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Haste of earthquake recovery legislation raises concerns
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Legislation passed under urgency responding to the Canterbury earthquakes and their aftermath should be limited to those matters that require an immediate response. Less urgent matters, particularly issues relating to compensation, should be set ... More >>
New legal aid direction concerns New Zealand Law Society
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society is concerned that the new legal aid policies announced by Justice Minister Simon Power today could have a serious longer-term impact on access to legal advice and the quality of the representation provided. Law Society ... More >>
New Zealand Law Society hopes for improved legal aid system
Friday, 8 April 2011, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society hopes that the passage of legislation to reform the legal aid system this week will be the start of an era where New Zealanders enjoy the benefits of an improved legal aid system. However, the Law Society says it will be monitoring ... More >>
Be aware of your rights with online legal services
Wednesday, 6 April 2011, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society is advising users of legal services to be aware of their rights if they seek legal advice over the internet. More >>
Rules needed to control law-ball securities offers
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 11:19 am | New Zealand Law Society
The best advice for shareholders who receive low-ball offers to buy securities is usually to throw the offer in the rubbish bin, the New Zealand Law Society said today. More >>
Canterbury Business Recovery Trust Fund welcomed
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society has welcomed today’s announcement of the Canterbury Business Recovery Trust Fund. More >>
Changes to proposed name suppression rules urged
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Restrictions on the media’s right to be heard in respect of court name suppression orders under the Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill appear arbitrary and should be changed, the New Zealand Law Society said today. More >>
Debate needed on criminal justice system goals
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Law Society
A Bill which will make significant changes to criminal procedure in New Zealand is premature and there should first be a serious debate about what our criminal justice system can deliver, New Zealand Law Society President Jonathan Temm said today. More >>
Changes needed to make Alcohol Reform Bill more consistent
Friday, 4 March 2011, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Changes needed to make Alcohol Reform Bill more consistent with human rights Achieving the objectives of the Alcohol Reform Bill in a manner more consistent with human rights and the rule of law is possible by making some amendments to the Bill, the ... More >>
Lawyers Urged To Help One Another
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Law Society
NZLS president Jonathan Temm disappointed in some lawyers More >>
NZ Law Society sets up earthquake assistance website
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society has set up a website to co-ordinate information relevant to the provision of legal services following the Christchurch earthquake. The website, at www.lawsociety.org.nz/home/earthquake_assistance provides news and information ... More >>
New Zealand Law Society co-ordinates legal assistance
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society is co-ordinating offers of assistance from the New Zealand legal profession for people affected by the Christchurch earthquake. Law Society President Jonathan Temm today communicated with all New Zealand lawyers to advise ... More >>
NZ Law Society disappointed with ADLS Inc vote
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 10:36 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society says it is disappointed at the ADLS Incorporated members’ decision not to amalgamate the two organisations. An ADLS Inc postal ballot which closed yesterday resulted in a majority of those participating deciding against liquidating ... More >>
Law Society: Consider “digital legacy” when making a will
Monday, 7 February 2011, 10:38 am | New Zealand Law Society
New Zealanders making a will are being advised to consider what will happen to information stored about them on the internet. The chair of the New Zealand Law Society’s Property Law Section, Chris Moore, says people are storing ever-larger amounts of information ... More >>
Law Society President to meet Fijian Solicitor-General
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Law Society
New Zealand Law Society President Jonathan Temm will meet Fijian Solicitor-General Christopher Pryde in Wellington next week. More >>
Aftershock claimants have three months to lodge application
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Information provided to the New Zealand Law Society by the Earthquake Commission indicates that anyone who suffers property damage as the result of an aftershock in Canterbury may lodge a claim within three months of the particular aftershock ... More >>
Dual mechanism for customary interests could raise issues
Friday, 26 November 2010, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The use of two mechanisms for recognition of customary interests in the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill raises some potential issues, the New Zealand Law Society says. In its submission on the Bill, the Law Society says while the Court ... More >>
Gowns in District Court jury trials welcomed
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 9:32 am | New Zealand Law Society
New Zealand Law Society President Jonathan Temm says he welcomes the announcement by the Chief District Court Judge that counsel will be required to wear gowns in jury trials in New Zealand District Courts. More >>
Law Society President invited to visit Fiji
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 10:33 am | New Zealand Law Society
Fiji’s Solicitor-General has invited New Zealand Law Society President Jonathan Temm to Fiji to observe the state of the rule of law there. More >>
Rule of law still key to NZ system of government
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 10:31 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society takes its role as one of the guardians of the rule of law very seriously and will not hestitate to speak out if it is threatened, Law Society President Jonathan Temm said today. More >>
