4 Ways Single, Mature Kiwi Men Can Make Themselves More Attractive and Appealing
Single, mature men can take action to make themselves more attractive to the opposite sex and lift themselves out of “all black” depression about their situation, says a leading New Zealand dating...
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Closure of solicitor funds and low OCR may force investors to risk their money
Falling interest rates, combined with the closure of many solicitor nominee funds – perhaps due to increased compliance requirements – has created a low yield investment environment in New Zealand...
View ArticleActing District Court Judges appointed
Two acting District Court Judges have been appointed, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. Richard McIlraith (pictured) barrister and solicitor of Auckland, has been appointed...
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The Best of . . or at least the e-cards and videos we have at LawFuel. We’ve put some together but are looking for more, so let us know what deserves inclusion Chapman TrippWynn Williams DLA Piper...
View ArticleFormer MediaWeb Director Jailed For 3 Years
Former director of MediaWeb Limited (MediaWeb), Victor John Clarke, has been sentenced in the Auckland District Court today to three years’ imprisonment. Charges were laid against Mr Clarke by the...
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The Dragon Speech Recognition Review
There are many two-word phrases in the law that conjure a range of often concerned reactions: “Not Guilty”, “Costs Reserved”, “Appeal Dismissed” . . but two more that should bring a smile to a lawyer...
View ArticleProductivity Commission’s Recommended Changes to Australia’s Insolvency Laws
Baker + McKenzie – The Productivity Commission published its final report on Business Set-up, Transfer and Closure on 7 December 2015. A copy of the final report is available here. The Productivity...
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Three New Law Commissioners
Justice Minister Amy Adams today announced the appointment of Douglas White QC, Donna Buckingham and Helen McQueen as new members of the Law Commission, each for a term of five years. “Between them,...
View ArticleWellington Barrister Duff Censured
Wellington barrister Quentin Duff has been censured by the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal disciplinary tribunal and called reckless for not disclosing he directed companies...
View ArticleJames Hardie Class Action Funders Will Be Seeking Greater Success This Time
Auckland lawyer Adina Thorn’s $200 million class action lawsuit against the James Hardie group has been filed in the High Court and is approximately double the size of the claim that was to be...
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How One Law Firm Is Making Trade Mark Law Accessible and Affordable to Everyone
Just over seven years ago Zone Law founder, Theodore Doucas – recognising that high legal costs and a time consuming trademark application process were stifling the growth of New Zealand companies –...
View ArticleWind Removed From Trump’s Sails By UK Court
Republican presidential candidate and property investor Donald Trump has been creating a great deal of hot air on the election trail, but now he’s had some removed by Britain’s highest court. Five...
View Article“The Hunt” Defamation Suit Goes On: Ian Wishart Book Lawsuit
A successful defamation lawsuit brought against writer/publisher Ian Wishart and another in relation to the book “The Hunt” has seen the Supreme Court deny the successful plaintiff, former diplomat...
View ArticleWhat Rights Do Workers Left Out of Pocket Have?
Dundas Street Employment Lawyers – The untimely demise of the CallActive call centre has placed its former employees in an unenviable position. Opened in 2013 with the promise of providing employment...
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Judge Rules “Dirty Politics” Search Illegal
In what will be seen as a major triumph for journalists’ rights to free speech and protecting the confidential sources of information, the High Court has ruled that the search of the home of “Dirty...
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AMINZ President Resigns
AMINZ have a new president after barrister David Patten stepped down early from the position. The resignation has lead to the appointment of John Walton, pictured, as the new president of the...
View ArticleWellington Lawyer Sells Office Tower And Fights BNZ
Wellington lawyer Mike Garnham has sold his high rise tower as he fights the BNZ in respect of loans over his property empire. The loans amount of around $6 million and either expired or were called up...
View ArticleReed Smith – Healthcare and Affordable Care Act Waivers
Reed Smith – The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury have issued joint guidance on Affordable Care Act (ACA) “Section 1332” waivers, through which states can apply to implement...
View ArticleThe Hedge Fund Manager Who Lied-and-Lost Over $50 Million in Weeks
LawFuel.com – Law News Leader o- Owen Li Lied to Investors About Hedge Fund’s Performance as the Fund Lost Over $50 Million in a Matter of Weeks Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the...
View ArticleUK Takes Air Out of Donald Trump’s Wind Farm
Republican presidential candidate and property investor Donald Trump has been creating a great deal of hot air on the election trail, but now he’s had some removed by Britain’s highest court. Five...
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