Retired judge and former Power List member Robert Fisher KC has stepped into the argument over the degree to which the judiciary is answerable for sentences. The NZ Herald opinion piece said that criticism is expected and acceptable in an open democratic society. He emphasized that judges are answerable to the public and that public
Reduced demand for legal services and lower productivity saw US law firms experience an overall decline in the past year according to a Wells Fargo law unit survey
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Former directors of the collapsed construction company Mainzeal, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley, have been ruled liable to pay $39.8 million plus interest and costs to creditors and subcontractors who were left $111 million out of pocket when the company collapsed a decade ago. LawFuel Power Lawyer Jack Hodder KC (right)
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Donald Trump has had his mugshot taken in Atlanta GA and has also appointed high profile criminal lawyer Steven Sadow as head of his legal team to handle his multitude of legal challenges following various lawsuits filed against Donald Trump
Imagesource Personal injury law is complex. It is a maze that one cannot get through without handholding. After an injury, trying to traverse this maze alone can be pretty laborious. What’s worse is that the rules of one state may not apply to another. This makes a personal injury lawyer absolutely essential in your case.
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A recent study conducted by economists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of California, Los Angeles, has added to the ongoing debate about remote versus in-office work which has led to an increasing number of law firms in multiple jurisdictions imposing office attendance requirements. The research reports indicate that full-time remote
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MinterEllisonRuddWatts announced today that the firm has selected the new BNZ Building for its next premises in Wellington. The new BNZ Building is located in the heart of Wellington’s waterfront at One Whitmore Street, with the 15-storey development which spans a full city block. The new building is one of the most seismically advanced developments
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The New Zealand Law Society has given its approval to a proposal aimed at separating its regulatory and membership functions. At present, the organization serves as both a membership association for lawyers and a watchdog responsible for addressing complaints against legal professionals. The recommendation to establish an independent regulatory body was a key aspect of
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Numerous reports from the UK and the US about cutbacks during a slowdown in transactional work are also affecting big Australian law firms with reports of cutbacks there. >> Check New Law Jobs Here Tow biglaw firms – Clyde & Co and MinterEllison – had made redundancies to certain back-office roles in June and the
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Leading the Responsible AI Revolution: Meet Natasha Crampton, the visionary Microsoft lawyer at the forefront of shaping AI ethics. With a global team of 350 experts, she’s driving the responsible development of Microsoft’s AI tools, ensuring they’re crafted with accountability and ethics in mind. In an exclusive interview, Natasha shares insights on the evolving AI landscape, the power of ethical innovation, and Microsoft’s partnerships with cutting-edge Kiwi firms. Dive into the article to discover how responsible AI is transforming industries and society.
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