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Winston Peters Disavows Key Claim in Attorney-General’s Letter – Judicial Conduct Panel Report on Judge Ema Aitken

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In a significant procedural footnote to New Zealand’s first full Judicial Conduct Panel inquiry, Winston Peters has formally disavowed a specific statement attributed to him in a letter sent by then-Attorney-General Judith Collins to Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann.

The revelation is contained in the Judicial Conduct Panel’s report released on 10 April 2026 into the conduct of acting District Court Judge Ema Aitken, which we have reported previously on several occasions, as befits hearings of rowdy judicial goings-on in salubrious surroundings.
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The Clock is Ticking: What Florida’s New Tort Rules Mean for Accident Victims and Their Lawyers

Personal Injury Law, Press Releases /

Image generated by Gemini Power Briefing: Norden Leacox, Injury Lawyers Florida’s legal landscape just went through a seismic shift. House Bill 837 wasn’t just a legislative update; it fundamentally re-engineered the balance of power between accident victims and the insurance industry. After a contentious political battle, the dust is settling to reveal a far more

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Who Pays When an Offshore Oil Rig Explodes in 2026?

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Power Law Briefing: Greenberg Streitch, Injury Lawyers Offshore drilling is expanding fast in 2026 as global energy demands intensify. That aggressive pace is pushing crews into some of the most volatile work environments on the planet, where safety margins are razor-thin. So when a rig blows, who actually foots the bill? Even during periods of

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How AI Receptionists Are Changing Client Communication in Legal Practices?

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Article source: Atty.ai To attract and retain clients, most law firms must have effective communication methods. Today’s clients want instant responses when reaching out to their lawyer for emergency questions and/or concerns regarding their legal matters. According to a report released last year on the legal industry, approximately 64 percent of the individuals who reached

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Against the Tide – Perkins Coie returns to Mainland China

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While nearly 20 US law firms have closed one or more offices in mainland China since 2024, Perkins Coie is making a notable counter-move. The firm itself closed its Shanghai office in early 2024 becoming part of the exodus driven by economic uncertainty, US-China decoupling, and M&A activity at a twelve-year low. Now, barely a

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Why Hiring a Brain Injury Attorney Early Can Save Your Case

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Article source: California Trial Law Group Brain injuries are some of the hardest personal injury cases to deal with. A traumatic brain injury is not always obvious, like a broken bone or a visible wound. The symptoms can change over weeks or even months. Insurance companies are aware of this and often deny or reduce

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NZ Law – The Great Escape: Why NZ’s Regional Law Firms Can’t Hold Their Lawyers

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>> In-House Role – Top Role – Just Listed The numbers tell a brutal story. Only 7.2% of new practising certificates issued since July 2025 went to lawyers working in regional New Zealand NZ Herald, according to Law Society chief executive Katie Rusbatch. The rest? Auckland, Wellington, or increasingly, across the Tasman where salaries dwarf

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Crypto regulation in Europe: what startups need to know before launching

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Discover how crypto regulation works in Europe under MiCA. Learn what startups need to know before launching a crypto business, including licensing, compliance, and legal requirements  Europe is rapidly becoming one of the most regulated jurisdictions for the crypto industry. With the introduction of the MiCA regulation, the EU is creating a unified framework for

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Sports Law Deal Sees Simpson Thacher Score Triple Partner Hire for M&A Boom

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has strengthened its position as a go-to firm for sports lawyers and high-stakes sports M&A with a high-profile triple partner hire. Michael Kuh and Eric Geffner have joined as Partners in the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and will co-head the firm’s Sports group within its Sports, Media and Entertainment offering.

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Why Legal Professionals Are Often Surprisingly Underprepared for Their Own Financial Decisions

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Article source – AmeriSave There’s a version of the lawyer stereotype that involves sharp analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and an almost pathological ability to spot risk. And in the courtroom, or across a negotiating table, that version is often accurate. When it comes to their own personal finances, however, legal professionals — from

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