Money problems can happen to anyone. A sudden job loss, large medical bills, or too much credit card debt can leave people feeling stuck. When bills pile up and there’s no clear way to pay them, filing bankruptcy might seem like the only option left. It’s not an easy choice, and it’s not right for
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Sonia Hickey, contributing writer When a salmonella outbreak strikes, it can catch many people off guard. What starts as a simple, enjoyable meal can quickly turn into a health crisis. Salmonella is a bacterium that causes serious foodborne illness. Once it’s in your system, it can throw your body into chaos, causing symptoms like stomach
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Kiwi Lawyer Makes Forbes Under 30 List Keegan Jones, a 26-year-old lawyer from Northland, has been named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Asia in the social impact category. He is the only New Zealander to appear in that category this year. Jones founded a charitable trust that offers free legal clinics
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Birth Injuries and the Law Sonia Hickey, LawFuel contributor Birth injuries are an important topic for expectant parents and medical professionals alike. Statistics indicate that birth injuries occur in approximately 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 live births. Understanding the prevalence and types of birth injuries can help in recognizing risk factors and ensuring
Litigation Support in Law Firms Sonia Hickey, LawFuel contributor Law moves faster now than at any past time. Deadlines tighten, data grows, and hearings stretch long hours. To keep pace, firms depend on strong litigation support services that handle tasks once done by junior staff. These partners bring order to records, recordings, and transcripts so
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>> Top law jobs on LawFuel’s Network MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to announce that Janine Stewart, current board member and a senior partner in the firm’s construction and infrastructure division, has been elected chair of the firm effective 1 June 2025. Upon election Janine said “I am energised to take on this role and to have the support
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Russell McVeagh has been named a Top Tier Firm by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025, with eight partners individually recognized—the highest number for a New Zealand law firm. Litigation Stars: Future Stars: Additionally, Practice Group Chair Kirsten Massey and Board member Nathaniel Walker are among only four New Zealand lawyers shortlisted for “NZ Lawyer of the
>> Best NZ Law Jobs Are Here We are proud to announce that Anderson Lloyd’s Ōtautahi office has won not only a Gold Award but also its category – Commercial Fit Out Project – at the 2025 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards. Christchurch staff moved into the newly-built offices in The Regent building, at the heart
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Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann has sounded the alarm on rising court fees, warning that they’re making it harder for everyday New Zealanders to access justice. >> Best NZ Law Jobs on LawFuel’s Network Speaking at a New Zealand Law Society event, she highlighted how increased fees-some up by as much as 30 percent -are
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The Lawyer Taking on Trump Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor Paul Clement may be the most prolific Supreme Court advocate of our time. Clement has argued more cases before the nation’s highest court since 2000 than any other lawyer. And he’s still in the trenches of today’s biggest constitutional battles such as his latest case
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