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NZ Law Society – Lawyer Who Refused To Stand Down Censured by Standards Committee

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>> Best Law Jobs on LawFuel’s Jobs Network A Lawyers Standards Committee found Nelson Lawyer Sue Grey engaged in unsatisfactory conduct under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 by refusing to stand down when ordered to do so by a judge. While the Committee accepted Ms Grey had been genuinely motivated to assist the self-represented […]

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US Justice Clarence Thomas’ Private Jet Trip To New Zealand Hits Political Turbulence

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Senate finance committee learned of additional undisclosed travel on Harlan Crow’s jet Clarence Thomas, the conservative Supreme Court justice who has already helped upend two cases against former president Donald Trump, has once again found himself at the center of an ethics storm after failing to disclose additional private travel – to Hawaii and New

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Investigation Into Law Society President Commenced

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The New Zealand Law Society has initiated an investigation into New Zealand Law Society president Frazer Barton with two private complaints against him being lodged with the Society. The investigations come in the wake of Barton’s connection to the destruction of documents by Presbyterian Support Otago, as detailed in the final report of the Royal

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The Rise and Fall of Firmsy: A Cautionary Tale in New Zealand’s Legaltech Landscape

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Legal Tech Liquidation Lessons The liquidation of the Taranaki-based law tech startup Firmsy is a salutary tale for startups but also demonstrates the pressures of succeeding in the competitive legal tech space. The firm was placed in voluntary liquidation by founder Claudia King. In the ever-evolving world of legal technology Firmsy (formerly Automio) serves as

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NZ Law News – MinterEllisonRuddWatts Relocates Wellington NZ Office

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MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to announce that our Wellington office has successfully relocated to BNZ Place at One Whitmore Street, Wellington. >> Check Your New Law Job Here BNZ Place, a 15-storey development located in the heart of Wellington’s waterfront, is one of the most seismically advanced and efficient buildings in New Zealand. It has been

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New Zealand Lawyers – Laura Scampion’s vision for a more inclusive and equitable legal profession

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>> See The Best Law Jobs on the Best Law Job Network 25 July 2024 – Laura Scampion’s leadership at DLA Piper has had a profound impact on the legal profession and her influence extends beyond the legal community, making her a deserving candidate for recognition as one of the most influential lawyers in New Zealand. Her work

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The Celeb Barrister And ‘Chaser’ Shaun Wallace And His Successful Side Hustle

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On a recent visit to New Zealand, barrister and ‘Chase’ TV celeb Shaun Wallace was invited to one of the country’s leading barristers’ chambers where the amiable, rugby-loving quizzer enjoyed rubbing shoulders with fellow barristers. A member of Great James Street Chambers, Dr Shaun Wallace has a considerable reputation as a criminal defense barrister despite

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Former Wellington Lawyer In Out-of-Court Settlement With Capital Rich Lister

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Mark Dunajtschik has settled a dispute with his former solicitor and Wellington property developer Mike Garnham, who he alleged owed him over $6 million. >> The Best NZ Law Jobs on NZ’s Best Law Network – See Them Here The case, filed by Dunajtschik and his wife Dorothy Spotswood against parties including Garnham, was settled

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