A recent case involving Wellington lawyer Chris Tennet and his employee Brian Hunter offers a sobering case study in what can go wrong when supervision falls short—even with the best intentions. >> Best NZ Law Jobs Here . . New Jobs Daily The Open Justice project reported in The Herald that Brian Hunter, a man […]
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Nicholas Davidson, KC, a former High Court judge and highly respected lawyer, has passed away at the age of 76. His sudden and peaceful death at home has left a profound impact on the legal community, sports organizations, and countless individuals whose lives he touched. A man who had a unique ability to connect with
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New Zealand just handed a mountain the legal equivalent of a birth certificate. Taranaki Maunga — the snow-capped stratovolcano formerly known as Mount Egmont — is now a legal person. And American commentator Bill Mayer among others had his view on what this all means. The ‘human rights mountain move’ is the culmination of a nine-year
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Reviewing legal aid to ensure access to justice The Government has agreed to review the legal aid system in order to prioritise victims and their access to justice, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We’ve heard from the judiciary, lawyers, and others that changes are needed to address difficulties facing legal aid providers and the people
Lindsay Francis & Mangan: Asia-Pacific’s Dispute Resolution Disruptor Auckland-based boutique law firm Lindsay Francis & Mangan (LFM) has ascended from boutique contender in the commercial conflict area to a significant force, now boosting the firm’s presence with the opening of a new office in Sydney. The firm has offices in Singapore, also and the former
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>>Latest NZ Law News Today, the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its August 2024 Individual Funding Round. This year’s scholars and awardees have shown dedication to advancing justice and expanding legal knowledge within Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Borrin Foundation – Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga postgraduate Scholarship
Russell McVeagh on NZ ‘Woke’Banking Law Last week, the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide Financial Services) Amendment Bill (Bill) was drawn from the Parliamentary ballot, with the result that it will proceed to first reading. The Bill, colloquially named the “woke banking” bill and put forward by NZ First MP Andy
Russell McVeagh Appointments >> Latest law jobs on LawFuel Network Litigators Michelle Bowie and Yaren Fu, along with Environment and Planning specialist Louise Espin, have joined Russell McVeagh in recent months. Michelle returns to the firm where she began her career, following stints in London and at another New Zealand practice, while Yaren and Louise join following experience at other New Zealand
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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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Sovereign Citizens Rebelling Against the Law New Zealand’s courts faced a surge of so-called ‘Sovereign Citizens’, or SovCits, who believe they are not bound by the laws of the country in which they live. The SovCits typically arise out of conspiracy theories and the like and in New Zealand their antics this week, included a couple in
