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2 天之前 · The Federal Court has approved a $3m settlement in a class action concerning media publications that allegedly contravened the Racial Discrimination Act. The lawsuit, brought under part IVA of the Federal Court of Australia Act and s. 46PO of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act challenged the ...

Cecilia Burgess was the one who walked off with the crown for Law Firm Leader of the Year (≤100 Lawyers). Her firm, Cooney Lees Morgan, was a top candidate for LEAP Legal Software Mid-size Law Firm of the Year. Domain Legal was among the top five contenders for the Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Property & Construction Specialist Law Firm of the Year category.

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Across FY 2024, demand for legal services across the practice spectrum rose by 7.5%, while the average firm increased total profit by 19.0%, according to Thomson Reuters’ State of the Legal Market.. This was in conjunction with a 5.3% rise in headcount at firms, mainly across experienced lawyers, as firms responded to the uptick in demand.. While stewarding their respective firms through an ...

LEAP Legal Software was proud to sponsor the 2024 New Zealand Law Awards, a distinguished event presented by NZ Lawyer that celebrated the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication of legal professionals throughout New Zealand.. The awardees embody the pinnacle of excellence within the legal industry, and we were privileged to contribute to this occasion that showcased the innovation ...

New Zealand’s legal industry is at an exciting juncture, with new technology reshaping how lawyers conduct their day-to-day work. LexisNexis New Zealand is at the forefront of this transformation, spearheading advancements in AI and content delivery – and with exciting new offerings on the way, 2025 promises to be a standout year.

The excellence awardees for the 2024 New Zealand Law Awards have been announced. The awards recognise the top stars in the New Zealand legal market across 24 categories that cover the achievers and achievements of law firms, in-house …

Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer are extending warm congratulations to this year’s 30 best law firms in Australia and New Zealand, which have stood out due to their notable progress, excellent client service, and commitment to ethical standards.. After a rigorous review process, 24 firms in Australia and six firms in New Zealand managed to make …

The Global Best in Law 2024 recognizes legal award winners across all of the year’s special reports featured in Canadian Lawyer, Australasian Lawyer, and NZ Lawyer.. There was increased profitability in the sector as the Q3 2024 Thomson Reuters Law Firm Financial Index (LFFI), illustrates a strong outlook for law firms with overall demand growing by …