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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]
Arts Law Centre names new CEO
The Arts Law Centre of Australia has appointed a new chief executive to oversee the only dedicated legal centre for the arts community.
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Oct 2023
6 new silks named in WA
Four men and two women have been appointed as senior counsel by the Chief Justice of Western Australia.
KFC to face class action over rest break allegations
Shine Lawyers has launched a class action against fast food giant KFC over an alleged lack of rest breaks for employees.
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Oct 2023
Judgment delivered in Ruby Princess class action
The Federal Court has handed down its decision in a class action over the COVID-19-riddled Ruby Princess cruise.
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Judge says defamation costs order could have been reduced
An indemnity costs order may not have been awarded to a former soldier following his defamation win over the ABC had the national broadcaster not so freely consented, a ...
Criminal justice system partly to blame for historic child sexual abuse
An inquiry examining historic child sexual abuse within Victorian schools has heard of a number of failings committed by the criminal justice system of the time, ...
South Brisbane firm’s $12k demand for fees escalates into $500k counterclaim
What started as an attempt to claim $12,000 in allegedly unpaid fees has snowballed across a number of jurisdictions and now includes allegations of overcharging and a ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Oct 2023
Soldier accuses Defence Department of bringing ‘malicious’ prosecution
A former soldier has accused the Department of Defence of pursuing a malicious prosecution against him more than 20 years ago.
BIG LAW • Sun, 22 Oct 2023
Solicitor may face disciplinary action over attempted sale of law firm
A Canberra solicitor engaged to assist in the sale of a law firm could face allegations of professional misconduct.
BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Oct 2023