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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]
Perth solicitor enters mediation with dissatisfied client
A Perth solicitor found guilty of professional misconduct was ordered to attend mediation with a former client over compensation concerns.
BIG LAW • Thu, 22 Feb 2024
Medibank fails to block investigation into data hack
The Federal Court has dismissed Medibank’s attempts to shut down an investigation into the October 2022 data hack.
‘Deficiencies’ in bankruptcy process for struck-off solicitor, says judge
A Federal Court judge says the move from paper filing to electronic systems has allowed a former solicitor’s bankruptcy matter to slip through the cracks, adding ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Bankrupt solicitor maintains ‘grave’ racism allegations despite warnings
A solicitor who was recently declared a vexatious litigant has repeated unfounded allegations of racism against a Law Society member in an attempt to shake a bankruptcy ...
Lawyers hit back at politician’s ‘unfair’, inaccurate criticism of WA magistrate
Lawyers have slated comments made by a politician about a magistrate’s bail decision as both unfair and inappropriate.
BIG LAW • Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Tribunal approves ANZ’s takeover of Suncorp Bank
A tribunal has ruled whether ANZ can proceed with its $4.9 billion plan to takeover Suncorp Bank.
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Feb 2024
Victorian lawyer lodges wrongful caveat on feuding neighbour
A Victorian lawyer who assisted a client’s fence line feud with a neighbour has faced disciplinary proceedings.
Delay splits Apple, Google expert evidence apart in Epic Games class action
Part of Epic Games class action proceedings against Apple and Google over anti-competition allegations has been split in two.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Feb 2024
Inquiry chair’s texts with journalist ‘not appropriate’, court told
Lawyers for former DPP Shane Drumgold have questioned why Walter Sofronoff would need to have private communications with a journalist if the rest of his engagement with ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 15 Feb 2024