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Lawyers On Scam Lookout

The New Zealand Law Society has warned the legal profession to be careful
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Justice Bill Wilson Issues Statement on Judicial Review Application

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NZLS To Expand Auckland Law Society Branch

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The SEC in the US didn't prevent failure of the financial markets
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UK Law Firms Love Affair With America Continues

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Which Law Firms Will Conquer India?

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Assurances Required by Investors, Says Taskforce

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High Court Judges Lack Experience on Criminal Matters, They Say

NBR reports that the judges believe such appeals should remain with the Court of Appeal
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Bluechip Founder's Growing Legal Woes

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Solicitor-General Complaint Unlikely To Change Bain Verdict

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New Privacy Role Proposed

The Privacy Commissioner backs proposed Privacy Act changes
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Labour Accuse Finlayson of Breach of Privilege

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A High Court decision has cleared the way for a legal fight between CallPlus founders Annette Presley and Malcolm Dick to go ahead.
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BP Litigation: From the Bayou to . . . Boise?

The lawyers gather to discuss the venue for the BP litigation overflow
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BP's Litigation-Spill

It's not just spilling oil that BP has on its mind - it's lawsuits, of course
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Aussie Firm Sues Former Partner

After Magic Circle firm Allen & Overy set up shop in Australia
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NBR Wins Another Round

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High Court Dismisses Todd Case

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Fees Action May Continue While Complaints in Progress

LawTalk reviews a High Court decision
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High Court Rules on Legal Aid

A High Court ruling indicates when a legal aid grant can be withdrawn
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Justice Wilson's Day In Court - Not A Happy One

Supreme Court recalls decision on basis of judicial bias
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Kiwi Law Firms Face Major Challenges

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Law Society Discussing Its Services

Focus group meetings around the districts are to help the NZLS decide what its membership wants
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Crafars' Lawyer Troubles

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NZLS President Temm Pleased With Comeskey Decision

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Scotland Yard Report On Bhutto Likely To Stoke Fire

British investigators said Bhutto was killed by the bomb blast not by bullets
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IRD Set To Expand Prosecutions

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Justice Wilson To Fight

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Find Fault in the Three Strikes Law

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SFO Reshuffles Caseload

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The Case Isn't Closed On The Anthrax Killings

Questions remain unanswered over the case against Dr Bruce Ivins
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Federal Judge Gives Bush A Win In War On Terror

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Defiant 9/11 Mastermind Accused Wants Death - For Himself

It was disorder in Court when Khalid Sheikh Mohammed ranted against President Bush and other 'crusaders'
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UK Lawyer's Book Argues US Interrogation Lawyers Could Face International Prosecution

Philippe Sands argues that former Bush administration lawyers face prosecution abroad for endorsing interrogation techniques that constitute torture
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