30 September 2026 The New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture will welcome a new President on 1 October 2026, when Auckland King’s Counsel Dr Simon Foote KC takes over the leadership of the national body representing Aotearoa New Zealand’s independent barristers. Simon succeeds Paul David KC after a two-year term
NZ Law – The Bar Association Welcomes New President Dr Simon Foote KC Read More »
Five partners have joined Jones Day in Australia, bolstering the Firm’s capacity to serve clients across a broad range of complex domestic and cross-border matters. The new partners are: Brisbane: Sydney: With these additions, Jones Day has added 10 lateral partners in 2026 and 18 lateral partners since mid-2024 when it launched a strategic growth
NEW YORK, September 25, 2026: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that leading private equity lawyer Peter Feist will return to the Firm as a partner and U.S. Co-Head of its Private Equity practice, based in New York. Peter is a highly regarded private equity lawyer with more than 25 years of experience
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption has concluded the public inquiry for Operation Rosny, which is investigating allegations concerning possible offences under the Electoral Funding Act and other matters. The inquiry commenced on 27 July 2026 and sat for 38 days over a 10-week period, during which 20 witnesses gave evidence. The public inquiry was
Operation Rosny public inquiry concludesNSW Independent Commission Against Corruption Read More »
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 Sentencing should be clear, consistent and reflect community expectations. That’s why Labor will completely review and rewrite Victoria’s sentencing laws to make sure they meet the needs of modern Victoria. The Attorney-General today announced the appointment of the Honourable Justice Karin Emerton as the Chairperson of the Board of the
Australia Law – JUSTICE EMERTON TO LEAD MAJOR SENTENCING REVIEW Read More »
New Zealand taxpayers are being ripped off to the tune of $360 million a year because of bid-rigging in public procurement, the Commerce Commission estimates. Chair Dr John Small says the estimated harm illustrates the importance of the Commission’s ongoing enforcement and educational efforts. “I have a message for those involved in this illegal activity
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Bill Smelko has joined the firm as Partner in its San Diego office as a member of the Insolvency and Financial Law Practice Group. “San Diego continues to be an incredibly important market for Buchalter and a key part of our long-term growth strategy,” said Adam Bass, President and
Buchalter Welcomes Bankruptcy and Restructuring Partner Bill Smelko to San Diego Office Read More »
SANTA ANA, California – The CEO of a wearable technology company has been found guilty by a jury of running a near-$2 million Ponzi scheme by duping investors through lies that she owned “smart rings” patents that rightfully belonged to her former employer, and of fraudulently obtaining $150,000 in COVID-19 pandemic business-relief loans, the Justice Department
‘Smart Rings’ CEO Found Guilty of Running $2 Million Ponzi Scheme Read More »
A former finance manager who was involved in a large scale multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme targeting the Japanese community has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison, and ordered to pay $691,000 in reparations, after being found guilty on charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office. A minimum period of imprisonment of 40%
(September 24, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, and its attorneys have achieved recognition by Chambers and Partners in the 2027 Chambers Canada guide. The recognition comes at a time of continued growth for Littler in Canada, underscoring the strength of the firm’s expanding labour and employment practice and its
Littler Recognized For Labour and Employment Work in Chambers Canada Guide Read More »
