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].
HotCopper acquires Canadian-based publisher
Clayton Utz advised HotCopper Holdings Limited on its acquisition of a news publisher based in Canada.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Oct 2019
Number of Tasmania lawyers accused of overcharging and harassment on the rise
Tasmania’s legal professional board has recorded high numbers of complaints for the second year running, with many protesting overcharging and harassment.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Oct 2019
Law and lawyers not always relevant to solving legal issues, survey reveals
The law and lawyers are not always considered important or relevant across a number of legal issues, according to an Australian-wide survey.
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Oct 2019
Cerberus acquires Axsesstoday in second Australian M&A transaction
Allens has advised Cerberus on the acquisition of Axsesstoday.
SME LAW • Sun, 06 Oct 2019
RCMPI commissioner addresses appearance of Lawyer X Nicola Gobbo
The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants has again debated the appearance of barrister-turned-police-informant Nicola Gobbo.
BIG LAW • Fri, 04 Oct 2019
Mandatory phone line connects Indigenous people in custody with lawyers
It is now a mandatory requirement for police to call Custody Notification Service when arresting and detaining an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Oct 2019
Native Title Act must be reformed, human rights lawyers argue
Australia’s native title agreement-making process must be reformed to comply with the international human rights standards, one legal body is arguing.
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Oct 2019
Pitt Street Station underway with Sydney Metro contract
Ashurst advised Sydney Metro on the construction of Pitt Street Station.
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Oct 2019
Bellamy’s acquired by Hong Kong’s China Mengniu Dairy
Allens and Norton Rose Fulbright assisted in the acquisition of Bellamy’s Australia Limited by Hong Kong’s China Mengniu Dairy.
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Oct 2019