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A Dark Day for Democracy
For me and, I suspect for many others, the results of the recent US elections are still sinking in. Henry Giroux is an American author who has written extensively on…
Artists’ and Spouses’ Rights Collide
On Thursday this week, it was both a pleasure and a privilege to appear in the Supreme Court and argue an important case for my client and artist Sirpa Alalääkkölä…
“Hold On!”, is relief finally coming?
It's unbelievable that someone running for the office of President of the USA can so blatantly, and seemingly with impunity, use artists copyright works against their wishes. In the case…
Dotcom’s extradition continues to attract overseas attention
Now that the Minister of Justice, Paul Goldsmith, has signed Kim Dotcom’s extradition order https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/justice-minister-signs-kim-dotcoms-extradition-order/ZIO7RHMUS5B3NCKUEW4QH5C4V4/#google_vignette there is renewed interest in the case, particularly from overseas. A number of commentators are comparing his situation…
Nothing Beats a Good Pithy Put-down
This post is directed at the wordsmiths amongst us, including those who advocate for or against a position. We often search for a good analogy or turn of phrase to…
Did Covid Determine Trump’s Fate – In part but not Entirely!
As the results of the US election start to sink in, to an audible collective sigh of relief around the world, I would like to comment on some feedback I…
Trump vs Ardern and why Covid-19 could determine US Election
Here is my article in today's New Zealand Herald on the upcoming US Presidential elections. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/clive-elliott-trump-vs-ardern-and-why-covid-19-could-determine-us-election/THNEZBKCWGETXPZBCTLUS6VV7Y/ NZ Herald 3 Nov, 2020 09:09 AM7 minutes to read Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern…
Finally – Bluetooth Tracing Goes Live in NZ!
Apple and Google show the way with their simple but powerful Bluetooth contact tracing tool. It is now available on iPhones in New Zealand - see:https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/groundbreaking-bluetooth-contact-tracing-tool-now-available-nz-iphone-users Unlike with our existing…
Contact Tracing Tool Disabled!
Be wary, the much lauded Apple Bluetooth contact tracing tool (as opposed to the government’s wholly inadequate “digital diary”) was working perfectly well on my IPhone until I installed the latest…