SFO leads Anti‑Corruption Taskforce pilot to strengthen public sector resilience

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), supported by the New Zealand Police and the Public Service Commission, today announced a joint Anti‑Corruption Taskforce and pilot programme to build a clearer, system‑wide picture of the corruption and fraud risks across the public service. The Taskforce will be led by the SFO and draw on specialist counter fraud and […]

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Lawyers, AI, and the One Skill Tech Can’t Replace

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Artificial intelligence may be rewriting the rulebook for lawyering—but it’s not rewriting what makes a lawyer indispensable. So says Kate Barton, global CEO of Dentons and leader of the world’s largest law firm, in a compelling Fortune piece that urges lawyers to double down not on data—but on emotional intelligence (EQ). Forget chatbots and contract

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Separate or Shared? Clarifying Property Ownership in Divorce

Article Source: Orange County Family Law, CA Photo by Marek Studzinski from Unsplash Divorce impacts emotions, finances, assets, and shared items like an unwanted coffee maker. One of the most contentious issues is determining ownership. While it may seem clear that your childhood baseball cards are yours and joint savings are shared, legal complexities can

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Australia Law – EY Corporate Law Partner Makes Move to Maddocks As Corporate Partner

Maddocks is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alex Worner as a Partner in the Corporate practice in our Sydney office – a major hire that underscores the firm’s growing national and international reputation in high-value and complex transactions. Alex joins Maddocks from EY, where he spent nearly a decade at the forefront of significant mergers and

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Sex Crime Accusations Often Rely on Interpretation — Not Just Evidence

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Article Source: Blake Poole Law An accusation of a sex crime initiates one of the most fraught and consequential journeys within the legal system. The stakes are profoundly high for everyone involved, capable of altering lives, reputations, and futures in an instant. While many areas of criminal law can pivot on a single piece of

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Climate Case Law – Monash expert: Landmark Torres Strait climate case dismissed – what next?

A Monash University expert is available to comment on the Australian federal court’s dismissal of a landmark climate case brought by two Torres Strait community leaders and the need for reform to address complex issues resulting from climate change.  Dr Ella Vines, Research Fellow Green Lab, Monash Business School Contact details: +61 405 737 599

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NZ Law – DLA Piper deepens specialist capability with senior promotions and strategic hires

DLA Piper senior lawyers: Nick Byrnes, Kieron Creagh, Jennifer Smith, Tyson Hullena, Mike Campbell 16 July 2025 – DLA Piper has announced three senior promotions alongside two strategic lateral hires, reinforcing the firm’s capabilities in high-demand practice areas across New Zealand. The appointments reflect growing client demand in financial services, employment, infrastructure, renewable energy, regulatory reform, and

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London Growth for Cooley with Recruitment of Tech Law Expert

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Cooley’s London law office continues its expansion since its opening in the city 10 years ago and continues to build its work as a tech law and M&A powerhouse with the recruitment of Jonathan Cohen. Their press release is below – London – 15 July 2025 – Jonathan Cohen has joined Cooley as a partner in the firm’s

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