Power lawyer Philip Crump is the creative mind behind Cranmer’s Substack, a conservative leaning legal blogger.
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Former LawFuel Power Law List member Scott Weenink, a former M&A lawyer, has taken the helm at New Zealand Cricket as the CEO. Weenink, 50, has played 12 first-class and seven List A games for Wellington from 1995 to 1997. He is the brother of Power List member Mark Weenink, presently General Counsel at Todd
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The LawFuel law jobs survey looks at the outlook for New Zealand law jobs by surveying the major biglaw law firms to see what their attitude is towards egal jobs.
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Supreme Court Urges Review of Directors’ Duties >> NZ Law Jobs Here – New Jobs Daily Bell Gully have written about the Mainzeal case, finding against former directors of the failed business, including former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley, saying that there is a need to recalibrate directors’ duties. The firm says in a briefing
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Retired judge and former Power List member Robert Fisher KC has stepped into the argument over the degree to which the judiciary is answerable for sentences. The NZ Herald opinion piece said that criticism is expected and acceptable in an open democratic society. He emphasized that judges are answerable to the public and that public
Former directors of the collapsed construction company Mainzeal, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley, have been ruled liable to pay $39.8 million plus interest and costs to creditors and subcontractors who were left $111 million out of pocket when the company collapsed a decade ago. LawFuel Power Lawyer Jack Hodder KC (right)
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MinterEllisonRuddWatts announced today that the firm has selected the new BNZ Building for its next premises in Wellington. The new BNZ Building is located in the heart of Wellington’s waterfront at One Whitmore Street, with the 15-storey development which spans a full city block. The new building is one of the most seismically advanced developments
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The New Zealand Law Society has given its approval to a proposal aimed at separating its regulatory and membership functions. At present, the organization serves as both a membership association for lawyers and a watchdog responsible for addressing complaints against legal professionals. The recommendation to establish an independent regulatory body was a key aspect of
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Leading the Responsible AI Revolution: Meet Natasha Crampton, the visionary Microsoft lawyer at the forefront of shaping AI ethics. With a global team of 350 experts, she’s driving the responsible development of Microsoft’s AI tools, ensuring they’re crafted with accountability and ethics in mind. In an exclusive interview, Natasha shares insights on the evolving AI landscape, the power of ethical innovation, and Microsoft’s partnerships with cutting-edge Kiwi firms. Dive into the article to discover how responsible AI is transforming industries and society.
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>> Latest NZ Law Jobs Here To help encourage greater diversity in the legal profession, leading New Zealand law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts today launched Ngā Karahipi Whakaeke – the MinterEllisonRuddWatts Awards Programme. Through Ngā Karahipi Whakaeke, the firm will provide financial assistance and mentoring support to Māori law students who are the first member of their
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