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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]
‘Fit and proper person’ test divides NZ courts
A man convicted of multiple driving offences, including driving under the influence, has had to convince New Zealand’s courts that he is a fit and proper person to ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Aug 2020
Magistrates Court inquiry addresses ongoing trial concerns
A nine-month inquiry into the management of family and domestic violence matters in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia has shed light on the consequences of the ...
‘The Truth Hurts’: The fault lines in the criminal justice system
From battered victims, disadvantaged clients and even a serial killer, barrister Andrew Boe has taken cues from his own career to argue that the criminal justice system ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Aug 2020
National firm fails to provide ‘accurate’ cost estimate in dispute
A national law firm’s cost estimate provided to a client defending a lawsuit over a share dispute failed to comply with requirements under the Legal Profession Uniform ...
‘No time to wait’ to thwart Clive Palmer’s $30bn damages claim
In an unprecedented move, the Western Australian government introduced, discussed and passed legislation to protect the state from a $30 billion claim within just two ...
SME LAW • Mon, 17 Aug 2020
Parramatta courthouse avoids shutdown amid COVID case
A Western Sydney courthouse has confirmed a worker returned a positive coronavirus diagnosis but there was no need to shut down for cleaning.
Queensland’s 24-hour backflip on media laws
The Queensland government has backflipped on controversial media laws which, had they been passed, would have put journalists behind bars for corruption reporting.
National practice returns to full remuneration ahead of schedule
A national legal practice has confirmed all staff and partners will return to their normal salaries from the next pay period, two months ahead of schedule.
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Aug 2020
Firm makes bid for BigLaw, nabs another high-profile team
One firm has poached an entire office, a commercial team and now a media law team in just a matter of months as it makes a bid for BigLaw status.
SME LAW • Thu, 13 Aug 2020
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