Jacqueline So

Jacqueline So

Jacqueline So

Jacqueline leads content production for the Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer websites as the news editor, reporting on major updates in the legal profession for these regions and conducting exclusive interviews with leaders in the industry. She is also a contributing writer for Canadian Lawyer, Law Times, and Lexpert.

She aims to bring a human element to every piece she writes, bolstering the accessibility of complicated legal matters to an audience of both learned and laymen. She has created content for mainstream markets, having begun her journalism career as a feature writer and researcher with Australian real-estate consumer magazine Your Investment Property.   

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ACC applies to intervene in European General Court on matter involving legal privilege protections

ACC applies to intervene in European General Court on matter involving legal privilege protections

The association is pushing back against a bid to force in-house counsel to disclose documents

Female students in the UK are twice as likely as male students to pursue law as an A-level: study

Female students in the UK are twice as likely as male students to pursue law as an A-level: study

Law was the second highest-rising subject this year

DLA Piper’s Tayla McEntee on how election year is affecting the M&A scene in NZ

DLA Piper’s Tayla McEntee on how election year is affecting the M&A scene in NZ

She also debunks one myth about commercial lawyers

Wellington District Court orders personality to publicly apologise to ex-mayor for online insults

Wellington District Court orders personality to publicly apologise to ex-mayor for online insults

Graham Bloxham also accused Justin Lester of misconduct towards council staff

Disability Support Services Bill modified to clarify families’ role, strengthen community’s voice

Disability Support Services Bill modified to clarify families’ role, strengthen community’s voice

Disability issues minister confirms the law does not impact existing eligibility or entitlements

Draft California bill sets penalties for influencers who keep mum on being paid for political ads

Draft California bill sets penalties for influencers who keep mum on being paid for political ads

The bill would allow the Fair Political Practices Commission to fine content creators up to US$5,000

UK’s Competition and Markets Authority greenlights Paramount-WBD combination

UK’s Competition and Markets Authority greenlights Paramount-WBD combination

The deal must get through a March 2027 trial in the US

Tayla McEntee enjoys taking a breather with the team after successfully completing a deal

Tayla McEntee enjoys taking a breather with the team after successfully completing a deal

The senior associate had always had a business-focused mindset

Influx of AI-generated submissions drives rollout of new use guidance from Tenancy Tribunal

Influx of AI-generated submissions drives rollout of new use guidance from Tenancy Tribunal

An increasing number of such claims have caused delays in tribunal proceedings

Approval becomes easier for family and civil legal aid providers under legal aid scheme reforms

Approval becomes easier for family and civil legal aid providers under legal aid scheme reforms

Other changes include experience waivers and evaluation of fixed fees and pre-approved disbursements