NZ Bar Association, Māori Law Soc sign memorandum of understanding

New Zealand and Māori law societies renew their MOU

Liam Johannesson: The lawyer’s trade relies on truth and accuracy

DLA Piper senior associate also believes lawyers can value if they get involved with a project early

High Court removes one of two executors with strained relationship

Estate trustees were brothers named by their father’s will

Supreme Court confirms arbitrator should reconsider cross lease matter

Dispute arose from refusal to agree to proposed structural alterations to residential property

Legal appointments roundup: 18 September

Four firms announced changes to their ranks

Anti-stalking law leads to over 100 court charges, hundreds of notices

This outcome highlights stalkers’ “tough new reality”, justice minister says

High Court finds agreed discovery categories enough in insurance claim

Underlying dispute over aircraft stranded in Russia may top US$100m

High Court awards Chubb 100 percent costs uplift over liquidation bid

Total order climbs to $35,819.91 after plaintiff rejected a settlement offer

Liam Johannesson sees law as a glue holding society together

The DLA Piper senior associate explains why the work he did during COVID-19 is so memorable for him

PROFILES

DLA Piper senior associate also believes lawyers can value if they get involved with a project early

The DLA Piper senior associate explains why the work he did during COVID-19 is so memorable for him

The partner is an advocate for the use of AI, but he warns against the possibility of misinformation

The immigration partner takes time out of his mornings to give advice – at no cost

INTERNATIONAL

New read on US Endangered Species Act permits indirect harm to animals

Per the Trump administration, the law is only broken if endangered animals were intentionally killed

New read on US Endangered Species Act permits indirect harm to animals
Warner Bros sued by Emmy-nominated series’ ex-assistant director

Mindy McKoin’s suit included allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination

Warner Bros sued by Emmy-nominated series’ ex-assistant director
Trump reportedly gives go signal to ethics pitch for crypto law

He supposedly agreed to language that would permit state attorneys general to sue a crypto exchange

Trump reportedly gives go signal to ethics pitch for crypto law
Human rights committee urges UK government to introduce new AI legislation

The committee’s report flagged gaps in UK’s AI laws that fail to account for AI lifecycle complexity

Human rights committee urges UK government to introduce new AI legislation
Germany urges International Court of Justice to throw out Nicaragua genocide case

Berlin challenges case alleging its military support for Israel violated international law

Germany urges International Court of Justice to throw out Nicaragua genocide case

FEATURES

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

Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

Defining success in the TMT legal field – with Anchali Anandanayagam of Hudson Gavin Martin

Uncover critical insights into the landscape of TMT law and the key role that technology plays in the field