2022

Bar Association says current name suppression laws allow for balancing important rights 

New Zealand Law News, NZ Press Releases /
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> Legal Jobs Here  The President of the New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture, Maria Dew  KC says that overall, the current name suppression regime is working well. Commenting on recent  suggestions that the system needs to be reviewed, Ms Dew says that while there is always room for  improvement,

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7 Factors That Can Make Personal Injury Lawsuits More Complicated than They Need Be

Briefings, Frequently Asked Questions, Personal Injury Law /
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We are often asked about personal injury lawsuits in terms of the ‘risk factors’ and what can create problems when proving a personal injury claim through some negligent or reckless act or omission. The legal system can throw up various complications that lead to confusion for those seeking compensation for personal injury (quite apart form

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New Jersey Truck Accident Laws: Determining Liability And CompensationAuto Draft

Auto Accidents, Frequently Asked Questions /
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Trucking accidents are an unfortunate fact of life and trucking is a backbone-essential logistical component in the economy. The US trucking business is worth almost $800 billion and operating revenues for the US business is around $420 billion. One source indicates that truck accidents have increased by over 50 per cent since 2009 and nearly

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Meredith Connell Recruit Clifford Chance COO As Chief Executive

Law Firms, New Zealand Law News, NZ Featured Posts /
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Meredith Connell have recruited former Chief Operating Officer for the UK at Magic Circle law firm Clifford Chance as the firm’s new chief executive. Sophie Schwass’s appointment was announced by Meredith Connell Managing Partner Steve Haszard (pictured above) who said she would start at the firm in February 2023. Haszard retires from the partnership next

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How One ‘Best Lawyer in America’ Uses Speech Technology To Power His Practice

LegalTech, NZ Featured Posts, US Law /
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The advances in speech technology provides lawyers with the ability to provide faster and better service to clients, as well as enhancing efficiencies and profitability. One US law firm had a ‘gadget guy’ partner who explains how ‘voice solutions’ have helped power the firm’s growth With more than 145 years of experience, Eastburn and Gray,

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6 Ways To Lessen The Impact of Divorce on Your Business Under UK Divorce Law

Divorce & Family Law, Frequently Asked Questions, UK Law /
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A look at some key issues that can arise under UK divorce law Laura Syme* With around 40-50% of first marriages resulting in divorce or separation, dividing financial assets is a source of pain and anxiety for many. When a business is part of the negotiations, the effects can be intensified and a source of

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45= Olivia Wensley

New Zealand Law News, NZPowerList2022 /
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New Entrant The former #Metoo activist and lawyer recently stood for Queenstown mayoralty but her vocal criticism of the Law Society’s handling of the Russell McVeagh scandal involving the sexual assault of interns during the 2015/2017 period and sexual harassment cases generally has helped generate greater awareness of the issue within the profession. She met

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