Key takeaways: Two ways to run legal: reactive and proactive In-house legal teams operate along a spectrum. Some find themselves constantly responding to incoming requests, urgent priorities, and unexpected issues.…
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Accelerating Contract Lifecycles: A guide for in-house counsels in Aotearoa New Zealand
Key takeaways Contract management: the hidden bottleneck in legal operations Today’s in-house legal teams are under unprecedented pressure. Contracts arrive from every direction – sales teams requesting NDAs, procurement needing…
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A Rare Eight-Year Window: Entering New Zealand’s Online Casino Market
Thomson Reuters author Jarrod True provides an update on New Zealand’s long-anticipated online casino reforms, which present a rare and strategically significant opportunity for operators. For those seeking entry into…
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Critical Precedents – Hidden in Plain Sight
When a judge builds a decision, the reasoning rarely travels in a straight line from one authority to the next. Courts draw on a web of related cases — decisions…
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The Law Never Stops Changing — and Neither Should Your Research
The law is a living system as it reflects the society it governs. New legislation is passed, existing legislation is amended, provisions substituted, and frameworks repealed and replaced. This is not a…
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Spark Legal scales in-house support with CoCounsel
About Spark and Spark Legal Spark New Zealand is New Zealand’s largest telecommunications and digital services company, delivering mobile, broadband, cloud, IT, and digital solutions to consumers, businesses, and government agencies. As a critical national infrastructure…
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2026 State of the Corporate Law Department Report
There’s a concerning gap between General Counsel and their bosses – 86% of GCs believe their department contributes significantly to company goals. Only 17% of the C-Suite agrees, according to…
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State of the New Zealand Legal Market: 2026 Report
After navigating several challenging years marked by economic uncertainty and fluctuating demand, New Zealand law firms have emerged with their strongest financial performance since 2021. The Thomson Reuters Institute’s 2026 State of the…
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How Westlaw Supports Community Law Centres in Achieving ‘Legal Access for All’
Community Law Centres Aotearoa – A Beacon of Justice Community Law Centres Aotearoa (CLCA) stands as a vital network across New Zealand, dedicated to ensuring access to justice for everyone. With 24 centres reaching over 120…
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The Expert’s Edge Special: The High Court (Improved Access to Civil Justice) Amendment Rules 2025 – now in force
The High Court (Improved Access to Civil Justice) Amendment Rules 2025 introduce major changes to the High Court Rules – in force from 1 January 2026. The new regime changes how ordinary proceedings will…
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