposed law to prevent child abuse
The Archbishop of Brisbane said the church has “existing practices” to manage sexual abuse allegations in his rejection of a Queensland proposed law that would break the ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jan 2020
New year, new goals: The professional targets lawyers are bringing into 2020
To understand the goals driving the legal profession in the new year, Lawyers Weekly asked six lawyers what they are hoping to achieve in 2020.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2020
Melbourne law firm appoints head of property
Melbourne firm KCL Law has promoted one of its solicitors to head of property as part of its plans for strategic growth in 2020 and beyond.
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2020
Bushfire victims should be wary of identity theft, lawyers warn
In light of the national emergency, Australians affected by bushfires should be cautious of identity theft and fraud as scammers seek to take advantage.
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2020
DomaCom Ltd secures capital raising
DomaCom has secured a capital raising for its investment platform with the assistance of Hall & Wilcox.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2020
2019 earnings: What lawyers were worth and what this means for 2020
The average salaries of lawyers at all levels and across many practice areas increased exponentially in 2019, with further growth predicted for 2020.
BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Jan 2020