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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]
Ugly break-up leads to unfair dismissal complaint for boutique firm owner
The sole trader of a boutique firm was forced into an unfair dismissal fight with a man she was in a decades-long relationship with.
SME LAW • Wed, 15 May 2024
HWL Ebsworth moves into new leadership model
HWL Ebsworth has formalised its new leadership structure after the tragic death of its managing partner, Juan Martinez, earlier this year.
BIG LAW • Wed, 15 May 2024
Lawyers frustrated with delay of OAIC investigation into Latitude hack
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and its New Zealand counterpart are yet to release any information regarding the investigation into 2023’s ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 May 2024
Budget 2024: The key takeaways lawyers need to know
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the third federal budget for the Albanese Labor government for 2024–25. Here’s what legal practitioners need to be across.
Former army lawyer and whistleblower sentenced to jail
A former Australian army lawyer was sentenced to more than five years behind bars for leaking classified documents to media.
Dawson’s ‘unwise’ choices after wife’s disappearance not enough for murder conviction, court told
Chris Dawson told a court he had a “very loving relationship” with his wife Lynette Joy Simms and insisted any alarm bells before and after her disappearance were not ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 May 2024
Inquiry head to be investigated for alleged corruption
Walter Sofronoff, who headed up an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal trial, will be investigated over allegations of corruption.
Barrister suspended for kissing, texting family law judge
A West Australian counsel who had a “close personal relationship” with the judge presiding over her client’s matter has been fined and suspended from practising for nine ...
Arnold Bloch Leibler promotes 10 senior lawyers
Arnold Bloch Leibler has promoted 10 of its lawyers into senior positions, including two to partner.
SME LAW • Sun, 12 May 2024