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The boundaries of technology are advancing at an unprecedented rate, particularly in the realm of AI. The legal industry is on the cusp of a new, transformative era – and LexisNexis New Zealand will soon be launching the next evolution in legal research. With the launch of Lexis+, lawyers will be able to save hours (or even days) of their time, freeing them up to focus on anything from billable hours, networking or simply maintaining work-life balance. A recent study conducted in the UK among Lexis+ users revealed significant time savings for legal professionals. Over a week, with an average workday of 10 hours, users saved a total of 8 hours and 28 minutes. That’s over an hour a day in time gained back. Read the full article about the Lexis+ launch and why it is crucial for the New Zealand legal industry by clicking the link below: https://bit.ly/3Q1c8ka #lexisplus #lexisplusnz #lexisnexisnz #law #legal #legalAI

Tikanga and the law It is now axiomatic that tikanga is a source of law in New Zealand. Tikanga now forms part of the core curriculum in the LLB degree when tomorrow’s lawyers study public law, contracts, torts, crimes, land law, equity and succession, and legal ethics, and their studies will be completed with a capstone paper on tikanga in the final year of their LLB degrees. This approach is reflected in the decision of the New Zealand Supreme Court (NZSC) in Smith v Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd, where Natalie Coates (as counsel for Mr Smith) submitted that tikanga… Read the full article for free by clicking the link below. This article was written by Dr Trevor Daya-Winterbottom FRGS, General Editor for Resource Management Bulletin. https://bit.ly/3R53eT4 #lexisnexisnz #lexisnexisnewzealand #law #legal #lawyers #litigator #solicitor #partner #barrister #lexisplus #lexisplusnz

VUWLSS Paper Presentation Final 2024 Thursday 23rd May 2024, the NZLSA Paper Presentation Competition saw the opportunity for VUWLSS to find their campus champion. Their champion will now progress with the other New Zealand Law Students' Association' winners to Hobart in July to compete in the Australian Law Students' Association (ALSA) competition and then in September compete at the NZLSA Competition in Christchurch. The 3 Finalists were:  James Macey - “More than a last resort: The constitutional role of the Supreme Court of New Zealand” Sameer Mandhan – “Putting unfair practices out to pasture: An analysis of New Zealand’s Retirement Village Industry through a consumer lens”. Caitlin Ashby – “Can a Search Engine be held liable for defamation?” The VUWLSS Final was a close competition resulting in Sameer Mandhan winning to become the 2024 VUWLSS Paper Presentation Champion.  Congratulations to Sameer! A special Thank You to the judges Sebastian Bisley and Manraj Singh Rahi Find out more about the NZLSA Paper Presentation Competition: https://lnkd.in/grPyxi5s Find out more about the ALSA Paper Presentation Competition: https://lnkd.in/gsAvA5Bd Tom Simmonds, Nathan Collins, LAWSOC - The University of Canterbury Law Students' Society, Auckland University Law Students' Society, AUT Law Students' Society (AUTLSS), WULSA ., The Society of Otago University Law Students, LexisNexis Pacific 

Ensure you are aware of the key changes in the NZS 3910:2023 standard form construction contract. If you’re a lawyer specialising in construction law, this checklist will help you verify that you’re fully informed about the changes in the new standard form construction contract, enabling you to provide your clients with the most current advice. For construction industry professionals, the checklist outlines the most significant changes from the previous version, assisting you in staying current with industry requirements and maintaining excellence in your profession. If you are already an active subscriber to the ‘Kennedy-Grant and Weatherall on Construction Law’ online publication, you can use your LexisNexis® account login details to access detailed explanations of each checklist point and updated practical commentary on our platform. Download the NZS 3910:2023 Contract Standard Free Checklist by clicking the link below and submitting the form: https://lnkd.in/gTbbJfhV #constructionlaw #nzs3910 #contractstandard #michaelweatherall #lexisnexisnewzealand #lexisnexis #law #legal #lawyer #solicitor #barrister 

