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Murray Bolton Quarantine Decision – Wants To Help Kiwis Stuck in “Broken System”

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  Murray Bolton – Press Release – Auckland businessman Murray Bolton says he is relieved that he will be able to self-isolate safely at home on returning from overseas, following a successful judicial review of officials’ decision-making in his case, and now wants to help other New Zealanders who do not have the financial resources […]

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Law Firm Tompkins Wake’s ‘Rotorua Lifestyle’ Factors Drives 30 Per Cent Growth

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Hamilton-based Tompkins Wake has seen 30 per cent growth in its Rotorua office in the three years since it expanded into the city, with Catriona Gordon now joining the firm after working at her Lava Law practice for the last seven years. Chief Executive Jon Calder says the addition of the new lawyers extends the

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Chapman Tripp Introduces Climate Change Expert As Partner

  Chapman Tripp is pleased to welcome a new partner with the promotion of Alana Lampitt a resource management and environmental law practitioner with specialist expertise in climate change regulation and emissions trading. Commenting on the appointment, Chief Executive Partner, Pip England said, “Alana brings such a wealth of knowledge, together with a vitality and enthusiasm that is infectious to

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Legal Communications Roles at Chief Justice Office Vital To Assist With Increased Judicial Transparency

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The Ministry of Justice’s new judicial intranet has seen two key roles advertised for communications professionals or lawyers seeking to play a role in assisting in making the judicial system more transparent. The two communications roles are for writers, either legal writers or otherwise, who can assist in the oversight of the Ministry of Justice’s

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Anti-Vax Lawyer Subject To Law Society Complaint

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A formal complaint against lawyer and anti-vaccine campaigner Sue Grey​ says she is using her status in the legal profession to further her “flawed, inaccurate and dangerous” claims about Covid-19. FACT Aotearoa​, a group formed to counter misinformation and conspiracy theories in New Zealand, lodged a formal complaint with the New Zealand Law Society​ against

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5 Key (Often Overlooked) Ways To Achieve Top Law Firm Reviews By Clients For Your Firm

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  Getting good law firm reviews by clients is a key objective for many law firms, but getting to the holy grail of a retinue of top law firm reviews is easier said than done unless you follow some key rules.   The problem for many firms is they relegate the importance of their reviews. 

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New Zealand Law – Nine New District Court Judges Appointed by Attorney General

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Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of nine District Court Judges. The appointees will take up their roles in November and December 2021, replacing sitting judges who have reached retirement age. There are five women and four men and a range of ethnic and work backgrounds among the appointees. Those taking up appointment to

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New Zealand Law – DLA Piper Appoint New Senior Lawyers

Global law firm DLA Piper is pleased to announce the appointments of two senior lawyers: Carl Blake, Special Counsel, Employment and Greg Mitchell, Senior Associate, Corporate M&A. Carl Blake specialises in all aspects of employment law, health and safety and privacy. He provides strategic advice for corporate organisations, in both New Zealand and globally, on

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NZ Bar Association – The Dark Art of Cross Examination

NZ Bar Association Webinar Starts 5:00pm Wednesday, 27 October 2021 Ends 6:30pm Wednesday, 27 October 2021 Type CPD Training Location At your desk From your location Everywhere, unknown 1010 New Zealand See map: Google Maps Presented by Hon. Nick Davidson QC and David Jones QC, chaired by Phil Shamy, this 1.5 hour webinar covers important aspects cross-examination including ethics, witness reliability and

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