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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]
Youth justice system review finds need for welfare services
Young people detained in the criminal justice system are experiencing poor health and a range of complex physical and mental health disorders, according to law research
BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Beachside legal clinic offers bushfire victims free advice
In the midst of the bushfire crisis, a pop-up legal clinic is offering free legal advice that will address issues like natural disaster insurance claims.
NEWLAW • Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Simon Overland adamant on continuing use of human sources
Former chief commissioner Simon Overland has returned to the Lawyer X royal commission for its second day back for 2020, delivering his verdict on what should happen once ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Law students invited to study Master of Law in Paris
Law students studying at a Sydney university have the opportunity to explore further studies in France, after an international strategic partnership was achieved.
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Overland changes evidence as Lawyer X boss reveals fresh details
The former chief commissioner has alleged he told his boss about Nicola Gobbo’s role just as the barrister-turned-informer’s former manager submits fresh details.
In-house teams and law firms must collaborate or risk harming the profession
In-house legal departments have moved quicker than law firms to establish operational functions, but with increased competition coming from non-traditional providers, ...
Transcripts of Lawyer X conversation reveal years of paranoia and threats from Victoria Police
While the royal commission was in limbo over the Christmas break, it released several conversations between Nicola Gobbo and counsel assisting – Lawyers Weekly looks at ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Firm introduces Brisbane family law practice
An Australian law firm has extended its family law practice with the addition of a Brisbane office.
Queensland charity laws to face High Court challenge
The proposed changes to a Queensland law that would severely cap charity donations could face a High Court challenge due to its “well intentioned” but “serious flaws”
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jan 2020