Pre-eminent construction lawyer decodes key contract changes | Interview with Michael Weatherall Simpson Grierson partner Michael Weatherall is one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent figures in construction law, and he’s made it his mission to help clients simplify what is often an overly complex area of law. In one of the most significant updates to date, 2023 saw the release of the updated NZS 3910:2023 standard form construction contract. For those navigating this change, Weatherall has released his latest updates and practical commentary in the online publication, which is available by subscription to all construction law practitioners. “There were some really fundamental changes this time around,” Weatherall notes. Leading construction lawyer Michael Weatherall dives into the latest updates to NZS 3910:2023 contract standard, and more. Read the full article by clicking the link below: https://bit.ly/3KigFeA #constructionlaw #nzs3910 #contractstandard #michaelweatherall #lexisnexisnewzealand #lexisnexis #law #legal #lawyer #solicitor #barrister

Tuesday 14 May 2024 The NZLSA Paper Presentation Competition arrived at The University of Auckland. Auckland University Law Students' Society (AULSS) have found their champion who will now progress with the other NZLSA winners to Hobart in July to compete in the Australian Law Students' Association (ALSA) competition and then in September compete at the New Zealand Law Students' Association (NZLSA) Competition in Christchurch. The 2 Finalists were: Neil Hutton whose topic was “The Persisting Influence of Eugenics on New Zealand Law” Sam Turner-O’Keefe whose topic was “The Charitable Paradox”   A special “Thank you” to our judges from Duncan Cotterill - Graeme Switzer & Jessica W. LexisNexis New Zealand congratulates Sam who becomes the 2024 AULSS Paper Presentation Champion and well-done Niel for wonderful papers. Find out more about the NZLSA Paper Presentation Competition: https://lnkd.in/grChgPQv Find out more about the ALSA Paper Presentation Competition: https://lnkd.in/gMcjkvTH Tom Simmonds, Nathan Collins, Victoria University of Wellington Law Students' Society, LAWSOC - The University of Canterbury Law Students' Society, Auckland University Law Students' Society, AUT Law Students' Society (AUTLSS), WULSA ., The Society of Otago University Law Students, LexisNexis Pacific

If you’re heading to Blenheim next week for the ILANZ: In-house Lawyers Association of New Zealand conference, don’t forget to stop by our booth to find out how #AI is levelling-up in-house teams across New Zealand. LexisNexis Regulatory Compliance delivers award-winning compliance solutions powered by trusted LexisNexis content, providing intuitive tools to map controls to obligations and generate audit reports - say goodbye to manual work and say hello to streamlined compliance! Lexis+ is the revolutionary extractive AI legal research platform where simplicity meets efficiency. Boost productivity & strategic thinking with intuitive navigation for accurate search results! Safe travels fellow #roadwarriors! Team Regulatory Compliance: Keri Walker Mark Crafar Jacob B. Peacey Michele F. Team Lexis+ Chris Murray Eudora Chew Merv Giam Vicki Momberg

The NZLSA Paper Presentation Finals were held at the AUT Law Students' Society (AUTLSS). Congratulations to the winner, Molly-Love Louise for her paper on “The Case of Smith v Fonterra,” and well done to the finalist, Annaliese Wadsworth, for her paper on “How the Legal System in Aotearoa New Zealand Can Strengthen Measures to Better Safeguard Victims of Stalking.” Find out more about the NZLSA Paper Presentation Competition: https://lnkd.in/grChgPQv Find out more about the ALSA Paper Presentation Competition: https://lnkd.in/gMcjkvTH

We're just as excited to partner with the Cradle to Grave conference for 2024! 🌟 This year, we look forward to showcasing how Lexis+ can transform the day-to-day operations of legal professionals. Be sure to visit our booth to explore our innovative solutions and pick up some exclusive LexisNexis goodies. See you there!

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