Any GC or legal ops director worth their salt knows they face two stark realities: doing nothing is no longer an option; but whatever they do first has to work and must do so quickly and within budget.
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New Zealand’s 2020 Privacy Act Lifts Compliance Standard in Region
Whether you are a business operating exclusively in New Zealand, or an Australian business with a presence in New Zealand, the new Privacy Act 2020 will have an impact.
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Coronavirus Surveillance Tactics Raise Questions About Civil Liberties
Governments around the world have been exploring mass digital surveillance technologies as a serum to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Legal Ethics and the Professional Responsibilities of Lawyers
Legal ethics and professional responsibility are at the heart of legal practice. They are fundamental to an understanding of Law as a profession, argues Author, Richard Scragg.
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How Lawful Gambling Provides Crucial Funding for Charities
Jarrod True, Author of Gambling Law , published by Thomson Reuters, and Director of True Legal Limited, runs through the benefits of lawful gambling in New Zealand.
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Private M&A Outlook for 2020 is One of “Cautious Optimism”
Abigial Milburn interviews Cath Shirley-Brown, a partner and co-leader at Simpson Grierson’s Wellington corporate and commercial team.
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Former High Court Judge Michael Kirby Issues Challenge to Bullies
Rhian Mordaunt, trainee Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters, interviewed the Hon Michael Kirby to mark Wear It Purple Day 2019.
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How Lawyers Can Benefit From Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence in the legal profession is crucial, argues Michele Powers, an executive and team coach at Elite Lawyer Coaching in the US.
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Midsize Firms Flexing their Competitive Spirit with Large Law
There is simply no evidence that larger clients choose to work with larger firms more often or that smaller clients prefer smaller firms, argues argues Bill Josten from the Legal Executive Institute.
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Pay equity—Old issues and new views
There is now widespread commitment to tackle pay equity issues, but are we getting anywhere? It seems we are, says John McGill, but the gaps clearly remain.* While working for…
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