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Mainzeal Appeal – Liquidators Says Dame Jenny Shipley Should Pay More

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Lawyers representing the Mainzeal liquidators are seeking over $58 million from the failed construction company’s directors, including former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley. The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal against the company’s former directors, who include Richard Yan, Peter Gomm and Clive Tilby as well as Dame Jenny Shipley.  The three day hearing is due […]

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Morrison Kent Face Law Society Complaint While Legal Workers Union Says NZ Law Firms Have A Long Way To Go

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Morrison Kent has been the latest New Zealand law firm to face Law Society complaints over an incident occurring at the firm’s 2019 Christmas Party that was allegedly offensive and racist. >> See the latest New Zealand law jobs here The firm said there were “isolated instances” where behaviour has fell short of expected standards

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Has The Law Got The Balance Right On Vaccine Mandates?

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GettyImages Claire Breen, University of Waikato and Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato For workers in the health and disability and education sectors, midnight last night was the deadline to receive at least their first vaccine dose under a government mandate that now extends to about 40% of New Zealand’s workforce. With the potential for this

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New Zealand Law – Nine New District Court Judges Appointed by Attorney General

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Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of nine District Court Judges. The appointees will take up their roles in November and December 2021, replacing sitting judges who have reached retirement age. There are five women and four men and a range of ethnic and work backgrounds among the appointees. Those taking up appointment to

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The New Zealand Court Order Against LawFuel Heard Around The Media World

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Balancing the Media Freedom in a Lawsuit Between A Russian Billionaire and A Law Blog John Bowie* A number of people have asked about the litigation that has prompted one of those ‘Guardian-style’ begging bowl links at the foot of many of our stories. I would like to blame Meghan Markle for this situation, as

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NZ Bar Association – The Dark Art of Cross Examination

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NZ Bar Association Webinar Starts 5:00pm Wednesday, 27 October 2021 Ends 6:30pm Wednesday, 27 October 2021 Type CPD Training Location At your desk From your location Everywhere, unknown 1010 New Zealand See map: Google Maps Presented by Hon. Nick Davidson QC and David Jones QC, chaired by Phil Shamy, this 1.5 hour webinar covers important aspects cross-examination including ethics, witness reliability and

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Kiwi Lawyer and “Inspiring Leader” Scores Top UK Legal Role

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Former New Zealand Ministry of Justice lawyer Kelby Harmes has been appointed to a top UK legal role as Deputy Head of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) beating out what was described in his appointment as “a strong field of candidates”. He had formerly served as interim Directory and Deputy Head of the Office, which

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