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Access to justice impacted by proposed repeal of sentencing report funding
Yesterday’s announcement that the Government will introduce legislation withdrawing funding for "cultural reports”, will significantly limit access to justice, the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa says.
Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system
Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system. Opinion Piece by Frazer Barton, President of the New Zealand Law Society - In defense of the judiciary.
Leading law firms endorse Law Society membership
With the Law Society’s introduction of a membership subscription this year, several large law firms have already expressed their commitment to signing up all their lawyers as members.
Holland Beckett promotes two partners
Holland Beckett has announced the promotion to partnership of two of its senior lawyers, Will Dymock and Natasha van der Wal, effective from 1st April 2024.
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Costs of Practice report released
Lawyers are not immune from the increased costs experienced by New Zealanders in recent years and have been subject to operational cost increases well above the rate of inflation. In the last three years alone, the operational costs of running a legal practice have increased by 15.3% each year.
Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system
Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system. Opinion Piece by Frazer Barton, President of the New Zealand Law Society - In defense of the judiciary.
Leading law firms endorse Law Society membership
Holland Beckett promotes two partners
White Fox & Jones appoints new partner
Saunders Robinson Brown announces promotions
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Legal Workplace Environment Survey shows progress, but challenges remain
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa says survey results which show a decline in sexual harassment within law practices over the last five years are a step in the right direction, but that reluctance to report is an ongoing issue.
Law Society navigates towards its future
The last year has been one of significant challenges and navigating change for the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa.
Legal Workplace Environment Survey shows progress, but challenges remain
Law Society responds to Independent Review recommendations for legal and structural change
Statement re Hong Kong
Rule of Law a key priority for Law Society
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