Sacha Judd was – and is – a successful lawyer who had made it in the male dominated New Zealand legal profession, like those in the US, UK and Australia too, but she knows too that it is “profitable jerks” that are one factor making things difficult for women lawyers to enjoy a successful, satisfying […]
[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_info_banner heading_tag=”h3″ button_text=”LawFuel TechLaw Feature” info_alignment=”ib3-info-left” info_effect=”zoomIn” banner_size=”20″ ib3_border=”solid” ib3_border_width=”6″ button_color=”#dd1818″ button_border_width=”6″ title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” button_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” ib3_background=”#ffffff”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Any lawyer will know that technology is driving major changes in the way law practices are managed, but few ‘old line’ lawyers have made the dramatic changes that Christchurch lawyer John Shingleton has. Having spent most of his career with
Why John Shingleton Made The Bold Move From Old Law to Tech-Driven “New Law” Read More »
Victoria University of Wellington’s Council has confirmed its earlier draft decision to change the University’s name to ‘University of Wellington’. The University Council today voted in favour of making a recommendation to the Minister of Education to approve University of Wellington as the new legal name for the University, as well as adopt a new
Russell McVeagh is investigating a further complaint relating to “inappropriate comments” made by an unnamed partner while at a client event and under the influence of alcohol. In a press release issued today, the firm which has been at the centre of a major sexual harassment complaint said that an independent investigation was under way.
Russell McVeagh Faces Further Complaint – Partner Stood Down Read More »
The ability of new technology to increase the lawyers’ efficiency continues to expand along with the technology driven by new AI apps. But now, with the introduction into New Zealand of the Dragon ‘Anywhere’ app, there is a true ability for an increasingly mobile legal workforce to maintain and increase their productivity with the power
NZ Law Tech News – Dragon Dictation Goes Mobile . . Big Time Read More »
WELLINGTON — Royden Hindle is the new president of the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand. Mr Hindle, an Auckland-based arbitrator, adjudicator and mediator with Bankside Chambers was elected to the position by members of AMINZ. He also teaches dispute resolution at AUT University, and will continue in the role of AMINZ Director of
Otago University’s artificial intelligence research will help shed light on the effect of AI innovations on law and public policy in New Zealand, including a look at some potentially harmful implications from the powerful and fast-developing technology.The Otago initiative, Artificial Intelligence and Law in New Zealand, is funded in part by the Law Foundation and
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Class actions and bullying are all the rage these days, but when the two are combined – and the alleged bully is National Party MP Gerry Brownlee and the class action law firm belongs to Adina Thorn of leaky home fame, then sparks fly. The claims about the incident come from Adina Thorn Lawyers who
Aaron Martin – Migrant employee exploitation has been making headlines lately, and there are undoubtedly some common themes. Aaron Martin of New Zealand Immigration Law, Employment lawyer Mark Donovan and Anu Kaloti of the Migrant Workers Association, detail the unique challenges their clients are facing, what they can do to protect themselves, and a simple
Migrant worker rights in NZ, time to set the record straight Read More »
Russell McVeagh have appointed a leading human resources woman to lead the firm in the wake of the sexual harassment scandal that enveloped the firm this year. Jo Avenell is highly regarded ‘human capital’ executive currently heading NZ Post’s role as Group General Manager of Customer Experience, Brand and People. She is also a current Board
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