Bernise Carolino

Bernise Carolino

Bernise Carolino is a news writer who has covered the legal scene and case law in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as workers’ compensation and employment case law in California, U.S. She has written for Canadian Lawyer, Law Times, Lexpert, Australasian Lawyer, NZ Lawyer, and Human Resources Director America.

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Simpson Grierson shares 2025 probono report

Simpson Grierson shares 2025 probono report

Firm says its work in support of community partners averages 33 hours per lawyer

Legislation Amendment Bill passes its first reading

Legislation Amendment Bill passes its first reading

Legislation Act 2019 changes aim to standardise publication for secondary legislation

Supreme Court denies leave to appeal in case seeking Administration Act order

Supreme Court denies leave to appeal in case seeking Administration Act order

Testator’s daughter pursues commencement of claim under Property (Relationships) Act

Bill regulating online casino gambling passes first reading

Bill regulating online casino gambling passes first reading

Fine of up to $5m to be imposed on operators breaching law

Supreme Court rules against applicant seeking to stop mortgagee’s sale

Supreme Court rules against applicant seeking to stop mortgagee’s sale

High Court judge sees no apparent unfairness or failure of process

NZ courts share remote participation protocols for criminal defendants

NZ courts share remote participation protocols for criminal defendants

Consultation with legal profession stresses importance of fair trial rights

International, Ukrainian bar associations partner to mentor lawyers handling war crime cases

International, Ukrainian bar associations partner to mentor lawyers handling war crime cases

Program participants will discuss creative ways to handle such proceedings: IBA executive director

A&O Shearman sheds light on global dealmaking in new report

A&O Shearman sheds light on global dealmaking in new report

Multinational firm’s partners write on M&A in a time of turbulence

JustFund, divorce and separation finance lender, opens in New Zealand

JustFund, divorce and separation finance lender, opens in New Zealand

Many in NZ earn too much for legal aid but not enough for private lawyers: family law fee provider

DLA Piper promotes Nick Byrnes to special counsel, two others to senior associates

DLA Piper promotes Nick Byrnes to special counsel, two others to senior associates

Global firm announces three elevations, two lateral hires in Auckland, Wellington