The University of Otago has joined the country's other law schools in cutting ties with Russell McVeagh in the wake of a series of accusations that paint a culture of sexual harassment within the firm. Auckland University, AUT, Waikato, Otago, Victoria and Canterbury universities have all announced they will not allow any Russell McVeagh-related events or recruitment branding on their campuses, according to Newsroom. Prof Henaghan said the university would review its position once the review outcome was known. Earlier today, the University of Auckland issued a statement saying its relationship with Russell McVeagh was on hold for the rest of the year. The most recent accusation against Russell McVeagh was that staff member had sex with students on a boardroom table after a seminar.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 01, 2018 04:27 UTC