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Bain Legal Team Ready For Privy Council

Monday, 8 December 2008, 4:38 pm | LawFuel

In a highly unusual move, multiple murder accused David Bain returns to the Privy Council tomorrow seeking to have his charges dismissed. More >>

Briefcase Blog - Judicial Retirements & Ed's Plate

Monday, 8 December 2008, 12:37 pm | LawFuel

The Briefcase Blog – Judicial Retirements to Ed Hillary’s Plate, Plus Hanover Deal and Diligent Class Actions More >>

Law List Topped By Rickards And Santaynand

Thursday, 4 December 2008, 3:50 pm | LawFuel

They may be unusual bedfellows, but the two most-searched lawyers in New Zealand are Governor General Anand Santaynand and recently admitted lawyer, former policeman and former rape accused Clint Rickards. More >>

New Zealand's Most Powerful Lawyers

Thursday, 4 December 2008, 10:08 am | LawFuel

The Law Jobs and News Wire Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Law Commission President, has been labeled the most powerful lawyer in New Zealand in the ‘Listener’ magazine’s “Power List”. More >>

Why The Law Forbids Hillary Taking Her New Job

Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 11:35 am | LawFuel

The Law Jobs and News Wire Two US legal academics say Hillary Clinton is unable to take the position as Secretary of State because of emoluments clauses. The clause bars senators from taking any U.S. civil office during their terms if it was created ... More >>

Adviser with the Moscow-based US Law Firm Arrested

Friday, 28 November 2008, 2:13 pm | LawFuel

Legal Adviser with the Moscow-based US Law Firm Arrested by Russian Police in the Latest Act of Intimidation Against the Hermitage Fund and HSBC in Russia More >>

Groundbreaking MySpace Bullying Case Result

Thursday, 27 November 2008, 10:05 am | LawFuel

A suburban mother was found guilty today of lesser misdemeanor charges for her role in an online hoax that prosecutors said led to the suicide of her teenage neighbor. More >>

Legal Jobs Market Changes As Recession Bites

Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 2:36 pm | LawFuel

LawFuel.co.nz - Legal Jobs Online - The legal jobs market is changing rapidly in the volatile international market, with more lawyers looking to remain in New Zealand and others looking to return home. More >>

More solicitors are seeking jobs offshore

Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 9:45 am | LawFuel

Legal recruiters report a major influx of CVs as lawyers seek work in the Middle East and Asia. The problem for many is that the lawyers seeking jobs face an even bigger influx of CVs from lawyers from the troubled US legal market, along with lawyers ... More >>

“Still hope”for emissions trading scheme – expert

Thursday, 20 November 2008, 10:09 am | LawFuel

The Law Jobs and Legal NewsWire Businesses should continue to prepare for an emissions trading scheme following the election of a National Government, despite predictions of doom in the carbon market. More >>

The 007 Rules For Legal Jobs In a Tough 008 Market

Monday, 17 November 2008, 4:42 pm | LawFuel

James Bond’s Quantum of Solace has hit the screen with the usual Bond hoopla, but maybe in all the action there is some tips for those law job seekers who are shaken, but not stirred by the current legal market. More >>

NZ Law Awards – Mai Chen to Wine-Growing Lawyers

Friday, 14 November 2008, 11:51 am | LawFuel

A night at the museum’s not necessarily something that conjures up images of great good times, but last Friday’s evening at Auckland Town Hall for the law awards was an appropriate venue, if somewhat hazardous given the free-flowing wine, for ... More >>

Australian Law Firm Pursues 12 Qantas Injury Cases

Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 8:57 am | LawFuel

Law firm Slater & Gordon is investigating the potential claims of 12 passengers who suffered injuries when a Qantas flight from Singapore to Perth last month suddenly plunged hundred’s of feet. More >>

Chris Finlayson: The Next Attorney General?

Monday, 10 November 2008, 4:07 pm | LawFuel

An intellectual with a solid law background and an ambition to achieve his dream for shaping New Zealand law More >>

Chen Palmer wins best public NZ law firm again

Monday, 10 November 2008, 10:37 am | LawFuel

LawFuel - The Law Jobs and Legal NewsWire For the second year running, Chen Palmer has won the Award for the best Public Law Firm at the 2008 New Zealand Law Awards. Ten firms were nominated for the category in the Fourth Annual New Zealand Law Awards ... More >>