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Did This Lawyer’s Coronavirus Concerns Lead to The Jury Trial Suspension

Headlining NZ, Lawyers, New Zealand Law News / March 18, 2020

Experienced Wellington criminal lawyer Mike Antunovic criticised the Ministry of Justice for continuing with jury trials in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. The Wellington District Court had 355 potential jurors scheduled for callover next week for jury trials And now Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann (left) has suspended all new jury trials from 23 […]

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Retired District Court Judges Re-Appointed

New Zealand Law News, NZ Featured Posts, NZ Press Releases / March 18, 2020

The appointment of five more Acting District Court Judges has been gazetted. This follows the appointment of six Acting District Court Judges earlier this month. Laurence John Ryan, retired District Court Judge, has been appointed an Acting District Court Judge and also to exercise the jurisdiction of the Family Court for a term of two years commencing

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Buddle Findlay Acts on Acquisition of Go-Bus

New Zealand Law News, NZ Press Releases / March 18, 2020

Powered by LawFuel – In a deal originating from across the ditch, Buddle Findlay advised as lead legal counsel for Kinetic Australia’s acquisition of Go-Bus Holdings Limited, one of the largest transport transactions New Zealand has seen. Kinetic and Go-Bus are Australia and New Zealand respective leading mass transit operators. Adding to the Group’s brands

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Saving Lives From Coronavirus By Staying at Home – The ‘Flattening the Curve’ Phenomenon

NZ Featured Posts / March 15, 2020

For most countries struggling to deal with the coronavirus, the main issue is avoiding a complete breakdown in health services as cases mount and the hospitals are overwhelmed. It is a case of “flattening the curve”, as this article from Vox.com explains. The main uncertainty in the coronavirus outbreak in the United States now is

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Chapman Tripp Tech Law Biz Sees New CEO

New Zealand Law News, NZ Press Releases / March 12, 2020

Powered by LawFuel – Chapman Tripp’s technology and innovation business, Zeren, has had another successful year in driving the evolution of legal service delivery in New Zealand. This month, after considering the capabilities and structure needed to successfully deliver its business strategy, the firm has announced the appointment of James Fuller as Zeren’s CEO. Zeren delivers

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Pro Bono Lawyers Help Victims of Dunedin Ponzi Scheme Operator Barry Kloogh WhoAdmits $15 Million Fraud

New Zealand Law News, NZ Featured Posts / March 12, 2020

A Dunedin man who ran a Ponzi scheme has admitted defrauding investors of at least $15.7 million. Barry Edward Kloogh (57) pleaded guilty in the Dunedin District Court today to all but one of the charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office. Kloogh provided financial advisory services through several companies of which he was the

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Prominent New Zealand Lawyer Andrew Hooker Dies in Australian Motorcycle Accident

Lawyers, New Zealand Law News, NZ Press Releases, NZ Top in LawFuel / March 12, 2020

Former class action legal leader Andrew Hooker has died in Australia following a motorcycle crash. Mr Hooker, 55, who was most famous for his lawsuits involving Australian bank fees and a test case he took against the Earthquake Commission, died while road testing his new Harley Davidson in Australia. A top New Zealand lawyer has

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Will the effects of the coronavirus allow you to avoid contractual obligations?

Briefings, New Zealand Law News, Power Law / March 10, 2020

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Bell Gully – The first months of 2020 have seen the new coronavirus, COVID-19, grow in its scale and impact, including in New Zealand. The World Health Organisation has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and New Zealand has activated its pandemic response plan. The commercial impacts are likely to be significant, with the

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The Legal Aid List: The Big Law Legal Aid Suppliers

New Zealand Law News, NZ Power Law Firms, Power List / March 10, 2020

As might be expected, there are few Biglaw firms providing legal aid – pro bono services generally being their preferred contributor to such matters, but there are still a handful of larger firms on the list. The largest Biglaw earners (rounded figures): Morrison Kent – $853,000 Kensington Swan – $138,000 Tompkins Wake – $138,000 Chapman

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MinterEllisonRuddWatts Partner Stacey Shortall Named Social Mobility Lawyer of the Year

MinterEllisonRuddWatts, New Zealand Law News, NZ Power Law Firms, NZ Press Releases / March 9, 2020

Congratulations to Partner Stacey Shortall, named Social Mobility Lawyer of the Year at the inaugural Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Awards: Asia-Pacific 2020 announced in Mumbai, India last night. The Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Awards celebrate in-house legal teams and law firms who are furthering the advancement of diversity and inclusion, both within the legal profession and

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