[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The recent refusal by the Commerce Commission to permit the merger between Vero and Tower Insurance is an example of the key decisions being made by one of New Zealand’s most important regulatory bodies. It also demonstrates the need for lawyers to be ‘on their game’ when it comes to assessing the criteria that apply […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Getting a break as a solo lawyer can be one of the biggest problems of sole practice. But there are some things the solo lawyer can do that ensure they get the break they need. While the merits of working for yourself are numerous, the downside is the need to simply take a break
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Infamous escapee and toupee-claimant Phillip John Smith has had another successful day in court, defeating a Department of Corrections attempt to strike out his judicial review claim. Smith, who successfully brought an action against the Department of Corrections for their refusal to permit him to wear his toupee in March, and had also successfully
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Newly appointed High Court Judge Gerardus van Bohemen may have one of the more colourful careers already behind him – from fights with the Russians in New York, to police drug raids in Wellington. The man who has been partner in three law firms and had multiple re-entry trips back to Foreign Affairs will
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peter Watts QC, one of New Zealand’s leading barristers and legal academics, is joining Auckland’s Bankside Chambers in full time practice. A Power Lawyer on LawFuel’s Power Lawyer list, Mr Watts is also a Visiting Professor at Oxford University, where he teaches each year with such celebrated lawyers as retired judge Lord Hoffman. Peter Watts
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BALTIMORE, MD (July 11, 2017) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce esteemed employment litigator Donald (Donny) E. English, Jr. has joined the firm’s Baltimore office as a Principal. Mr. English, who has almost two decades of experience litigating a broad range of employment law matters, joins Jackson
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that HAENA PARK was sentenced in Manhattan federal court to three years in prison for defrauding investors of more than $23 million. PARK pled guilty on January 13, 2017, to one count of commodities fraud before U.S. District
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Duncan Cotterill is delighted to announce the promotion of Katrina Hammon to partner. Katrina has made a significant contribution over the past 12 months in her position at Duncan Cotterill, leading the national retail and franchise team and building upon trusted relationships both here and in Australia. Duncan Cotterill partner Raewyn Lovett says, “The
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BOSTON – Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Michael Wall has joined the firm’s Sports Industry Team as of counsel in the Boston office. Previously, Wall was executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Performance Sports Group Ltd., a designer and manufacturer of hockey, baseball and lacrosse equipment and apparel under the
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are proud to announce Henry Brandts-Giesen’s appointment to Partner in the Private Wealth practice of Kensington Swan. With the transition of former partner, Tim MacAvoy, into a consulting role with the firm, Henry also takes on the role of head of the Private Wealth practice. He leads a team which assists private clients, families,
