Naomi Neilson

Media lawyers face referral to registrar for contempt of court

Counsel for those who made complaints to the ABC about Antoinette Lattouf has asked the Federal Court to refer two in-house media lawyers to a registrar for alleged ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Jul 2025

‘Leading voice’ in innovation joins Ashurst Advance

Global law firm Ashurst has appointed a new director to its NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance.

NEWLAW • Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Commercial barrister elevated to NSW District Court

A barrister with over three decades of experience has been appointed to the District Court of NSW.

BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Boutique firm ordered to refund client over costs disclosure failure

A Melbourne family law firm was ordered to partially refund a client whose demands for an updated costs estimate were ignored.

SME LAW • Sun, 13 Jul 2025

New defendants added to Hunter Valley bus crash class action

Companies said to be involved in the design and construction of the Greta interchange were added as defendants to the Hunter Valley bus crash, despite concerns that there ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 13 Jul 2025

Judge praises court’s ‘watch and learn’ attitude to GenAI

While some state courts have swiftly released guidelines or practice notes on generative artificial intelligence, the Federal Court has preferred to “watch and learn”

BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Jul 2025

Swaab elevates 6 across key practice areas

Commercial and family law firm Swaab has promoted six, including one to special counsel and two to senior associate.

BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Jul 2025

Strike-off to follow solicitor’s $290k superannuation failure

A recommendation was made to strike off the name of a Queensland solicitor who failed to pay almost $300,000 in superannuation contributions for six former employees.

SME LAW • Wed, 09 Jul 2025

Judge accused of sexually harassing former associate

A former judge of the Northern Territory Supreme Court will be investigated for alleged sexual harassment against an associate, including a claim he suggested they share ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Jul 2025