New Zealand River Granted Personhood
Summary: The Whanganui River in New Zealand was granted the legal status of a person in order to protect the…
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DLA Piper Positioned to Sweep NZ Law Awards
Summary: The New Zealand Law Awards announced this year’s finalists, nominating DLA Piper in four big categories. Every year New Zealand…
Dolphins Protect British Long Distance Swimmer From Great White Shark
In Greek stories and some old sea stories, there are dozens of claims of dolphins helping drowning sailors, rescuing people…
SEC Thwarts Ponzi Scheme Involving New Zealand Based Companies
The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced on Monday that it had ordered an emergency asset freeze to block a…
New Zealand Legalizes Gay Marriage, Spectators Break Out Into Song
The New Zealand Parliament voted to redefine the nation’s terms of marriage to include same-sex marriages on Wednesday. The bill,…
Coca-Cola Named as Possible Cause in Death of New Zealand Woman
It has been reported by experts that a woman from New Zealand more than likely suffered her deadly heart attack…
U.S. Files Extradition Papers in New Zealand for Four Megaupload Administrators
The paperwork for extradition of Kim Dotcom, the Megaupload founder, has been filed by United States federal prosecutors in New…
Lane Neave Opens Second Office; Will Hire 15
Christchurch, New Zealand law firm Lane Neave has opened an office in Queenstown. It is the firm's first major expansion…
Norton Rose Hires Lawyers for Dubai Office
Norton Rose has brought on two laterals for its Dubai office. Andrew Lewis, formerly of New Zealand's Simpson Grierson, and…
DLA Phillips Fox Lays Off 12 Lawyers; CEO Steps Down [Update]
DLA Phillips Fox, an affiliate of DLA Piper, has cut 12 lawyers from its offices in Australia and New Zealand.…
Russell McVeagh Avoids Layoffs, Ups Pro Bono Work
Rather than lay off under-productive attorneys, New Zealand law firm Russell McVeagh is encouraging its lawyers to increase their pro…