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NZ Law Society Accepts Need For Independent Regulator

Regulation

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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The Growing Kiwi Law Firm Offering Unique Opportunities For Legal Roles

Waikato River

Tompkins Wake has been on a steady growth path in recent years with its acquisition of smaller law firms and opening new offices, but it has also been a consistently popular ’employer of choice’ when it comes to attracting new lawyers. Currently the firm is offering a range of legal jobs, but apart from the

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Unveiling the Auckland Mayoral Splurge: Big Bucks on Law Firms and Consultants

Wayne Rogers

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown recently expressed shock at the substantial expenditures made by his council on legal firms and consultants, but he has spent over $90,000 in one month on external lawyers in one month, according to reports. Since October 8, Stuff report that Wayne Brown’s total spend on legal advice has surpassed $300,000, with

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