How A Country Law Firm Continues to Expand >> In-House Role? Public Defence Work? Government Law? – See LawFuel’s Jobs Network A new chapter is unfolding at Evans Henderson Woodbridge, one of the North Island’s oldest law firms and a pillar of the Rangitīkei community. With a history stretching back to at least 1910, and […]
Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann has sounded the alarm on rising court fees, warning that they’re making it harder for everyday New Zealanders to access justice. >> Best NZ Law Jobs on LawFuel’s Network Speaking at a New Zealand Law Society event, she highlighted how increased fees-some up by as much as 30 percent -are
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Media Release | 9 April 2025 The Government’s proposed amendment to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) has been criticised as explicitly discriminatory legislation benefiting major Australian-owned banks at the expense of New Zealand consumers. Banking Class Action lawyer, Scott Russell, says: “This amendment represents unprecedented political interference with the judicial process, specifically
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New Zealand Law Firm News To an extensive background in employment law, health and safety and commercial litigation, Sherridan Cook now adds the role of National Chair of Buddle Findlay. Sherridan first joined the firm as a law clerk in Wellington, after growing up in Christchurch. After heading overseas, he returned to the firm around
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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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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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The New Zealand Bar Association’s latest report on the gender ratio of counsel in higher courts highlights a persistent issue of underrepresentation of women who make up 55 percent of the legal profession as of 2023, but remain significantly underrepresented as lead counsel in both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Over the
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Gender-Affirming Letter Backlash The letter written by Stephen Franks law firm, Franks Ogilvie regarding so-called ‘gender affirming care’ has created a firestorm of criticism and two Law Society and a Police complaint from those reportedly offended by the letter sent by Franks’ firm to general practices and warning of potential legal liability for advice they
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Auckland Law School’s ‘Stacked Deck’ Committee The University of Auckland’s decision to exclude practising lawyers and barristers from the committee reviewing its proposed law and business school merger has raised eyebrows and concerns within the law profession, with critics questioning the committee’s ability to adequately assess the potential impact on the legal profession and the
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The current wildfire outbreak in the Eaton Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains, in Southern California have destroyed homes, businesses, and communities, causing financial, emotional, and physical challenges. Legal issues, insurance claims, property damage, and litigation against liable parties will take the center stage now. A professional wildfire attorney will make you aware about your
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