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ANZ Bank Impersonation Scam: Critical Advisory for Law Firms

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New Zealand Law Firms Scammed Law firms in New Zealand are facing a sophisticated financial fraud scheme where scammers impersonate ANZ Bank staff, resulting in substantial financial losses exceeding $2 million. Multiple Wellington-based legal practices have been targeted, with funds being transferred offshore. Scam Methodology Initial Contact Fraudsters initiate contact by: Manipulation Tactics Scammers commonly: […]

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NZ Law – New Zealand’s Transparency Legacy at Risk as Officials Seek to Circumvent OIA Scrutiny

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The Transparency Threat Outgoing Chief Ombudsman and Power Lawyer Peter Boshier warns that New Zealand’s standing as a global transparency leader is deteriorating as government officials increasingly pursue legislative exemptions from the Official Information Act (OIA), undermining public oversight of governmental activities. >> Latest Law Jobs on LawFuel’s Network Here In his interview with LawNews,

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Former Russell McVeagh Lawyer James Gardner-Hopkins and The Unforgivingness of Being Brown

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A former Russell McVeagh partner whose misconduct kick-started a #MeToo movement in New Zealand is seeking a new practising certificate after a three-year suspension. James Gardner-Hopkins was found guilty of six misconduct charges by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal. There is no redemption for James, there is an unforgivingness in being brown. He was the

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New Zealand Legal Market Returns to Profit Growth in 2024

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Thomson Reuters NZ Law Report The Thomson Reuters Institute has released its first State of the New Zealand Legal Market report, analyzing recent trends and providing market outlook for 2025. After five years of financial turbulence, New Zealand law firms have begun to stabilize their profit positions in 2024, according to the recently released report.

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Judge’s “That’s Not True” Moment Lands Her in Hot Water with NZ First

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When Judges Become Defendants . . John Bowie, LawFuel publisher Oh, the drama that unfolds when a judge, a political party, and a swanky club collide. Auckland District Court Judge Ema Aitken finds herself in a delicious legal pickle of her own making, fighting for her judicial reputation in New Zealand’s High Court after allegedly

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Auckland Law Faculty Merger Decision Delayed Amid Transparency Concerns

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The University of Auckland has put the brakes on a critical and controversial vote regarding the proposed merger between its law and business faculties, following significant pushback from the law profession over transparency issues. Initially scheduled for a vote this week, the university council’s deliberation has been delayed after criticism mounted over plans to conduct

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How Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Cases Differ in Injury Claims

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Workers Compensation Law Filing an injury claim can be overwhelming, especially when navigating the differences between personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Each follows its own set of rules, procedures, and legal standards, making it crucial to understand which path applies to your situation. Knowing these distinctions can help you prepare for the legal process

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Netflix’s CHAOS And Whether a Prosecutor’s Book Deal Dictated the Manson Narrative?

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What Netflix’s CHAOS Reveals About Vincent Bugliosi CHAOS: The Manson Murders (Netflix, 2025) reignites scrutiny over Vincent Bugliosi’s prosecution of Charles Manson and his book on the scandalous Hollywood multiple murders outlined in his mega-selling Helter Skelter. The Netflix documentary, drawing from Tom O’Neill’s 2019 investigative work, challenges long-held assumptions about Bugliosi’s motives, courtroom strategies, and post-trial career—raising some

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New Zealand Law News – Duncan Cotterill Announces New Partners

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Duncan Cotterill Strengthens Commitment to People, Clients, and Communities with Three New Partners Duncan Cotterill is excited to announce the promotion of three exceptional lawyers: Tim Adams, Kate Mitchell, and Gareth Clendinning, to the firm’s partnership*. Effective from 1 April, these promotions reflect our ongoing commitment to making a meaningful difference for our people, clients,

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