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New Zealand Lawyer News – Russell McVeagh Experts Contribute to Chambers Energy Guide

>> Latest law Jobs Here Our experts Michael Loan, Mei Fern Johnson, Bevan Peachey and Daniel Minhinnick are pleased to have contributed to the New Zealand chapter of the Chambers & Partners Renewable Energy Guide 2024: A Global Practice Guide. The new guide features 17 jurisdictions. The guide provides the latest legal information on the energy transition and renewable energy technologies […]

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NZ-Based Tech Company Xero Faces Discrimination Claim

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Xero, the Wellington-based, cloud-based accounting software company and an engineering manager are facing allegations of pay discrimination and bullying in a lawsuit filed with the Fair Work Commission in Australia. Ann Montagu-Navarrette, a software engineer with the company, has alleged in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia that she was subjected to bullying

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The New Zealand Law Quartet of Power Women Lawyers

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New Zealand Law Lady Leaders New Zealand’s legal profession has made a remarkable transition with the recent appointment of Justice Christine French as president of the Court of Appeal, which marks a milestone with herself, the Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann the Chief High Court Judge and the Attorney General as all women. >> Latest

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Was There ‘Rich White Man’s Justice’ in The Polkinghorne Case?

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An opinion piece written in Newsroom by Auckland University Associate Professor Carrie Leonetti provided a critique of the “two-tiered system of justice” in New Zealand. >> Latest NZ law jobs here on LawFuel The Polkinghorne trial, she said, serves as a stark example of how wealth and privilege can significantly influence the legal process. As

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KC Seeks To Change Requirement For Tikanga Maori Coursework

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Gary Judd KC, who previously lodged a formal complaint regarding the required course, has expressed concerns to MPs about law students being compelled to participate in what he views as a political decolonization agenda by attending tikanga Māori coursework. >> See the latest and best law jobs in NZ here Judd contends that tikanga should

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MinterEllisonRuddWatts announces Ngā Karahipi Whakaeke recipients

This year’s awardees of MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ -Ngā Karahipi Whakaeke – Awards Programme have been announced. Congratulations to Stacia Haitana from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington and Bobby-Rae Walker from Waipapa Taumata Rau – University of Auckland who have been awarded financial assistance of $5,000 as well as mentoring and CV support from top New Zealand

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Don Brash Sues Matthew Hooton in Defamation Action

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Former Reserve Bank Governor and Opposition Leader Don Brash has filed a defamation claims against Matthew Hooton after attempts to resolve the matter proved unsuccessful. >> Latest Law Jobs on LawFuel’s Network Brash, represented by Stephen Franks, has retained defamation lawyers Peter McKnight (pictured) and Ali Romanos as counsel and follows Files Defamation Claim Against

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Du Val Group Owners Seek Legal Aid to Fight FMA Charges

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The founders of Du Val Group, Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke, have applied for legal aid to defend themselves against charges brought by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). >> Looking for a new law job? Look Here The FMA has taken action against Du Val and its founders, Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke,suggesting potential violations of financial

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Former Crown Law Office Lawyer Bring Maori Legal Expertise to Cook Islands

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Andrew Irwin made the change to work in the Cook Islands – from the Islands and from his Wellington home via Zoom – when he decided he wanted to bring his knowledge in Māori land law, Treaty of Waitangi matters, and constitutional issues to bear on similar challenges faced in the Cook Islands. >> Change

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Duncan Cotterill Appoint New CEO and Chair

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>> Your new law job – Check LawFuel’s law jobs network for the best law jobs Duncan Cotterill have announced new law firm leaders, appointing Glen Cornelius to replace Peter Boyle who retired at the beginning of the year. Cornelius, an engineer, was last year appointed President of Engineering New Zealand and will now move

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