New Zealand Law Lady Leaders New Zealand’s legal profession has made a remarkable transition with the recent appointment of Justice Christine French as president of the Court of Appeal, which marks a milestone with herself, the Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann the Chief High Court Judge and the Attorney General as all women. >> Latest […]
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Resignation of General Counsel and Company Secretary Thursday 24th October 2024 Text too small? Pursuant to NZX Listing Rule 3.20.1(a), SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited (SkyCity) advises that Jo Wong has resigned and will step down from the role of General Counsel and Company Secretary on 22 January 2025. SkyCity Chief Executive Officer Jason Walbridge commented
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An opinion piece written in Newsroom by Auckland University Associate Professor Carrie Leonetti provided a critique of the “two-tiered system of justice” in New Zealand. >> Latest NZ law jobs here on LawFuel The Polkinghorne trial, she said, serves as a stark example of how wealth and privilege can significantly influence the legal process. As
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Gary Judd KC, who previously lodged a formal complaint regarding the required course, has expressed concerns to MPs about law students being compelled to participate in what he views as a political decolonization agenda by attending tikanga Māori coursework. >> See the latest and best law jobs in NZ here Judd contends that tikanga should
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This year’s awardees of MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ -Ngā Karahipi Whakaeke – Awards Programme have been announced. Congratulations to Stacia Haitana from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington and Bobby-Rae Walker from Waipapa Taumata Rau – University of Auckland who have been awarded financial assistance of $5,000 as well as mentoring and CV support from top New Zealand
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Former Reserve Bank Governor and Opposition Leader Don Brash has filed a defamation claims against Matthew Hooton after attempts to resolve the matter proved unsuccessful. >> Latest Law Jobs on LawFuel’s Network Brash, represented by Stephen Franks, has retained defamation lawyers Peter McKnight (pictured) and Ali Romanos as counsel and follows Files Defamation Claim Against
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The founders of Du Val Group, Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke, have applied for legal aid to defend themselves against charges brought by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). >> Looking for a new law job? Look Here The FMA has taken action against Du Val and its founders, Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke,suggesting potential violations of financial
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Andrew Irwin made the change to work in the Cook Islands – from the Islands and from his Wellington home via Zoom – when he decided he wanted to bring his knowledge in Māori land law, Treaty of Waitangi matters, and constitutional issues to bear on similar challenges faced in the Cook Islands. >> Change
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The $99 Million Legal Cost to Tarnished Bank Insignia Financial, ANZ, and Zurich Australia have reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit filed in December 2020 which will see ANZ paying $99 million to settle two class action lawsuits. The lawsuit addressed allegations of excessive fees charged to superannuation funds and inadequate investment returns.
Law Firm SEO: Attract Clients While You Sleep Jacqui Coombe, LawFuel legaltech contributor Ever feel like your law firm is the best-kept secret in town? You’re not alone. In today’s digital jungle, even the most brilliant legal minds can get lost in the noise. But here’s the kicker: with the right SEO strategy, you can
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