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Warning on unsafe products after firm fined
13 October 2017
The Commerce Commission is urging businesses to observe safety standards after a budget retailer was heavily fined for selling thousands…
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Jail for man behind $5 million Ponzi scheme
13 October 2017
Shane Richard Scott has been sentenced to four years, eight months’ imprisonment for operating a Ponzi scheme, in a prosecution…
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Siblings charged over missing million
12 October 2017
A brother and a sister have been charged in relation to a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) prosecution.Stephen Henare (60) and…
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Youth defendant lawyers sought for research
12 October 2017
A University of Auckland researcher wants to hear from lawyers and youth advocates who have been involved when a communication…
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Lawyers sought for pro bono mediation project in South Auckland
12 October 2017
Community Legal Services South Trust is launching its community mediation services pilot this month to help those on low incomes.The…
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Māori Representation Act introduced 150 years ago
12 October 2017
10 October 2017 marked 150 years since the introduction of the Māori Representation Act 1867.The Act was considered a radical…
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Warning on structure safety after serious accident at carpet firm
12 October 2017
WorkSafe says businesses need to consider health and safety risks on all structures, even those infrequently used, after a firm…
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Choice still central to lawyers' work
12 October 2017
While artificial intelligence is rapidly moving into the work lawyers do, it's important to remember the jobs that natural intelligence…
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Guilty pleas in Ponzi scheme case brought by SFO
12 October 2017
A Christchurch man who used his businesses to conduct a Ponzi scheme has appeared in the Christchurch District Court and…
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One person charged with insider trading
12 October 2017
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed criminal charges against an individual in the Auckland District Court alleging insider trading.The…
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12 October 1917: Lawyers among 846 NZ dead
12 October 2017
Two promising legal careers were cut off a century ago on 12 October 1917 when 846 New Zealand soldiers were…
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Lawyer ticked off for wrong advice
11 October 2017
A Queenstown lawyer has been given a warning for providing incorrect legal advice to overseas investors.Russell Mawhinney was given the…
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New book explores intellectual property issues powering economic growth
11 October 2017
A new book co-authored by a Victoria University academic explores how co-operation on intellectual property issues is powering economic growth…
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Improving the law for property division when a relationship ends
11 October 2017
Over the past forty years, New Zealand has changed a lot. This includes the way relationships and families form, how…
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ACC explains Remote Claims Unit operation
11 October 2017
ACC has provided information on its special Remote Claims Unit, a specialist team which manages clients who have been identified…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018