Naomi Neilson

Senior lawyer dumped from roll for taking credit for paralegal’s work

A Supreme Court ordered a lawyer to be removed from the roll after it was told he took credit for his paralegal’s work and attempted to discredit her as part of a ploy to ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 May 2024

Administrators uncertain of Bonza’s liability for cancelled flights

Ahead of a meeting that will bring thousands of disgruntled Bonza customers together, administrators told a court they are uncertain how much the aviation company is ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 May 2024

Dismissed public housing class action could be restarted

A class action to prevent the demolition of Melbourne’s public housing towers was thrown out of the Supreme Court, but there is still time for the residents to breathe ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 May 2024

Former lawyer charged after cocaine found in frozen chickens

A former criminal lawyer was allegedly caught up in a plot to transport cocaine inside a truck loaded with frozen chickens.

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 May 2024

Judge criticises class action lawyers for taking $2.5m from group members

A Federal Court judge criticised the legal practitioners behind a settlement approval application for taking six days away from the busy court and costing group members ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 May 2024

Retiring Justice Anthony Besanko farewelled by profession

Justice Anthony Besanko has been farewelled by members of the legal profession and praised for his “wisdom and dedication”, including for his work in the Ben ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 May 2024

3 judges, coroners move into new roles in Qld courts

There have been a number of key moves across Queensland’s courts, including two new justices in the Supreme Court.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 May 2024

Victoria’s group costs order should be extended nationwide, researcher says

The Victorian model for awarding fees to law firms for successful class actions should be used nationwide, a research group argues.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 May 2024

Regional lawyer who slept in office says she was forced to quit

Criminal charges, a Christmas Day fight with a neighbour, and concern about where she and her five cats would sleep plagued a regional lawyer who claimed she was “forced” ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 May 2024