New Zealand Court of Appeal clears union's jurisdiction challenge for hearing

The vice president's exit does not settle who can review such governance decisions

Copeland McAllister’s Hannah Goddard-Coles shares the Coroners Court’s influence on her legal career

The senior associate was motivated to “make a meaningful impact”

Lawyer found to have bullied staff member who raised issues of toxicity at work

The staff member claimed that the lawyer swore and raised her voice in an unprofessional manner

Law Commission flags inadequate communication, poor recordkeeping in hate crime law review report

The organisation recommended that Sentencing Act 2002 be modified for clarity

Government to amend Arms Bill to permit temporary suspension of licences after business hours

Other planned changes affect museum worker and multi-entry visitor licences

Employment Court denies media access to hearing transcripts in two worker status cases

Ruling grants request for formal court record, including minutes, directions, judgments

Supreme Court upholds use of evidence on cross‑propensity basis for bribery, other charges

Judge finds all charges, including obtaining by deception, involve ‘corrupt intent’

District Court at Nelson upholds buyer's car rejection despite completed repair

Right to reject a faulty car is judged when the buyer rejects, not after repair

PROFILES

The senior associate was motivated to “make a meaningful impact”

The corporate lawyer explains why he returned to the law

HGM's Mark Heine on going from GC to CEO

The corporate lawyer discusses the sudden move that led to him running a tech business

Lawyers must not just downplay the government institutions while discussing legal issues, she says

INTERNATIONAL

New UK prime minister Andy Burnham replaces David Lammy with non-lawyer in lord chancellor post

Burnham elevated Ellie Reeves to attorney general and named new solicitor general

New UK prime minister Andy Burnham replaces David Lammy with non-lawyer in lord chancellor post
Author Salman Rushdie details onstage stabbing incident in New York federal court testimony

Hadi Matar, who was convicted for his role in the incident, had pleaded not guilty to charges

Author Salman Rushdie details onstage stabbing incident in New York federal court testimony
Boston judge rejects US administration’s use of agency priorities clause in funding cuts

Clause has been used to limit spending in crime prevention, food security, and scientific research

Boston judge rejects US administration’s use of agency priorities clause in funding cuts
UK lady chief justice calls out attorney general over press release flub

Crown Prosecution Service’s press statement following a ruling contained significant factual errors

UK lady chief justice calls out attorney general over press release flub
YouTube, Meta challenge jury on social media addiction verdict

Both had filed post-trial motions which were rejected last month

YouTube, Meta challenge jury on social media addiction verdict

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Kirikiriroa to host world's first International Indigenous Judges Conference

Judge Warren spotlights Māori legal pioneers as global peers set to share views on law and culture

Mai Chen on a career that matters, the future of cultural intelligence and AI in law

The work Mai is doing on Asian parties and the courts is not just about access to justice, but also about ensuring a just outcome

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