Naomi Neilson

Naomi Neilson

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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].


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International firm appoints Asia-Pacific regional managing partner

A global law firm has appointed its new regional managing partner to head up the Asia-Pacific region. In this role, she will promote a diverse and inclusive culture.

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jul 2020

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Dyson conduct ‘no surprise’ to a profession that has not changed in 3 decades

In the last 30 years, an executive general manager commented that nothing within the legal profession had changed to address sexual harassment. Implementing strong and ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jul 2020

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NSW Law Society welcomes new CEO

The Law Society of NSW’s newest CEO not only brings extensive experience from the legal profession, but has government, academia and not-for-profit capabilities.

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jul 2020

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Commissioner attempts to restrict practicing certificate before Supreme Court

The Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner has lost a bid before the Supreme Court of South Australia to further restrict a solicitor’s practicing certificate.

BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Jul 2020

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Melbourne firm appoints new director

A specialist corporate advisory firm based in Melbourne has promoted one of its senior associates to director of the firm, effective immediately.

SME LAW • Wed, 15 Jul 2020

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‘We’re going to roast you, we’re lawyers’: NSW lawyer ordered to pay $300k

An NSW Supreme Court justice has delivered a scalding judgement against a Balmain lawyer accused of bullying her neighbour in a long-running dispute.

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Jul 2020

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SA appoints new judge to Magistrates Court

The South Australian government has appointed its newest magistrate who served as a dispute resolution lawyer for over three decades.

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Jul 2020

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Victoria reviews sexual harassment in firms and courts

Victorian firms and courts will undergo a review into practices to prevent and address sexual harassment across the profession.

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Jul 2020

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Quarantine hotel program inquiry to begin soon

A date has been set to hear the inquiry into the Victorian COVID-19 hotel program that will examine the decisions and actions which led to the current outbreaks.

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Jul 2020

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