Thomson Reuters NZ Law Report The Thomson Reuters Institute has released its first State of the New Zealand Legal Market report, analyzing recent trends and providing market outlook for 2025. After five years of financial turbulence, New Zealand law firms have begun to stabilize their profit positions in 2024, according to the recently released report. […]
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Law Degree Job Alternatives A law degree opens a lot of employment paths. While some graduates pursue other fields, others become attorneys. Legal education develops abilities relevant for many different professions. Research, critical thinking, and communication benefit numerous disciplines. Should you hold a law degree, you could get employment in law firms, government, corporations, and
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When Judges Become Defendants . . John Bowie, LawFuel publisher Oh, the drama that unfolds when a judge, a political party, and a swanky club collide. Auckland District Court Judge Ema Aitken finds herself in a delicious legal pickle of her own making, fighting for her judicial reputation in New Zealand’s High Court after allegedly
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The University of Auckland has put the brakes on a critical and controversial vote regarding the proposed merger between its law and business faculties, following significant pushback from the law profession over transparency issues. Initially scheduled for a vote this week, the university council’s deliberation has been delayed after criticism mounted over plans to conduct
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The list features leaders who have played pivotal roles in AI adoption CHICAGO – March 17, 2025 – Relativity, a global legal technology company, today announced its fourth annual list of AI Visionaries. The list recognizes and celebrates individuals who have led AI innovations in legal applications. “This past year marked a watershed moment in
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(March 17, 2025) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has elected six new members to its 2025 Board of Directors: Edward H. Chyun (Cleveland), Jeanine Conley Daves (New York), Lisa M. Kathumbi (Columbus), Melissa L. McDonagh (Boston), Michael J. McGuire (Minneapolis) and Demery Ryan (Los Angeles). “I am honored
LOS ANGELES – The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against two defendants who allegedly prepared false federal tax returns under the names of a business with storefronts in the San Fernando Valley and the Koreatown area of Los Angeles. Luis Alberto Mijangos and George Louis Montalvan are the defendants named in the lawsuit, which
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen introduced bail reform legislation to parliament today following a Change.org petition from radio presenters Fifi Box and Brendan Fevola calling for bail reform. Dr Kathryn Daley “Rushed policy is not good policy. And we certainly should not be having radio hosts shaping bail laws. Bail laws determine people’s access to freedom
Photo by StevePB from Pixabay It is never easy to dissolve a marriage. It’s an emotional and practical problem that requires serious contemplation. No matter what happens in your divorce, having knowledge at your fingertips can help you get through this chapter with poise and confidence. Let’s examine your options. Two Divorce Paths The two
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BRUSSELS—March 17, 2025—O’Melveny announced today that experienced antitrust lawyer Stéphane Frank has rejoined the firm’s Brussels office as a partner in the Antitrust and Competition Group. His arrival bolsters the team’s European capabilities and expands its worldwide roster of top-tier antitrust practitioners. For nearly 15 years, Frank has successfully handled a wide array of high-profile
