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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
High Court rules against ‘one size fits all approach’ to multiple class actions
In deciding to allow one class action to move forward and dismissing the remainder, the High Court has set a precedent that there is no “one size fits all” approach – but ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Mar 2021
Law Society fails to have solicitor removed from roll
A solicitor who lied to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and caused his client to go unrepresented has been reprimanded and had his practising certificate suspended ...
Easton Investment secures ‘friendly’ off-market takeover bid
Easton Investment has been advised by Colin Biggers & Paisley on its “friendly” takeover bid of HUB24 shares.
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Mar 2021
TurksLegal bolsters commercial transactions and property team
A new real property partner has been added to TurksLegal’s commercial transactions and property team to strengthen the firm’s capabilities.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Mar 2021
Porter’s confusion around basic legal concepts ‘regrettable’, lawyer says
The lawyer who formerly represented Attorney-General Christian Porter’s accuser said to disregard some of the claims in his statement as they continue to be used to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Mar 2021
How one BigLaw firm changed the game for working parents
Five years ago, a legal power couple working at the same firm both took parental leave at the same time in anticipation of their first child. While it raised some ...
Sydney courthouses to showcase art from inmates
Sydney’s busiest courtrooms will get an art refresh with new collections showcased until the end of March, all designed by inmates from surrounding suburbs.
NEWLAW • Wed, 10 Mar 2021
Sydney lawyer reprimanded, fined for trust account violation
A solicitor and co-founder of a boutique practice has been reprimanded, fined and ordered to undertake further education for causing a trust account breach.
Legislation to prevent corruption could leave ministers exempt
The Commonwealth Integrity Commission legislation introduced by federal Attorney-General Christian Porter to ensure public service remains free from criminal corruption ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Mar 2021