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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]
Law students give ‘real hope’ for future of profession
The responses from law students and new lawyers to issues across the profession, including the latest “men in law awards” notice, may be an indication of a more inclusive ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Sep 2023
In-house lawyers kept in the dark despite mounting risks, report says
Australian general counsel have reported feeling unprepared or uninformed about the risks their companies are facing.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 19 Sep 2023
AFL hit with racism class action
The Australian Football League has been hit with a landmark class action for its alleged failure to protect players from racial abuse.
Solicitor loses court fight against NSW Bar over mental health findings
A solicitor who was refused a barrister’s practising certificate due to concerns she was mentally unfit to hold one has failed in yet another attempt to reverse the NSW ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Sep 2023
Lawyers removed and ‘fairy tale’ wins: What’s hot in law this week (11-15 Sept)
From a solicitor who ignored her client to a barrister whose misconduct in a class action saw him struck from the roll, this week in law has involved a lot of ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 15 Sep 2023
Lawyers removed and ‘fairy tale’ wins: What’s hot in law this week (11–15 Sept)
Court approves CommBank’s $50m class action settlement
The Federal Court has approved Commonwealth Bank’s $50 million settlement in the consumer credit insurance class action.
Aspiring lawyer blocked from profession following ‘complicated’ history of litigation
An aspiring lawyer has been blocked from entering the profession due to her conduct in a long history of litigation, which included “not so subtle threats” made to ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Sep 2023
What Qld’s updated legislation means for criminal trials
In addition to allowing the public naming of Queenslanders accused of rape and other sexual offences, the state has made a number of updates to a handful of other ...
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