Naomi Neilson

Victorian court systems allegedly breached by hackers

Victoria’s courts have been hit by a cyber attack allegedly at the hands of Russia-based hackers.

BIG LAW • Fri, 05 Jan 2024

Vic firm hit with $37k penalty for breaching retainer

A Victorian firm found to have breached part of its retainer has been ordered to pay their client’s son $37,500.

BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Jan 2024

IAG appoints interim GC amid misconduct claims

IAG has appointed an interim group general counsel following the departure of its former counsel for alleged misconduct.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 04 Jan 2024

‘Great shame’: Qld solicitor removed from roll for financial misconduct

A Queensland solicitor found guilty of trust account misconduct, excessive charging, and cost disclosure failures said his 30-year career ended in “great stress, shame ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jan 2024

Gilchrist Connell promotes 11

Insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has promoted 11 across multiple offices.

SME LAW • Wed, 03 Jan 2024

Melbourne lawyer faces contempt charges for second time

A Melbourne lawyer who narrowly dodged criminal charges just months ago for ignoring court orders has been found to have committed two further charges of contempt of ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jan 2024

NSW strip-search class action gets green light

An attempt by the NSW government to shut down a class action into strip searches by police at festivals has failed.

BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jan 2024

How workplaces can comply with the positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment

With enforcement powers behind the positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment due to commence, two practitioners have set out the best practices employers should ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jan 2024

‘Exciting time’ to be a family lawyer in 2024

Family lawyers will work in a bit of a “grey area” until significant legislative reforms come into effect in mid-2024, but when they do, it will be a “really exciting ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Dec 2023