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High Court decision - Hart v Auckland Standards Committee
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Today’s High Court judgment upholding the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal decision to strike Barry John Hart from the roll of barristers and solicitors endorses the Law Society’s determination to persist with disciplinary ... More >>
Law Society streamlines complaints management
Friday, 1 February 2013, 9:00 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society has launched an Early Resolution Service (ERS) to produce a speedier resolution of some complaints against lawyers. More >>
Heritage Bill direction supported
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society says it supports the overall direction being taken by the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill. More >>
Phase 2 of AML reform set for 2014 and will involve lawyers
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 11:11 am | New Zealand Law Society
Phase two of New Zealand's anti-money laundering reform - which will capture lawyers - is expected to come in some time in 2014. More >>
Specific Knowledge Important In Considering Legality Of Mega
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 11:07 am | New Zealand Law Society
The new Mega website fronted by Kim Dotcom appears to have been set up to ensure that Mega does not have specific knowledge of the information which is being stored or shared, intellectual property lawyer Clive Elliott says. More >>
Queen’s Counsel appointments welcomed
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 11:47 am | New Zealand Law Society
New Zealand Law Society President Jonathan Temm says the appointments of Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson and Solicitor-General Michael Heron as Queen’s Counsel is absolutely appropriate. More >>
Courthouse changes will impact on many communities
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 11:15 am | New Zealand Law Society
Saving money through changes to New Zealand’s courthouses comes at the cost of downgrading an important institution in many communities and imposes a financial burden on many who can afford it least, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
Law Society opposes any gender discrimination
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society says it opposes discrimination based on gender or anything relating to a person’s physical or mental qualities or beliefs. More >>
Suspension of elections breaches constitutional values
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Proposed legislation that would extend the suspension of local body elections in Canterbury until 2016 is not justified and is a disturbing breach of the rule of law, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Bill
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Bill is inconsistent with the right to freedom of expression protected by the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
NZ legal profession saddened by news of Greg King
Sunday, 4 November 2012, 9:30 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand legal profession is tremendously saddened by the news of the sudden death of Lower Hutt barrister Greg King, New Zealand Law Society President Jonathan Temm said today. More >>
Commerce Amendment Bill Needs Clarity
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill should be clarified to give greater certainty to people in business acting in good faith, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
Criminalisation of breaches of directors’ duties
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Proposed legislation that would criminalise breaches of directors’ duties could have a negative impact on the economy, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
New Zealand Law Society elects new President
Friday, 12 October 2012, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society’s Council has elected Auckland lawyer Chris Moore to be the Law Society’s next President. More >>
Leading General Counsel have a seat at the Executive Table
Friday, 12 October 2012, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Law Society
A comprehensive report launched today outlines the behaviours found in leading in-house legal practice. The primary characteristic identified in 89% of top legal departments is that the most senior in-house lawyer in the organisation sits on the leadership ... More >>
Law Society appreciates changes in legal aid position
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society has welcomed a number of the proposed changes to the Legal Assistance (Sustainability) Bill announced by Justice Minister Judith Collins today. More >>
Public interest is key in any courthouse closure proposal
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 11:14 am | New Zealand Law Society
Courthouses are important hubs in many communities. Any decisions to close them or set restricted operating hours must take account of the public interest in ensuring that access to justice is maintained, the New Zealand Law Society said today. More >>
Law Society opposes Judges' Pecuniary Interests Bill
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society says the proposed Register of Pecuniary Interests of Judges Bill should not proceed. More >>
Law Society comments on decision by Justice Lang
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Today’s High Court decision to dismiss the application by Barry John Hart for a stay on his suspension from practise as a barrister has clarified the legal status of a law practitioner who appeals against an order striking them off the roll of ... More >>
Law Society comments on NZLCDT decision
Friday, 14 September 2012, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society said the decision to strike Barry John Hart from the roll of barristers and solicitors showed that conduct which impedes the effective regulation of the legal profession is viewed extremely seriously. More >>
