Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Scrutiny of individual judges ‘not fair’, legal groups say
Concerns were raised over a media company’s decision to single out individual judges in its analysis of commercial court turnaround times.
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Jul 2025
Colin Biggers & Paisley promotes 8
National firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has promoted one to partner, one to special counsel, and six senior associates.
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Jul 2025
15 Australian lawyers promoted in DLA Piper’s global promotion round
Of the almost 230 lawyers promoted across DLA Piper’s global offices, nine senior associates and six special counsel were Australian.
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Jul 2025
Solicitor to be struck off over child sexual abuse
A recommendation was made to strike off the name of a solicitor who was convicted of the sexual abuse of a child.
SME LAW • Mon, 07 Jul 2025
Hall & Wilcox accuses taxation service of multiple breaches
Hall & Wilcox has accused an accounting advisory firm of breaching its contractual obligations during the six years it provided tax services.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Jul 2025
Melbourne firm busted using AI-fabricated citations
A Melbourne law firm was caught using citations in court documents that were fabricated by generative artificial intelligence.
SME LAW • Sun, 06 Jul 2025
Sparke Helmore promotes 20 special counsel, senior associates
National firm Sparke Helmore has promoted 10 to special counsel and 10 to senior associate.
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Jul 2025
Cannabis should be decriminalised, NSW Bar says
In the wake of an inquiry report that recommended the decriminalisation of cannabis, the NSW Bar has called on the state government to refocus its attention on more ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Jul 2025
Mills Oakley takes 3 partners from rival firms
Three partners have been promoted at Mills Oakley, bringing the total partnership to 173.
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Jul 2025