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Groundbreakers at Chapman Tripp

Groundbreakers

Powered by LawFuel – In a busy and more demanding environment, Chapman Tripp is pleased to announce the appointment of three new partners in its Auckland and Christchurch offices, effective 1 December >> Latest roles on LawFuel Jobs – ER at Health Ministry, Wellington; Parental Leave Opportunity, Auckland; In-House Litigation Role, Wellington Chapman Tripp chief executive

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Jack Hodder

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28 Jack Hodder, QC Jack Hodder QC former Chapman Tripp senior litigator Jack Hodder has continued to demonstrate his power plays through his recent representation of former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley, and fellow directors Peter Gomm, Clive Tilby, and Sir Paul Collins who were all directors of the failed Mainzeal Construction company in 2013. He was also hired

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Barrister Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering

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Auckland barrister Andrew Simpson, 41, has pleaded guilty to money laundering transactions which allegedly aided the Comancheros Motorcycle Club.  He was arrested in April along with others during a number of raids across Auckland when almost $4 million in assets was seized. His name suppression was dropped on Wednesday, at the High Court at Auckland in

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Sexual Harassment & Money Laundering in Legal Profession a Key Component of UK’s Tougher New Law Regs

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The new regulatory rules governing solicitors in the UK has seen sexual harassment and money laundering infringements with other measures made more robust by the new regulations, while also easing the way for lawyers to work individually. The oversight of solicitors has been introduced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), coming into force in September

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Grammy-Winning Music Producer Jailed For 2 Years For Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards

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            LOS ANGELES – A Grammy Award-winning music producer was sentenced today to 24 months in federal prison for fraudulently using his clients’ credit card information to purchase services for his wedding, as well as airline fares and hotel reservations for himself and his family.             Anthony Wade Evans, a.k.a. “Devine Evans,” 45, of Porter Ranch, was

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Law Firm Branding – The Trend Continues With Seyfarth’s New Look

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Christine Hansen – Law firm branding and image has always been a key towards law firms seeking to achieve top law firm marketing results, with Seyfarth Shaw being the latest of the Big US firms to undertake a revamp. Seyfarth is now branded simply as . . surprise, surprise . . Seyfarth and follows rebranding

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What Social Media Channels Law Firms Using . . (Hint: Facebook’s Not Top)

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Facebook is losing out to other social media platforms for law firms, according to a new report. Consultancy Good2bSocial’s annual report card, the Social Law Firm Index includes more firms than ever since commencing its reports in 2013, measuring social media reach, performance, engagement on both firm websites and social media platforms. DLA Piper came

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Top Young Private Practice Legal Talent

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Liz Blythe named NZ’s top young private practice talent Technology Partner Liz Blythe has been honoured with the title ‘Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year’ at the 2019 New Zealand Law Awards. Liz is passionate about technology and helping her clients to achieve positive change through innovation. Liz’s specialist area of expertise, her significant

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