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The Roastbusters Scandal and How Antiquated Language Places Sexual Assault Complainants in Further Jeopardy

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Trouble at Factory: More Issues At Russell McVeagh

Brenda Midson* One of New Zealand’s most notorious sexual misconduct cases re-emerged recently when a ringleader of the Roast Busters, a group of teenagers who were investigated five years ago for alleged sexual offences against underage girls, gave a television interview. The interview sparked outrage, and the broadcaster was criticised for providing a platform for the group’s leader, while […]

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NZ Law Society Not To Review Sexual Harassment Finding Against Lawyer

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The New Zealand Law Society is not seeking a review of a finding by a lawyers standards committee that a lawyer was guilty of unsatisfactory conduct after he sexually harassed two of his law firm’s employees. The decision was published recently. The Law Society has stated its position in response to comments by some lawyers

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NZ Law Tech Innovator With Tech Tips For Law Firms

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The ongoing development of legal technology is changing many things in the legal profession and the need to understand what is happening has become more important than ever for the profession. But law firms can innovate without having to spend a great deal too, as was recently demonstrated by legal entrepreneur Tamina Cunningham-Adam, one of

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NZ Law News – MinterEllisonRuddWatts Promotes Lawyers to Senior Roles

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Top New Zealand law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts has promoted six lawyers into senior positions, effective 1 January 2019 – further bolstering its prominence across a range of practice areas, including Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Construction as well as Real Estate and Property. The firm’s Chief Executive Andrew Poole says: “We are thrilled to see these talented staff progressing their careers with

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Women Lawyers Climbing The LawFuel Power List

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The LawFuel Power List Shows More Women Climbing the Power Ladder in New Zealand Law Profession LawFuel.com – 30 January 2019 – The LawFuel Power List of the country’s most powerful lawyers has Attorney General David Parker at the head of the list, replacing last year’s top lister, Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy. David Parker,

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NZ Law News – Anderson Lloyd Promote Two in Christchurch

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A Effective 1 April, Anderson Lloyd has appointed Andrew Orme to Senior Associate and Steph Gifford (above) to the position of Associate. Andrew and Steph are both in the Christchurch Commercial team, with Andrew specialising in corporate, commercial and property, while Steph focusses on property and private client matters. “These promotions are well deserved recognition

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How NZ Lawyers Rank on the Legal 500 Rankings

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The Asia Pacific Legal 500 rankings have been released, identifying the leading lawyers across a number of practice ‘bands’. The Guide ranks law firms for each of the categories and lists individual New Zealand lawyers working in firms who it deems to be “Leading Individuals” or “Next Generation Lawyers”. >> Latest law jobs on the

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