Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Former Dentons partner demands salary records
A former Dentons partner said the firm’s salary records for equity partners would support his claim for loss and damages arising out of alleged breaches of the Fair Work ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Dec 2024
‘Not a substitute’: Chief Justice responds to criticisms of GenAI ban
The NSW Supreme Court outlawed certain uses of generative artificial intelligence in courtrooms to prevent inaccuracies and “laziness” from entering the legal profession, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Dec 2024
Barrister’s contempt of court finding challenged by client
An NSW barrister banned from engaging in legal practice was challenged by a former client over listings on directory websites.
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2024
Over 280 finalists announced for 30 Under 30 Awards 2025
Lawyers Weekly announces 286 finalists across real estate, sports and entertainment, taxation, technology, and wills and estates categories for the 13th annual 30 Under ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2024
Federal Court judge proposes media code of conduct
The Federal Court’s Justice Michael Lee, whose recent judgments include Lehrmann v Network Ten, has suggested a code of conduct for journalists that would better define ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2024
Google investigated for ‘ad tech’ class action
A class action firm has commenced an investigation into Google over its alleged anti-competitive conduct in the digital advertising space.
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2024
Qld lawyer to be struck off after disappearing act
Despite a claim he would “aggressively” chase a client’s matter, a Queensland lawyer failed to make any progress for years at a time.
BIG LAW • Sun, 01 Dec 2024
Finalists released across 5 new categories for 30 Under 30 Awards 2025
Lawyers Weekly announces 286 finalists across projects, energy and resources, media and telecommunications, migration, planning and environment, and pro bono/community ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 01 Dec 2024
Professional misconduct findings and award finalists revealed: What’s hot in law this week (25–29 Nov)
A number of legal practitioners were hit with professional misconduct findings, and two were struck off for good. In good news, Lawyers Weekly has unveiled finalists for ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 29 Nov 2024