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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ACT barrister struck off after throwing lawyers under the bus

The ACT Supreme Court found there was a “solid foundation” to remove a barrister and solicitor from the roll, including for his unfounded willingness to shift blame onto ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 09 Jan 2025

Qld A-G seeks to overturn ‘inadequate’ sentences

Appeals have been filed in two high-profile Queensland crimes after the Attorney-General found the sentences “manifestly inadequate”.

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Jan 2025

Struck-off lawyer who lied about kidnapped children a ‘stain’ on profession

A Victorian family lawyer was struck off for what may be some of the most shocking acts of deception, which escalated from forging signatures to lying about children ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2025

Supreme Court criticises Sydney firm over its handling of interstate case

A Supreme Court judge has hit out at an interstate law firm for failing to understand or review its procedural rules.

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2025

Adelaide lawyer struck off for $67k theft from family member

In just the five years he was in legal practice, an Adelaide lawyer stole tens of thousands of dollars from a family member, engaged in conduct that enabled a fraudulent ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Jan 2025

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‘Unfair’ clauses in costs agreements need further guidance, tribunal says

While dealing with a firm’s fight over a $277,000 bill, a tribunal member suggested the Law Society provide further guidance on the operation of two “unfair” and ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Jan 2025

‘I took it all’: Solicitor struck off over $483k theft from trust account

On top of a four-year term of imprisonment, an NSW lawyer has been struck off for stealing more than $480,000 from his trust account.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jan 2025

Half of burnt-out lawyers say managers contacted them while on leave

Many burnt-out lawyers have said that despite taking leave to recover, they still worked and were contacted by a manager or colleague.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jan 2025

Barrister’s ‘unsuitable’ character makes him unfit for practice, tribunal rules

A Queensland barrister with over three decades of experience lost his practising certificate because a tribunal could not be confident in his character or remorse for a ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Jan 2025

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