Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
‘Red flags and red suitcases’: ASIC alleges Star turned blind eye to suspicious activity
The month before Star Sydney renewed its relationship with the controversial Suncity junket, senior management – including those within the casino’s legal team – were ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Feb 2025
Star casino execs aware of gambling ‘red flags’, court told
On the first day of a lengthy trial, lawyers for ASIC accused the executives behind Star casino of having “more than enough” knowledge about alleged illicit criminal ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Appeal frees insurer from costs of compensating Knox Grammar’s sexual abuse victims
Under a landmark appeal, the Uniting Church can no longer rely on its insurance with Allianz Australia to cover the costs of settlements and litigation to resolve ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Counsel hits out at Qld in heated debate over pleadings
The lawyers behind a “modern stolen generation” class action have delivered a scathing criticism of the state of Queensland’s delay and refusal to hand over key child ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Feb 2025
Seven gets $200k penalty for defaming men booted from NRL match
A court has ordered Channel Seven to pay $200,000 to three young men for reports that falsely accused them of making “vile racist remarks” towards a National Rugby League ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Feb 2025
High Court intervenes in costs decision for self-represented law firm
In a decision that could have wide-ranging implications for self-represented law firms, the High Court has decided whether a Sydney law firm should recover the costs for ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2025
Director with millions in assets seeks pro bono help
A business owner who spent over $250,000 on his children and holiday expenses over six months asked a court for pro bono help.
BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2025
Principal lawyer reprimanded for $300k loan to client
A Sydney principal lawyer was reprimanded for loaning $300,000 to a client in an agreement that saw him pocket an additional $50,000.
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Feb 2025
ABC distances Lattouf firing from ‘pro-Israel lobbyists’
Counsel for the ABC says that while senior management considered complaints about Antoinette Lattouf from a “pro-Israel lobbyist” group, they were not the reason for her ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Feb 2025