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Saving Lives From Coronavirus By Staying at Home – The ‘Flattening the Curve’ Phenomenon

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For most countries struggling to deal with the coronavirus, the main issue is avoiding a complete breakdown in health services as cases mount and the hospitals are overwhelmed. It is a case of “flattening the curve”, as this article from Vox.com explains. The main uncertainty in the coronavirus outbreak in the United States now is […]

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Chapman Tripp Tech Law Biz Sees New CEO

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Powered by LawFuel – Chapman Tripp’s technology and innovation business, Zeren, has had another successful year in driving the evolution of legal service delivery in New Zealand. This month, after considering the capabilities and structure needed to successfully deliver its business strategy, the firm has announced the appointment of James Fuller as Zeren’s CEO. Zeren delivers

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Pro Bono Lawyers Help Victims of Dunedin Ponzi Scheme Operator Barry Kloogh WhoAdmits $15 Million Fraud

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A Dunedin man who ran a Ponzi scheme has admitted defrauding investors of at least $15.7 million. Barry Edward Kloogh (57) pleaded guilty in the Dunedin District Court today to all but one of the charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office. Kloogh provided financial advisory services through several companies of which he was the

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Prominent New Zealand Lawyer Andrew Hooker Dies in Australian Motorcycle Accident

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Former class action legal leader Andrew Hooker has died in Australia following a motorcycle crash. Mr Hooker, 55, who was most famous for his lawsuits involving Australian bank fees and a test case he took against the Earthquake Commission, died while road testing his new Harley Davidson in Australia. A top New Zealand lawyer has

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Will the effects of the coronavirus allow you to avoid contractual obligations?

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Bell Gully – The first months of 2020 have seen the new coronavirus, COVID-19, grow in its scale and impact, including in New Zealand. The World Health Organisation has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and New Zealand has activated its pandemic response plan. The commercial impacts are likely to be significant,​​ with the

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The Legal Aid List: The Big Law Legal Aid Suppliers

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As might be expected, there are few Biglaw firms providing legal aid – pro bono services generally being their preferred contributor to such matters, but there are still a handful of larger firms on the list. The largest Biglaw earners (rounded figures): Morrison Kent – $853,000 Kensington Swan – $138,000 Tompkins Wake – $138,000 Chapman

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MinterEllisonRuddWatts Partner Stacey Shortall Named Social Mobility Lawyer of the Year

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Congratulations to Partner Stacey Shortall, named Social Mobility Lawyer of the Year at the inaugural Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Awards: Asia-Pacific 2020 announced in Mumbai, India last night. The Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Awards celebrate in-house legal teams and law firms who are furthering the advancement of diversity and inclusion, both within the legal profession and

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The Legal Aid List: The Top 10 Legal Aid Earners Under $1 Million

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Aside from the million dollar legal aid earners, the top 20 legal aid earners under the million mark had Wellington ACC specialists John Miller Law at the top. The full top 10 include: (Earnings rounded to nearest 000) 1. John Miller Law 972,000 2. Phoenix Law 947,000 3. Victoria Law 964,000 4. Thomas Dewar Sziranyi

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