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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Google investigated for ‘ad tech’ class action

A class action firm has commenced an investigation into Google over its alleged anti-competitive conduct in the digital advertising space.

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2024

Qld lawyer to be struck off after disappearing act

Despite a claim he would “aggressively” chase a client’s matter, a Queensland lawyer failed to make any progress for years at a time.

BIG LAW • Sun, 01 Dec 2024

Professional misconduct findings and award finalists revealed: What’s hot in law this week (25–29 Nov)

A number of legal practitioners were hit with professional misconduct findings, and two were struck off for good. In good news, Lawyers Weekly has unveiled finalists for ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 29 Nov 2024

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Qld pro bono lawyer to face disciplinary action

A Queensland woman will have to face legal disciplinary proceedings for an alleged breach of her practising certificate after she failed to convince a tribunal to toss ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2024

‘Seriously overblown’: Shine slated for fees in WA stolen wages class action

Shine Lawyers has been criticised for the “enormous costs” it ran up in the West Australian stolen wages class action, particularly for the “excessive” hourly rates ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2024

Law Institute of Victoria announces 2025 board

Matthew Hibbins will remain as president of the Law Institute of Victoria.

BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2024

Gilchrist Connell’s chief people officer named new CEO

In what is likely a major first for the legal profession, insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has named a new CEO with an extensive human resources background.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2024

Dentons takes tax team from rival BigLaw firm

A partner, senior associate, and solicitor have joined Dentons’ national tax practice from Hamilton Locke.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2024

WA lawyer hit with professional misconduct finding for mishandling appeal

A West Australian lawyer who strung a client along for two years and lied to a court to cover up his failures has been found guilty on nine grounds of professional ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Nov 2024

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