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NZ Law Commission Proposes Evidence Act Overhaul to Tackle Legal Injustices

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NZ Law Commission Proposes Evidence Act Overhaul to Tackle Legal Injustices

The Law Commission has completed a review of the Evidence Act 2006, concluding that although the Act generally works well, there are changes required relating to tikanga, the hearsay rule, improperly obtained evidence and other areas. Check the latest jobs on New Zealand’s best law jobs network The Commission media release: Changes to the Evidence […]

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Government Moves to Relieve New Zealand Family Court Backlog with New Appointments

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Government Moves to Relieve New Zealand Family Court Backlog with New Appointments

The backlog in Family Court cases has seen the government appoint associates to assist in clearing the 16,000 cases currently before the Family Court. Attorney General Judith Collins announced the appointments today with the six appointments, designed to free time for Judges to handle the substantive matters relating to the cases before them. The Minister’s

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Criminal Law Australia: Top Young Criminal Lawyer Named

Australia, Press Releases /

Conditsis Lawyers is proud to announce that Francis Caesar Devine, a dedicated member of their criminal law team, has been awarded the prestigious Lawyers Weekly ‘Top 30 Under 30’ award in the Criminal Law category. The black-tie ceremony, held at The Star in Sydney on Thursday 7th March, saw Mr Devine recognised for his exceptional

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US Attorney Launches Safe Cities Response To Violent Gun Offenses

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Launches Operation Safe Cities to Coordinate Regional Law Enforcement Response to the Most Violent Offenders Involved in Commercial Robberies and Gun Offenses LOS ANGELES – Federal and local law enforcement officials today announced the launch of Operation Safe Cities, an initiative that includes new protocols, enhanced partnerships and a renewed emphasis on violent

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Tragic Loss: Otago Law School Mourns Brilliant Alumnus in Suspected Hit-and-Run in Sydney

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Tragic Loss: Otago Law School Mourns Brilliant Alumnus in Suspected Hit-and-Run in Sydney

The University of Otago’s law faculty is grieving the loss of one of its esteemed alumni, who tragically lost his life in what appears to be a hit-and-run incident in Sydney. Mitch East, 28 was a former Meredith Connell solicitor, who had also worked with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack.

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Maurice Blackburn Make Historic Settlement In Uber Class Action

Australia, Press Releases /
FAQ: Legal and Liability Issues Over Uber Car Accidents

There has been a historic settlement reached in the Uber class action, with Uber to pay $272 million – the fifth highest class action resolution ever in Australian legal history. As a result, the Supreme Court trial due to begin today will not be proceeding. The Court will need to approve the settlement as being

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New Zealand Law: Specialist Health Law Firm Joins Dentons New Zealand

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New Zealand Law: Specialist Health Law Firm Joins Dentons New Zealand

Leading health law firm Claro will be joining Dentons from 1 April 2024. The addition of Claro will position Dentons New Zealand as a leading full service health law firm.  >> Best Law Jobs In New Zealand Here Dentons will also expand its geographical presence in New Zealand, opening an office in Christchurch, a key

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Prestigious Law Firms – White & Case See Partner Profits Exceed $3 Million

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Prestigious Law Firms - White & Case See Partner Profits Exceed $3 Million

Moving Up The Most Prestigious Law Firm Rankings White & Case may be moving up the LawFuel List of Most Prestigious Law Firms in the World with its latest revenue rankings, showing the average profit per equity partner at $3.1 million – a 13 percent increase over last year’s $2.8 million – a handy-enough take-home

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Threat to Judiciary: Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Orange County Family Law Judge

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            LOS ANGELES – A former Orange County resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly threatening to kill a superior court judge who presided over his family law case, the Justice Department announced today.             Byrom Zuniga Sanchez, 32, formerly of Laguna Niguel, but whose most recent residence was in Morella, Mexico, is

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NZ – Based Business Litigation Boutique Expands With Singapore Office

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NZ - Based Business Litigation Boutique Expands With Singapore Office

New Zealand attorneys Timothy Lindsay and Kim Francis have collaborated with Australian Mark Mangan, based in Singapore, to establish a specialized business litigation and arbitration practice with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. With offices in Auckland and Singapore, Lindsay Francis & Mangan will be comprised of nine associates, as announced on Monday. The firm

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