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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Judge advice, ‘alpha’ lawyer, and AI discipline: What’s hot in law this week (16–20 March)

There were several disciplinary proceedings and employment matters concerning lawyers over the past week, including one who referred to himself as an “alpha”

BIG LAW • Fri, 20 Mar 2026

WA lawyer tries to stall disciplinary case for making criminal claims against other solicitors

A West Australian solicitor who accused his ex-wife’s lawyer and an independent children’s lawyer of criminal conduct has sought to press pause on the disciplinary ...

SME LAW • Thu, 19 Mar 2026

4 new hires in Burch&Co’s commercial team

Melbourne- and Sydney-based boutique firm Burch&Co has added a commercial senior associate, an associate, and two law graduates.

SME LAW • Thu, 19 Mar 2026

LexisNexis AI solution equips lawyers with expert guidance

LexisNexis has given lawyers a new home for advising clients and start-ups in the technology and innovation sectors, alongside tools for handling traditional tech ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Mar 2026

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Discipline for lawyer’s ‘embarrassing’ court order breach

A solicitor disciplined for contravening a District Court order admitted it was “embarrassing given the nature of the dispute”.

BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Sir Anthony Mason, ninth Chief Justice of Australia, dies at 100

The ninth Chief Justice of Australia, Sir Anthony Mason, has been fondly remembered for his significant contribution to the law.

BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Judge cautions silks over ‘aggressive’ cross-examinations

A senior judge has warned lawyers against descending into “aggressive and confrontational” cross-examination, particularly when it may undermine fair opportunity and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Partner joins Dentons dispute resolution team

A partner who specialises in arbitration and commercial litigation has been appointed to Dentons’ dispute resolution practice.

BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Mar 2026

The expanding architecture of police power and the shrinking space for public dissent

The right to protest is a hallmark of a healthy democracy. The events surrounding the Palestine Action Group’s planned February 2026 march reveal a system in which ...

SME LAW • Mon, 16 Mar 2026

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