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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Partnership split not good enough excuse for silence, court says

A solicitor blamed a “partnership split” for the 10 months of radio silence that saw her client hit with an indemnity costs order.

SME LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2026

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Success cannot be reduced to statistics, senior judges say

Justice Dina Yehia, Justice Louise Taylor, and Magistrate Rose Falla – each the driving force behind solution-focused courts in NSW, ACT, and Victoria, respectively – ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Lawyer’s ‘outrageous’ suggestions draw ire of senior judge, Chief Justice

Claims by a legal practitioner that a judge should show cause as to why they should not be disciplined were dismissed as “scandalous and vexatious in the extreme” by a ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Colin Biggers & Paisley takes insurance team from Clyde & Co

An insurance partner with extensive specialist knowledge has been nabbed by Colin Biggers & Paisley, along with her team of three.

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Court intervenes in messy firm, fired lawyer clash

A court has refused to be a “silent” participant in a dispute between a firm and a terminated lawyer, which is at risk of inconsistent findings, insufficient use of ...

SME LAW • Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Luminance upgrades world-first AI-powered contract negotiation tool

Luminance has unveiled two landmark upgrades to its Autonomous Negotiation, including extending its usability to more than just lawyers.

BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Addisons appoints real estate special counsel

Sydney-based firm Addisons has appointed a special counsel to its established and well-regarded property practice.

BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Military speak, exceptional travel: Judge lifts lid on virtual courtroom realities

A senior judge has offered a rare, behind-the-scenes account of how he and his colleagues have navigated virtual courtrooms, including the “exceptional” travel demands ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Legal Aid lawyer left to foot $40k bill after dropped discrimination case

A family lawyer who accused Legal Aid Queensland and several of her colleagues of discrimination has failed to shake an expensive costs order after she attempted to ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 22 Mar 2026

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