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New Work-From-Home Technology Arrives in New Zealand – Powerful Cloud-Based Dictation Tool For Lawyers and Others Arrives

Philips brings the complete cloud dictation workflow to New Zealand – Work from anywhere, anytime The concept of the “office” is changing and expanding in today’s digitally driven world. Due to business globalization, travel restrictions and a renewed focus on work-life balance, many formerly office-based employees have been opting for flexible work arrangements. While this might […]

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Philips SpeechLive now available in New Zealand

The cost-effective cloud dictation solution is optimised for mobility, offering speech recognition and transcription services Auckland, New Zealand 22 July 2020 – Speech Processing Solutions, the market leader in professional dictation and speech-to-text solutions, has launched its cloud dictation solution Philips SpeechLive in New Zealand. Catering to hybrid working environments with both an office-based and

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Cluster Muck – A Melbourne Law Firm Becomes Cluster Hotspot, While Sydney Law Firm Taken To Task Over Anti-Mask Stance

A Sydney law firm that has encouraged individuals required to wear masks to avoid infection in the pandemic has been trolled for its “free advice” to ignore the requirement and face off with the Victorian government in court. ‘Free legal advice to all Victorians. Don’t wear a mask. Get a $200 fine then elect to

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Lawyer Blamed ‘Spendthrift’ Client For Part of $900,000 Theft

Former Wairarapa lawyer Lindsay Boyd Gribben blamed one elderly ‘spendthrift’ client for part of the money he had stolen. Gribben, who previously practised in the South Island before moving to the Wairarapa, was struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors last week, for misappropriating more than $900,000 over a nine-year period. The action by

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Lawyer Explains The Slavery Risks Faced by Kiwi Businesses

Slavery has once again become front-and-centre of issues for many companies, but it has not been something that until now has resonated with New Zealand businesses. However, new Australian legislation will ensure that companies need to carefully examine their operations and supply chain to look at working conditions that may be linked to modern slavery.

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Bob Jones – Why The Green Party Are Frauds

Sir Bob Jones – Recently there was a Federal by-election in Australia in the Labour-held marginal seat of Eden-Monaro. In a tight race Labour scraped back, thanks to the Greens preferential votes going their way. But note this. The Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt remarked afterwards, “the result sent a clear message to the government

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The Ones to Watch: The Leading Litigation Up-and-Comer

“I have been thoroughly impressed with not only Amanda’s skills in the Court room when making lengthy and complex submissions but her knowledge of the High Court rules and process is second to none . . ” Fiona McGregor, Barrister [adrotate banner=”89″] Keegan Alexander partner Amanda Hyde emerges as the strongest contender in the LawFuel

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Tamihere vs. Hosking – Being a Trained Lawyer Helped

Lawyer John Tamihere claimed his background as a lawyer helped in his obtaining of a settlement over defamatory claims made by NZME-owned Newstalk ZB host Mike Hosking. NZ Herald Pic. Photo: RNZ / Anneke Smith Tamihere received his Court-ordered apology in the High Court, read by lawyer Alan Ringwood, Bell Gully media lawyer and litigator. Ringwood

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Power Lawyer Judith Collins’ And Her Strong Law-And-Order Credentials

Judith Collins’ role as new National Party leader cements a leadership role she has sought for some time, as a lawyer who also once served as president of the Auckland District Law Society and has been a strong ‘law and order’ proponent for decades. Her election to National leadership following the inglorious appointment-and-departure of the

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