Te Piringa - Faculty of Law News
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From Chicago law to professional rugby in Scotland, Mungo’s in boots and all (13 March 2019)
Tauranga law student Mungo Mason may miss his graduation ceremony but it's for a good cause - he's pursuing a professional rugby career in his homeland of Scotland.
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New Zealand’s repeal of “year and a day” rule expands liability for homicide (12 March 2019)
Dr Brenda Midson looks at the implications of the recent change to the law.
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The real legal deal (7 March 2019)
Hamilton law firm Norris Ward McKinnon works with Waikato law students, offering internships and providing scholarships.
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Walking a difficult line ─ charity and religion (26 February 2019)
Like it or not, charity and religion are linked and that may be a good thing says charity law specialist Juliet Chevalier-Watts.
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Caution: DIY DNA heading your way (25 February 2019)
Dr Andelka Phillips looks at whether the rapidly growing industry is becoming a rapidly growing risk to our rights and privacy.
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How to create a level playing field in sport? (25 February 2019)
Dr Brenda Midson looks at the international rules around ensuring all women get fair play.
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How antiquated legal language undermines complainants in cases of sexual assault (12 February 2019)
Dr Brenda Midson examines one of New Zealand’s most notorious sexual misconduct cases.
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Who should govern Mars? (4 February 2019)
Dr Anna Marie Brennan looks at whether Elon Musk could rule a new world.
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Dancing her way to Nepal (29 January 2019)
Kaylee Bird is swapping New Zealand summer for a trek up the Himalayas as she and three other Step Higher Award recipients head to Nepal next month.
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How a default union membership could help reduce income inequality (23 January 2019)
Researchers argue that making union membership the default option would help reduce inequality while protecting workers’ rights to opt out