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].
‘Legal principles are not slogans’: AI fumble leads to disciplinary referral for WA lawyer
A federal court judge came down hard on a West Australian lawyer for not “fully comprehending” what was required of him prior to handing in written submissions generated ...
SME LAW • Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Reprimand for NSW solicitor who borrowed funds from client
A reprimand and $10,000 fine have been handed to a Baulkham Hills solicitor who borrowed funds from a client.
SME LAW • Tue, 19 Aug 2025
The Good Guys’ $13.5m settlement weighed up against ‘prompt’ redress
The Federal Court considered whether The Good Guys’ “prompt” response to its multiple contraventions should be considered against the $13.5 million settlement it reached ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Sex pest lawyer has name recommended for removal
The name of a lawyer who repeatedly sexually harassed employees and posted one’s personal number on an advertisement for sexual services has been recommended for ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Barrister will face strike-off for preparation blunders
A recommendation has been made to remove a barrister whose conduct during a District Court matter was so egregious that the judge felt compelled to refer the matter to ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Aug 2025
Keypoint Law hires major restructuring insolvency player
The president of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association has joined Keypoint Law.
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Aug 2025
3 lawyers avoid complaint referral amid jurisdictional debate
If not for a jurisdictional issue, a man would have continued to press his serious allegations of professional misconduct by three lawyers.
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Small-business owner given green light to sue media company
The Federal Court extended the time limit to allow a man to bring defamation proceedings against Fairfax Media for articles that alleged he was being sued for ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Corrs poaches executive partner from Gilbert + Tobin
An executive partner from Gilbert + Tobin will move to Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s corporate practice.
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Aug 2025