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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]
‘Pathetic and weak’: Firm slams government response to dust diseases
A leading dust disease law firm has joined calls by the Australian Workers’ Union for tougher national regulations to protect workers from deadly silica dust.
SME LAW • Tue, 09 Feb 2021
Hall & Wilcox hires new transport and trade partner
The specialist insurance, transport and logistics capabilities at national firm Hall & Wilcox have been broadened with the appointment of a new partner.
A-G appoints Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security
Attorney-General Christian Porter has announced the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.
BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Feb 2021
New decision challenges workers compensation scheme
A client has been awarded the right to have her weekly payments indexed to a date before amendments were made to the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme in a decision that ...
New Labrador takes witness stand in Victorian courts
The Victorian government has expanded the Court Dog Program to allow vulnerable witnesses to draw on support from a four-legged friend while giving evidence.
Alternative career pathways a ‘stepping stone’ into law
From paper pusher, receptionist and volunteer, this senior associate is living proof that lawyers-to-be can take alternative pathways and still end up in their dream ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 08 Feb 2021
Social media key to successful legal career, young lawyer says
The time for putting away phones at work and sneaking peaks at Instagram and Twitter notifications might be over as more firms see the benefit of prioritising a strong, ...
Top 10 most important news updates for young lawyers
In this round-up, Protégé has tracked down the most important news updates that law students and graduates should be familiar with.
Inaugural LGBTQI+ scholarship awarded to law student
A Melbourne law student entering his second year of a juris doctor degree has won a scholarship from BigLaw firm Allens to support him in education and mentoring.