Nick Perry

Nick Perry

July 26, 2017 | New York Law Journal

In Overseas Remarks, Roberts Says Technology Poses Challenge for Court

"There are devices now that can allow law enforcement to see through walls. Heat imaging and all this kind of thing," U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said at an event at the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. "Well, what does that do to a body of law that's developed from common law days in England about when you can search a house?"

By Nick Perry

3 minute read

February 13, 2013 | Daily Report Online

Coroner: Soft drinks may need health warnings

A New Zealand food industry association on Wednesday rejected a coroner's call to add health warnings to soft-drink labels following the 2010 death of a woman who drank about 2 gallons of Coca-Cola a day.

By Nick Perry

4 minute read

March 18, 2013 | Law.com

New Zealand Gay Marriage Bill Passes Critical Test

New Zealand lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill allowing same-sex marriage, all but assuring that it will soon become law.

By Nick Perry

3 minute read

February 13, 2013 | Daily Report Online

Prosecutors seek to reinstate charges for sheriff

Prosecutors say five racketeering counts once faced by a Georgia sheriff should be reinstated.

By Nick Perry

1 minute read

January 20, 2012 | Daily Report Online

US Internet piracy case brings New Zealand arrests

WELLINGTON, New Zealand AP - With 150 million registered users, about 50 million hits daily and endorsements from music superstars, Megaupload.com was among the world's biggest file-sharing sites. Big enough, according to a U.S. indictment, that it earned founder Kim Dotcom $42 million last year alone.The movie industry howled that the site was making money off pirated material.

By Matthew Barakat and Nick Perry

6 minute read

April 19, 2013 | Law.com

Cheers and Maori Song as New Zealand OKs Gay Marriage

The halls of Parliament echoed with a traditional Maori love song after lawmakers on Wednesday made New Zealand the 13th country in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalize same-sex marriage.

By Nick Perry

5 minute read