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].
Law firm’s reputation falls short in trademark dispute
The supposed reputation of a law firm with offices across Australia was not enough to support it in a trademark fight with a smaller firm.
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Dec 2024
‘Disgusting’: Firm alleges shocking rejection of Super Retail Group settlement
The chairman of Harmers Workplace Lawyers has told a court of the contentious negotiations around an alleged settlement agreement between Super Retail Group and its ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Dec 2024
WA Premier dragged over coals for magistrate criticisms
West Australian Premier Roger Cook was rebuffed by the state’s legal profession after he called for a magistrate to be disciplined.
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2024
Alleged hack on Qld firm exposes unprotected data
A ransomware gang claimed it has a raft of client documents that was left unprotected when a Queensland law firm closed its doors.
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2024
WA barrister faces claims she practised without certificate
While facing allegations she worked without a practising certificate, a West Australian barrister convinced a tribunal to stay her suspension until review proceedings ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Dec 2024
Adelaide lawyer guilty of fatal hit-and-run
A claim by an Adelaide lawyer that she did not see the 70-year-old victim of a hit-and-run was rejected by a District Court judge.
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Dec 2024
Law firm, Legal Aid office attacked by alleged arsonist
A criminal law firm was hit by an arson attack following reports of an explosion at a nearby Legal Aid office.
BIG LAW • Fri, 06 Dec 2024
Reprimand for lawyer who dodged client’s calls for months
Despite his client’s desperate pleas for updates, a Queensland sole practitioner did not contact him or progress his family law matter.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Dec 2024
Legal secretary fights Slater & Gordon over discredited expert report
A legal secretary brought action against Slater & Gordon over alleged professional negligence in a workers’ compensation claim, including its supposed misuse of a ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Dec 2024