By Staff, LexisNexis* Fifty-seven per cent of the world’s population lives outside the shelter of the law. Legal Publisher LexisNexis is playing its part to bring that figure down. The rule of law, put simply, is the idea that “no one is above the law”. It is the fundamental basis on which prosperous societies rest. […]
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Among the current employers on the LawFuel Jobs Network – LawFuel will submit your question about legal roles to top recruiters on our panel. Submit your question via the form below. Overseas Opportunities Q: Can you please tell me what overseas job opportunities are looking best currently for a lawyer with 2-3 years PQE?
Buddle Findlay is delighted to have been recognised at the Australian Financial Review’s Client Choice Awards which were held in Melbourne on Wednesday 27 March 2019. Buddle Findlay was a finalist in four categories and are delighted to have won three significant awards: Best Professional Services firm (A$50-200m) – this award covers law, accounting and consulting
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The New Zealand Law Society has released background information on the operation of high profile trials, in preparation for the trial of the alleged killer in the Christchurch mosques massacre, which saw 50 people killed on March 15. The ‘backgrounder’ includes details around those defendants who chose to represent themselves at trial, as the offender
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Senior Wellington lawyer Andrew MacLean Morrison is one of three lawyers suspended from practice, the Law Society announced today. Morrison, a former Commodore of the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club and formerly a principal at his Wellington-based firm Morrison Mallett he was suspended for six months for tampering with a legal document. He had been
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WRMK Lawyers is delighted to welcome Patrick Steuart as its new Director and leader of its newly opened Warkworth office. Patrick joined the firm on 1 March, and the Warkworth office opened in the new Oaks development this week. Patrick’s team includes Warkworth locals Julia Ingham (nee Lockwood), Senior Lawyer, and Vicki Saunders, Legal Executive.
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Top New Zealand law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with Iron Duke Partners, the country’s leader in helping clients navigate public policy to deliver excellent commercial outcomes. In an ever-changing landscape of public policy and global trade, New Zealand businesses are seeking to improve their ongoing performance, and need excellent advice to benefit
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“New Zealand Businesses are playing a significant role in supporting victims of domestic violence,” says White Ribbon Ambassador Anna Campbell, “but we need to do more.” On Monday 1 April a new law comes into effect that allows for domestic violence leave of up to 10 working days. “White Ribbon worked with The Warehouse to
Tompkins Wake chief executive Jon Calder is calling on other Waikato law firms to support the Law Society’s Gender Equality Charter. At an Institute of Directors lunch earlier this month, Calder spoke about his firm’s commitment to the Charter and the work it is doing to meet the Charter requirements – and issued a challenge.
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Good lawyers are increasingly hard to find with demand set to grow. However, recent research uncovers that many firms may be under-utilising key tools & strategies available to attract top talent. Salaries have remained flat despite obvious, and continuing, high demand for quality personnel. These are among the top findings of the 2019 Australasian Legal Practice
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