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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]
ASIC secures partial win in first greenwashing civil case
While ASIC secured its first greenwashing penalty against investment company Vanguard, a court found some of its submissions were “conceptually flawed”.
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Mar 2024
Lawyers in hot water and major moves: What’s hot in law this week (25–28 March)
This week, one lawyer was ordered not to leave the country and another tried to dodge disciplinary action. Here are the top stories in law as the Easter long weekend ...
‘Too pretty for jail’: Lawyer disciplined for social media posts
A lawyer who told a client he was “too pretty” to be behind bars and boasted he could “keep all the boys out of jail” faced disciplinary action.
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Mar 2024
Evicted tenant accuses Supreme Court justice of bias
An evicted tenant challenging a court’s decision to terminate her tenancy alleged a Supreme Court justice favoured submissions of the other party and had prematurely ...
Back-to-office mandates excluding disabled workers
The push to get people to return to the office has ramped up as the pandemic has subsided. While some may argue it’s a smart move to better collaboration and ...
Conscription law changes should not trap women, justice expert says
Changing conscription laws to allow governments to not only force their citizens into war but to include women in the ranks is the wrong move, an international law expert ...
Feuding partners address venture with British firm in court
Former partners behind an Adelaide law firm have turned to the Federal Court over an allegedly secret venture with a British firm.
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Mar 2024
SA solicitor struck off for ‘egregious’ misappropriation of trust money
A South Australian solicitor who took more than $30,000 meant for six barristers has been struck off the roll.
Lawyer claims privilege over material in disciplinary matter
A lawyer facing disciplinary action for allegedly sending an “emotionally manipulative” letter to his client’s ex-wife relied on legal professional privilege in an ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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