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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Johnson & Johnson class action ‘encouraged’ by US success

While encouraged by recent settlements reached in the United States, the law firm behind the Australian Johnson & Johnson talc class action said it was “important to ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Dentons employee claims $50k for allegedly unpaid period

An employee of Dentons Australia agreed to a furlough during a strict pandemic lockdown but has since claimed the major law firm owes him almost $50,000 in unpaid wages ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Jul 2026

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Family lawyer joins Attwood Marshall Lawyers partnership

A family law practitioner known for her meticulous drafting and strategic approach has been promoted to partner at Attwood Marshall Lawyers.

SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jul 2026

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Criminal lawyer disciplined for overly intimate communication

A Queensland criminal practitioner all but begged a woman to reconcile with her former partner in a letter found to be emotionally manipulative, wildly unprofessional, ...

SME LAW • Wed, 29 Jul 2026

NSW solicitors challenge Lawcover’s dominance

The monopoly held by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Law Society of NSW over the state’s professional indemnity insurance is being fought by a group of solicitors who ...

SME LAW • Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Inside Victoria’s tougher criminal justice system

Outgoing premier Jacinta Allan has revelled in Victoria’s falling crime rate following her government’s extensive “tough-on-crime” reforms, including stricter bail and ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jul 2026

2026 promotions reveal who the legal profession values most

An exclusive analysis by Lawyers Weekly of more than 1,000 promotions across Australia’s legal profession reveals the practice areas in demand, the roles attracting ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Last-minute decision by firm decides costs battle with founder

An Adelaide law firm’s eleventh-hour decision not to cross-examine one of its founders has tipped the balance in a costs fight.

SME LAW • Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Domestic violence lawyer sent ‘emotionally abusive’ letter to client’s partner

A Queensland lawyer who specialises in family and domestic violence has been reprimanded for sending a letter with “emotionally abusive and coercive language” to a person ...

SME LAW • Mon, 27 Jul 2026

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