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Lawyers Dump Fake Tahitian Prince of Brisbane

Like most things in his unravelling life, the New Zealand-born fake prince of Brisbane, Joel Morehu-Barlow has now found himself on the wrong side of his lawyers as well as the law. They've dumped him because of money trouble. Specifically fees. News.com.au report on the affair. His elite legal team were yesterday forced to withdraw their representation of Morehu-Barlow due a ...

From Chapman Tripp to Civil Service

Chapman Tripp commercial partner Frank McLaughlin is leaving Chapmans to take up a position as a deputy secretary of justice. It is a rare move for a senior law partner in a large firm to move to the civil service. Mr McLaughlin, who has played a role in many major commercial deals including helping to set up Fonterra with the disestablishment of the Dairy ...

First Dedicated US Law Firm Set Up Kiwi Base

The first US law firm to set up business in New Zealand has been established in Auckland. Norris Legal Consulting, based in Houston, has established offices in Queen Street as the first dedicated US law firm providing what it's principal, Zachary Norris, says is a "full range of American legal services." The firm intends providing New Zealand businesses and individuals with "top quality ...

What NZ Business Need to Fear About the Dotcom Raid

Some New Zealand businesses may shudder with apprehension at what has happened to Kim Dotcom and the destruction of the MegaUpload business. And their business need have nothing necessarily to do with movie or music downloads.The Dotcom saga, with its helicoptered, TV drama raid on the MegaUpload chief's Coatsville mansion is part of a developing trend by US authorities to close down ...