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Mika Ogata

Total Articles: 23

Articles by Mika Ogata

Ex-lawyer at VC firm redefines legal role for startups

Ex-lawyer Preseedha Premnath redefines legal support for startups by embedding prevention strategies at Stellaris Venture Partners instead of reacting to…

October 23, 2026

Regulatory Updates

New Anti Corruption Commissioners Named

New anti corruption commissioners named to National Anti-Corruption Commission, including Robert McClelland and Christopher Savundra.

October 20, 2026

State Legislation

Government backs most financial abuse inquiry recommendations

The government supports 58 of 61 recommendations from the financial abuse inquiry, addressing credit, privacy, and domestic violence protections.

October 17, 2026

Federal Statutes

AI and New High Court Rules Affect NZ Business Disputes

New High Court rules and AI applications are transforming how NZ businesses handle commercial disputes, posing risks many firms are…

October 16, 2026

Code Amendments

NSW Plans Tough Labour Hire Law to Fight Slavery

NSW plans tough labour hire law to combat modern slavery, requiring licensed operators and imposing criminal penalties for non-compliance.

October 13, 2026

Bill Tracking

Law Council Rejects Systemic Misconduct Claims in Migration Law

The Law Council of Australia rejects systemic migration law misconduct claims, emphasizing existing oversight systems for practitioner discipline.

October 12, 2026

Code Amendments

Auckland court upholds land deals despite missing plan

Auckland High Court rules land deals valid despite missing site plans, upholding contracts for Ranfurly Jixiang Development Ltd and GWT…

October 10, 2026

Federal Statutes

Court orders costs after rejected settlement offer

A Federal Court of Australia judge ordered indemnity costs after a respondent rejected a pre-hearing settlement offer. The ruling in…

October 7, 2026

State Legislation

Zulum Denies Ordering Arrests, Prioritizes Borno Rebuilding

Borno State Governor Zulum denies ordering arrests of individuals wearing 'Tinubu Must Go' T-shirts, prioritizing Borno State's rebuilding efforts.

October 3, 2026