Naomi Neilson

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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].

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Police close investigation into ‘premeditated’ attack at Slater & Gordon

Police have closed their investigation into who was behind the scandalous email leak at Slater & Gordon, which exposed the salaries and performance ratings of ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Jun 2025

Lawyer sues for damages over car accident she was not involved in

A principal lawyer tried to claim damages for the “nervous shock” she suffered after her family were involved in a minor car accident, despite her not being at the scene ...

SME LAW • Thu, 12 Jun 2025

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2 climb to senior levels in IDP Lawyers promotion round

In addition to one new partner, specialist defendant personal injury firm IDP Lawyers has promoted one lawyer to senior associate and two others to associate.

SME LAW • Thu, 12 Jun 2025

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Clayton Utz bolsters risk advisory practice with 3 senior executives

Three senior executives have brought their extensive expertise in providing risk management, compliance and governance advice to Clayton Utz’s risk advisory practice.

BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Jun 2025

Managing director reprimanded over barrister fee mishap

A Perth lawyer agreed to a public reprimand and a fine for his failure to get written confirmation that a barrister would waive part of his $200,000 legal bill amid a ...

SME LAW • Wed, 11 Jun 2025

Exactech class action settles for close to $9m

A class action brought on behalf of those who received hip, knee and ankle implants has settled for $8.7 million, pending court approval.

SME LAW • Wed, 11 Jun 2025

Baker McKenzie makes London partner new global chair

Baker McKenzie has elected a partner from its international trade, compliance and investigations team to step into the role of global chair.

BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Jun 2025

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Principal solicitor faces disciplinary action over supervision denials

In an “extraordinary” and contradictory email, the principal solicitor of a Brisbane firm made a false claim about a law clerk’s supervision and refused to sign a form ...

SME LAW • Tue, 10 Jun 2025

‘Out and proud’ firm says recognition of LGBTI community essential amid Trump administration

Following a global LGBTI event, where an American counterpart was noticeably missing, a partner with an out loud and proud law firm said it was important to show up for ...

SME LAW • Tue, 10 Jun 2025

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