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Naomi Neilson

Naomi Neilson

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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly.  You can email Naomi at: [email protected]


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Qld A-G seeks to overturn ‘inadequate’ sentences

Appeals have been filed in two high-profile Queensland crimes after the Attorney-General found the sentences “manifestly inadequate”.

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Jan 2025

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Struck-off lawyer who lied about kidnapped children a ‘stain’ on profession

A Victorian family lawyer was struck off for what may be some of the most shocking acts of deception, which escalated from forging signatures to lying about children ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2025

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Supreme Court criticises Sydney firm over its handling of interstate case

A Supreme Court judge has hit out at an interstate law firm for failing to understand or review its procedural rules.

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2025

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Adelaide lawyer struck off for $67k theft from family member

In just the five years he was in legal practice, an Adelaide lawyer stole tens of thousands of dollars from a family member, engaged in conduct that enabled a fraudulent ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Jan 2025

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‘Unfair’ clauses in costs agreements need further guidance, tribunal says

While dealing with a firm’s fight over a $277,000 bill, a tribunal member suggested the Law Society provide further guidance on the operation of two “unfair” and ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Jan 2025

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‘I took it all’: Solicitor struck off over $483k theft from trust account

On top of a four-year term of imprisonment, an NSW lawyer has been struck off for stealing more than $480,000 from his trust account.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jan 2025

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Half of burnt-out lawyers say managers contacted them while on leave

Many burnt-out lawyers have said that despite taking leave to recover, they still worked and were contacted by a manager or colleague.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jan 2025

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Barrister’s ‘unsuitable’ character makes him unfit for practice, tribunal rules

A Queensland barrister with over three decades of experience lost his practising certificate because a tribunal could not be confident in his character or remorse for a ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Jan 2025

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Barry Nilsson promotes 14 insurance lawyers

National firm Barry Nilsson strengthened its insurance and health practice with the promotion of 14 lawyers and a new marketing officer.

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Jan 2025

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