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].
IMF Bentham launches NZ class action to protest fatal fires
There are hundreds of buildings across New Zealand affected by combustible PE core cladding which has prompted a potential class action by a global litigation funder.
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Nov 2019
LIV calls for stamp duty exemption for elder abuse victims
The Law Institute of Victoria is calling for further protections for victims of elder abuse who suffer financial loss from paying stamp duty on their stolen real estate
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Nov 2019
Victoria Police says ‘no issue’ with Lawyer X amending statements
The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants heard barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo was brought in to talk to clients who were believed to be ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Nov 2019
LIV elects new 2020 president
The new 2020 president of the Law Institute of Victoria was endorsed by its members at the annual general meeting in Melbourne this week.
BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019
Equator Principles releases framework for financial institutions
Norton Rose Fulbright has assisted Equator Principles Association as counsel for a review which provides frameworks for financial institutions.
BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019
Corrs predicts state of M&A market in 2020
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has predicted 2020 will see an increase in complexity and creativity as well as more active and interventionalist regulators in public M&A.
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019
Planet Fitness successfully lands in Australia
Macpherson Kelley and Hall & Wilcox helps establish Planet Fitness’ presence in Australia.
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019
ALA calls for civil and criminal laws to ban conversion therapy
Australian Lawyers Alliance called for stronger regulations around conversion practices that seek to change an individual’s sexual orientation.
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019
Victoria modernises criminal appeal system
New laws designed to modernise the Victorian criminal appeals system have this week passed Parliament, making the appeals proceedings more efficient.
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019