In recent days, Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) announced it is considering a demerger of its New Zealand business. On 24 March 2021, WBC issued the following media release: MinterEllisonRuddWatts- As part of Westpac’s fix, simplify and perform strategy we have been actively considering the businesses we operate in. Westpac has already placed a number of […]
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LawFuel Jobs Network – The Serious Fraud Office has continued to develop its reputation dedicated to white collar and complex crime in New Zealand, a vital ingredient to ensure transparency and low corruption in New Zealand. But in growing its team of experts it also employs what it describes as a ‘growth mindset’ to encourage
Russell McVeagh is welcoming back an impressive group of senior alumni who have returned to the firm over recent months, with many of these lawyers re-joining the firm following overseas experience working at top global law firms. In addition to Tax partner Greg Neill (far right) who joins the firm in April*, Louise Taylor (left, above) has joined as
A victory to Vergara over the control of frozen embryos provides an insight into right-to-live lawsuits, another fast-growing area of law that family lawyers everywhere need to be aware of Actress Sofia Vergara has succeeded in her ongoing lawsuit with her former fiance Nick Loeb over their frozen embryos in a long legal battle that
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Speaking out against the Uighur Muslim group has seen China impose sanctions against Essex Court Chambers and aroused the ire of international barrister Michael Polak China has stepped up its sanctions against just about everyone in the West it would appear, but one of those recently targeted has been leading London-based barristers chambers Essex Court,
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‘Retargeting’ may sound like a step-too-far for those unfamiliar with online marketing, but it is in fact a simple – and very powerful – tool in the law marketer’s armoury that can help law firm marketing online deliver the results you seek. In today’s legal landscape, becoming best known is key for dominating your market (or even
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Baker & McKenzie – A little over a month ago, the Treasurer announced that temporary measures put in place by a determination instrument in May 2020 to relax provisions in relation to continuous disclosure would become permanent by enacting legislation. In his press release he stated that the objectives of this legislation were “so companies
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Seyfarth Shaw – President Biden campaigned on a platform that included a commitment to take dramatic action to address climate change; within a week of taking office in January 2021, he issued an executive order establishing a task force to develop a plan to create a carbon pollution-free electricity sector no later than 2035 and to transition
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In the United States ‘spring bonus’ market the wars have begun with law firm Wilkie Farr finishing a very strong financial year by offering some top bonuses – as below. 2020 — from the firm’s memo (available on the next page): Class of 2020: $7,500Class of 2019: $10,000Class of 2018: $20,000Class of 2017: $27,500Class of 2016:
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After a court process or negotiations with the relevant parties –and their insurer-, you may be eligible for personal injury compensation that can be sufficient to cover your loss. However, the laws in Australia for compensation are very strict and have definite requirements for compensation eligibility. As an example, even if you strongly believe that
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