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We are thrilled to unveil the Excellence Awards for the New Zealand Law Awards 2024! 🎉 These exceptional firms, individuals, and in-house teams have set the benchmark for legal excellence, showcasing unparalleled skill, innovation, and dedication in the New Zealand legal landscape. Their remarkable achievements over the past year have earned them this prestigious recognition. Join us in celebrating their outstanding contributions to the legal profession. The awards ceremony will be held on 28 November 2024 at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, where we will honor these top performers with all the glitz and glamour they deserve. View the full list here: https://hubs.la/Q02NF7JT0 #NZLawAwards #LegalExcellence #CelebratingSuccess #TopLegalTalent

Willie Hamilton, senior associate at Chapman Tripp, offers valuable advice to the legal profession: do not equate results with self-worth. Working within the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution team in Christchurch, Hamilton highlights the importance of learning from outcomes and then moving forward without letting results define personal value. https://hubs.la/Q02NP__l0

The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2024-25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill, which was drafted with the goal of boosting the country’s economy, has passed its first reading. https://hubs.la/Q02NQ88D0

The Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Bill has been passed, opening the door for changes to the Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO) regime. https://hubs.la/Q02NF7-m0

The New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture (NZBA) has called for the government to act over public comments and statements made by ministers that slam judges. https://hubs.la/Q02NFb7N0

Lane Neave has successfully integrated the Auckland-based business and commercial law firm Clendons into its operations as of September 1st. The move sees Clendons principal James Carnie, along with Matthew Clark and Sophia van Woerden, joining Lane Neave's Auckland office. https://hubs.la/Q02Nr_Mp0

Ben Cain of James & Wells IP provides an in-depth analysis of trade mark opposition and invalidity grounds in New Zealand, revealing the low success rates of s25(1)(c) ‘well known mark’ and s17(2) ‘bad faith.’ https://hubs.la/Q02NrXCk0

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Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann has issued a statement expressing deep sorrow and condolences following the death of Kīngi Tūheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. https://hubs.la/Q02NrDr10

The High Court recently found it unnecessary for a refrigerated container industry service provider alleging anti-competitive and unconscionable conduct to provide security for its undertaking as to damages. https://hubs.la/Q02Nkthn0