Naomi Neilson

Coal protest prohibited by NSW Supreme Court

A planned 30-hour blockade at a Newcastle port to protest new coal projects was prohibited by the NSW Supreme Court.

BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024

Lehrmann’s new barrister hiding from trolls, court told

The senior counsel representing Bruce Lehrmann at his appeal hearing has asked to remain anonymous over a fear of “trolls”.

BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Nov 2024

ASIC’s case against Dixon director fails

The Federal Court has dismissed proceedings brought by ASIC against Dixon Advisory director Paul Ryan over allegations that he failed to properly consider the interests ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 06 Nov 2024

Judge’s ‘rash’ comments criticised by Judicial Commission

There have been new developments in the clash between a top prosecutor and an NSW District Court judge, including a report that found the latter’s comments in a sexual ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Nov 2024

Supreme Court puts end to lawyer, notorious law firm

A Victorian lawyer has claimed a “conspiracy” against himself, his colleagues, and their controversial law firm was behind the Legal Services Board’s decision not to ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024

UK lawyer becomes WA Law Society’s newest CEO

A lawyer who headed up a regulatory body in the United Kingdom recently returned to Perth to take on the position of chief executive with the Law Society of Western ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024

Putting an end to ‘Baby Reindeer’-like workplace stalking

There’s a harsh reality behind the workplace stalking in Netflix’s hit series Baby Reindeer, a partner at a global law firm said.

BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024

Twice-convicted drug-dealing lawyer struck off

A Sydney lawyer convicted twice for serious drug offences, including selling on the dark web, has been struck from the roll of practitioners.

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2024

Court of public opinion ‘vital’ to the rule of law, Federal Court judge says

The “inevitable and eternal tension” between the court of law and the court of public opinion is essential to the improvement of justice outcomes, a Federal Court judge ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2024