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Changes needed to proposed workplace legislation
Thursday, 25 May 2017, 11:33 am | New Zealand Law Society
Proposed legislation aiming to enhance legal protections in the workplace for domestic violence victims is unclear and could result in a range of unintended consequences, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
Law Society questions Anti-Money Laundering legislation date
Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Law Society
January 2019 is a far more realistic date than July 2018 for bringing lawyers into the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism legislation, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
NZ Law Society widens focus on lawyer diversity
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 9:57 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society says it is now asking all applicants for a practising certificate to state their ethnicity. More >>
Law Society welcomes temporary solution to lawyer shortage
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 10:22 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society welcomes any solution, even temporary, that will offer relief to a shortage in family legal aid lawyers in Wairarapa. More >>
120th anniversary of admission of Te Apirana Ngata
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The 120th anniversary of the admission on 26 March 1897 of Te Apirana Turupa Ngata as a barrister and solicitor is something all New Zealanders can celebrate, the New Zealand Law Society and Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa (the Māori Law Society) ... More >>
Rewrite of child protection legislation recommended
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society says proposed legislation introducing a child-centred care and protection system needs a complete rewrite if it is to achieve the objective of protecting vulnerable children and young people. More >>
Further changes recommended to modernised border legislation
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society has urged Parliament to consider its recommended changes to New Zealand’s border legislation to ensure the law remains fit for purpose in future. More >>
Lawyers can redress gender leadership balance
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 11:15 am | New Zealand Law Society
Women will outnumber men in the legal profession later this year but there is still a noticeable imbalance in women in leadership roles, New Zealand Law Society President Kathryn Beck says. More >>
Warren Richard McFie struck off roll
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Former Auckland lawyer Warren Richard McFie has been struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors by the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal. More >>
Law Society recommends changes to legislation rules
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society recommends that Parliament consider changes to its procedures and rules to ensure better public engagement and to enhance the quality of proposed legislation. More >>
Could you be breaking the ‘laws of love’ on Valentine’s Day?
Monday, 13 February 2017, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Could you be breaking the ‘laws of love’ on Valentine’s Day in the office? More >>
Day of Endangered Lawyer on 24 January
Monday, 23 January 2017, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Law Society
New Zealand Law Society President Kathryn Beck has praised the courage of lawyers around the world who risk harassment, imprisonment or even death to stand up for the rights of their clients. More >>
Sir Bruce Slane a great communicator
Sunday, 8 January 2017, 7:35 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The death of Sir Bruce Slane means the legal profession has lost a great communicator and campaigner for individual rights, New Zealand Law Society President Kathryn Beck says. More >>
Christopher Twigley struck off
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 11:10 am | New Zealand Law Society
Former Gisborne and Tauranga lawyer Christopher Twigley has been struck off by the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyances Disciplinary Tribunal. More >>
Fiji needs to crackdown on police brutality
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society is backing Amnesty International’s call for Fiji to crackdown on torture and brutality meted out by its police force and military. More >>
Keep limits on emergency legislation, Law Society says
Monday, 5 December 2016, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society says legislative changes in the wake of the recent 7.8 magnitude Kaikōura earthquake should be limited to what is strictly needed to aid recovery. More >>
Rushed changes to electoral legislation fall short
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society is concerned that changes to electoral legislation in preparation for the 2017 general election are being rushed through without reasonable opportunity for public input. More >>
Law Society opposes proposed changes to Privacy Act
Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society says the Privacy Act already enables government agencies to verify individuals’ identities for law enforcement purposes and proposed changes to the Act are not needed. More >>
LawTalk celebrates 900th issue
Friday, 4 November 2016, 11:18 am | New Zealand Law Society
LawTalk , the fortnightly New Zealand Law Society magazine, hits a milestone today by celebrating its 900th issue. More >>
Intelligence and Security Bill safeguards could go further
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society believes legislation to improve the transparency and oversight of New Zealand’s intelligence and security agencies is a positive development, but recommends strengthening some of the proposed safeguards to enhance public confidence. More >>
