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Advocacy: Incorporated Societies Bill oral submission
August 5, 2021
Franks Ogilvie made an oral submission on the Incorporated Societies Bill.
Case brief: Re Clarkson [2021] NZHC 1968
August 4, 2021
The High Court declined that Clarkson whānau's application for customary marine title. This was the third of around 200 applications to be heard under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.
In the Media: Brigitte Morten on Nine to Noon
August 2, 2021
Discussing the week in politics
In the Media: Newshub Nation
July 26, 2021
Director Brigitte Morten appeared on Newshub Nation on Saturday discussing the political news of the week.
Case brief - Whitmore v Palmerston North City Council [2021] NZHC 1551
July 13, 2021
The High Court granted Speak Up For Women's urgent application for orders allowing their planned event at Palmerston North City Council Library to go ahead.
In the Media: Brigitte Morten on Q&A
July 5, 2021
Discussing the issues of the week.
In the Media: Proposed Hate Speech Law
July 3, 2021
The Government's proposed hate speech laws have created significant confusion. Read our explainer on how the proposals will actually work.
Case Brief: Minister of Justice v Kyung Yup Kim [2021] NZSC 57
July 2, 2021
The Supreme Court considered the legality of extradition orders for Kyung Yup Kim to China so that he can be tried for murder.
Announcement of appointment and promotion
June 30, 2021
Franks Ogilvie announces the appointment of Brigitte Morten as a Principal and Director of the company Commercial &Public Law Ltd, and the promotion of Aimee Dartnall to Senior Solicitor.

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