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New name for in-house lawyer organisation
Monday, 8 June 2015, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society section representing in-house lawyers has changed its name to In-house Lawyers’ Association of New Zealand (ILANZ). More >>
In-house Lawyer award winners announced
Monday, 25 May 2015, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The four winners of the CLANZ annual awards for in-house lawyers have been announced. More >>
Susan Barbara Lewis suspended from practice for six months
Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Christchurch lawyer Susan Barbara Lewis has been suspended from practice as both a barrister and a solicitor for six months with effect from 26 May 2015. More >>
Offender drug and alcohol testing bill
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 11:37 am | New Zealand Law Society
Offender drug and alcohol testing bill lacks judicial oversight The lack of judicial involvement in drug and alcohol testing legislation is problematic, the New Zealand Law Society says. The Drug and Alcohol Testing of Community-based Offenders and Bailees ... More >>
Anthony Paul Blair suspended
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended Anthony Paul Blair (also known as Paul Anthony Blair) from legal practice for three years from 12 March 2015. Mr Blair, who is not currently practising law, admitted a disciplinary ... More >>
Rohineet Sharma struck off
Monday, 2 March 2015, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has ordered that Rohineet Sharma be struck from the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors. More >>
Davina Murray struck off
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 11:37 am | New Zealand Law Society
Davina Murray struck off The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has ordered that Davina Valerie Murray be struck from the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors. This was decided at a penalty hearing today. On December 16 2014, the ... More >>
Law Society wants more women in senior legal roles
Monday, 16 February 2015, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Law Society
News that female solicitors now outnumber male solicitors practising in Ireland is another indicator that the makeup of the legal profession is changing dramatically, New Zealand Law Society President Chris Moore said today. More >>
Winners of Rex Mason Prize announced
Friday, 30 January 2015, 10:03 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society has announced the winners of New Zealand’s longest-established legal writing award, the Honourable Rex Mason Prize for Excellence in Legal Writing. More >>
Law Society welcomes changes to Terrorist Fighters Bill
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 11:34 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society has welcomed the changes to the Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill recommended by the Foreign Affairs and Defence select committee. More >>
Two lawyers struck off
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 9:55 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has ordered that two lawyers be struck from the roll of Barristers and Solicitors. More >>
Anthony Vincent Ram struck off
Friday, 28 November 2014, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Anthony Vincent Ram struck off The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has ordered that Anthony Vincent Ram be struck from the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors. The Tribunal found the former Auckland lawyer guilty of three charges ... More >>
Law Society urges reduction of terrorist fighter bill powers
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society says powers proposed in the Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill should be reduced to ensure they are strictly limited to countering the threats that have arisen. More >>
Minkai Huang struck off
Friday, 14 November 2014, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Minkai Huang struck off The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has ordered that Minkai Huang be struck from the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors. The former Auckland barrister admitted a charge that he had been convicted of an ... More >>
Law Society urges Parliament to rethink parole reform
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 10:37 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society says it agrees with the Attorney-General that the proposed expansion of the Parole Act’s Extended Supervision Orders (ESO) regime is inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. In a submission to Parliament’s Law ... More >>
David John Porteous struck off
Friday, 17 October 2014, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Law Society
David John Porteous struck off 17 October 2014 The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has ordered that David John Porteous be struck from the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors. The Hastings lawyer pleaded guilty to three charges ... More >>
Law Society: It’s crucial to know the details of your will
Thursday, 16 October 2014, 11:14 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society is advising people they should not hesitate to check regularly that their will is up-to-date. More >>
Law Society supports Malaysian Bar Peace and Freedom Walk
Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 9:53 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society has expressed its support for a planned Walk for Peace and Freedom by Malaysian lawyers protesting against continued use of the Sedition Act 1948 by the Malaysian government. More >>
New Zealand Law Society congratulates new Justice Minister
Monday, 6 October 2014, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society has congratulated Amy Adams on her appointment as Minister of Justice. Law Society Executive Director Christine Grice says that as a former law firm partner Ms Adams will have an excellent understanding of the needs of everyone ... More >>
Lawyers, clients warned take care with emailed instructions
Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society is warning lawyers and clients of lawyers to be extremely careful with taking and issuing instructions by email. This follows recent instances where a law firm or client’s email system has been hacked and false instructions ... More >>
