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The ‘Seymour’ Bill: The Quiet Backroom Struggle Between Parliament and The Courts

Lawyers, New Zealand Law News, Press Releases / November 28, 2024

Dr Bryce Edwards The first question in politics is “who rules?” It’s at the forefront of the debate about David Seymour’s Treaty Principles bill, which holds that the Government has the ultimate right to govern and Parliament has the full power to make laws. Te Pati Māori argues that Māori never ceded sovereignty and should […]

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Kirkland & Ellis Bolsters London Fund Finance Practice with High-Profile Hire

Big Law, Lawyers, Press Releases / November 27, 2024

Profile lateral hires in the competitive London law market continue with Kirland’s hiring Andrew Husdan, a highly regarded fund finance expert from Clifford Chance, who will join Kirkland in London as partner. Husdan is a highly respected fund finance law expert. His expertise encompasses a wide range of financial structures, including traditional financings, hybrid arrangements,

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Damian Williams, US Attorney Manhattan Announces Resignation

Lawyers, Press Releases, US Law / November 26, 2024

Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York has announced his “bittersweet” resignation from the powerful legal role, which will take effect on 13 December. The announcement of his resignation is carried in the media statement below – Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York,

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Squire Patton Pay Tribute To Lawyer Who Died In Laos Tragedy

Lawyers, Press Releases, UK Law / November 24, 2024

Squire Patton Boggs has expressed deep condolences following the tragic death of Simone White, a London-based associate at the firm, who died while on vacation in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning. White, an intellectual property (IP) associate, was among six tourists who died after allegedly consuming bootleg alcohol in Vang Vieng, a popular tourist

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Simpson Thacher Recruit Leading Finance Lawyer From Linklaters

Lawyers, Press Releases, UK Law / November 23, 2024

Dan Peach has been recruited by Simpson Thacher from Linklaters who have been building the firm’s European finance and private equity team. The media announcement about the lateral move is shown below – Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced that Dan Peach will join the Firm’s London office as a Partner, where he will focus on

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‘Hair raising’ Stories From Farewell Sitting For Justice Simon Moore

Lawyers, New Zealand Law News / November 22, 2024

Justice Simon Moore’s valedictory sitting at the High Court in Auckland was a celebration of his 44-year legal career, filled with laughter, roasts, and heartfelt tributes. >> Looking for a new law job? Look no further – LawFuel Jobs Network The event, held in courtroom one, saw a packed audience of family, friends, and senior

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Entertainment Lawyer & Women of Influence Member Heidy Vaquerano on AI and Other Challenges

Law Firms, Lawyers, US Law / November 20, 2024

Heidy Vaquerano at Fox Rothschild is a member of the LA Business First ‘Women of Influence’ list and as an entertainment lawyer has provided an interview about her views on her profession, the law and making a difference for women and lawyers. Vaquerano told L.A. Business First that, “AI is the biggest challenge.” She explained that “there

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Lawyers Mourn Death of Adventurous Christchurch Barrister

Lawyers, New Zealand Law News / November 20, 2024

Christchurch barrister Lee Lee Heah died in a climbing accident at Arapiles National Park in Victoria, Australia. The 69-year-old lawyer, known for her adventurous spirit and dedication to her profession, fell to her death while scaling the final section of a climb on Eskimo Nell. Heah, who was admitted to the bar in 1986, had

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Murphy’s Law – Chris Murphy, The Criminal Law Star Alan Jones Uses

Australia Law News, LawStars, Lawyers / November 20, 2024

When the police came to arrest Australian radio heavyweight Alan Jones it was Chris Murphy who was beside the famed broadcaster, just as he has stood beside so many others facing criminal prosecution. Jones, the veteran Australian broadcaster and former rugby coach faces multiple indecent assault and related charges for historic sex offences. And Chris

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A lawyer’s survival guide for starting a business while growing your family

Australia Law News, Law Firm Management, Lawyers / November 18, 2024

Melanie Vairawanathan Starting a law firm is an exciting milestone. Yet, diving into entrepreneurship while also growing your family can feel like balancing on a tightrope without a net. I experienced this firsthand when I found out I was expecting my first child just months after launching my own law firm in 2022. The journey

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