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NZ Law Commission Proposes Evidence Act Overhaul to Tackle Legal Injustices

The Law Commission has completed a review of the Evidence Act 2006, concluding that although the Act generally works well, there are changes required relating to tikanga, the hearsay rule, improperly obtained evidence and other areas. Check the latest jobs on New Zealand’s best law jobs network The Commission media release: Changes to the Evidence […]

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Senior Criminal Barrister Points Out Conflict Issues With The Judge and Ghahraman

>> Your new law job may be on New Zealand’s best law jobs network The conflict of issue perception between the Judge handling the shoplifting charges against former Greens MP Golriz Ghahraman continue to concern many who observe the case, including a leading KC who emphasised the need for actual and perceived impartiality on the

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Successful Progression For NZ In-House Counsel In New Role

>> Latest Law Jobs on New Zealand’s Best Law Jobs Network Former Russell McVeagh lawyer Emily Reeve has been appointed Executive General Manager for Legal & Risk at Kordia, following a successful career as an in-house counsel. Reeve brings with her a wealth of experience in the realm of in-house counsel. Her most recent role

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Who Is The Easily Overlooked New Zealand Lawyer Power Player in Cabinet?

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Attorney General Judith Collins is a major power player in the Luxon Cabinet, holding two law degrees and with a legal career spanning four decades. We outlined Collins’ background in this article, demonstrating her chameleon-like ability to recreate her political and legal careers at different times and she has continued to present the face of

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The New Zealand Law Power List – The Young New Entrant ‘Super Lawyer’

Among the new entrants in the LawFuel Power List of the 40 most powerful lawyers in the country – about to be announced – is the new corporate lawyer appointed as General Manager of Corporate Affairs for the $47 billion Fund, former Bell Gully lawyer Christina Billett Being involved in a governance capacity screening Fund

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