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Nominations open for the 2018 In-house lawyer awards
27 February 2018
Where could a $5,000 boost to your training budget take you? Nominations are now open for the 2018 ILANZ Awards…
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Ad authority rejects complaint about video featuring ex-lawyer
27 February 2018
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) says a complaint about a video shared by Golriz Ghahraman, the now Green MP and…
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Council upholds complaint against Duncan Garner immigration article
26 February 2018
A complaint against a much-read – and discussed - article about immigration has been upheld by the Press Council.The opinion…
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Changes to restorative justice referral process
26 February 2018
The Ministry of Justice has advised the New Zealand Law Society that it is standardising the referral process for district…
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FMA opens applications for personalised digital advice
26 February 2018
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is accepting applications from providers seeking to offer personalised financial advice to consumers through digital…
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Law firm Russell McVeagh to undergo external review
23 February 2018
Law firm Russell McVeagh's Board and Partners have announced the firm will undergo an external review, focusing on it's culture…
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Free Māori language poster for legal profession
22 February 2018
Auckland firm Kaupare Law and Consultancy has announced the launch of a free Māori language poster designed specifically for the…
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Information provided on District Court case time
22 February 2018
Information released by Justice Minister Andrew Little appears to show a steady increase in the average age of all District…
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Auckland High Court public Open Day planned
22 February 2018
The public will have a rare opportunity to explore historic and modern courtrooms on Saturday, 10 March when the Auckland…
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Research focuses on autistic people in criminal justice system
22 February 2018
Lawyers and others involved in the criminal justice system are being requested to assist with research into how New Zealand's…
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Litigation funder supervision role may be tested
22 February 2018
The courts may well review their role in supervising litigation funders this year, according to a review of class actions…
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Firm’s trading had to be halted after AML/CFT breaches
22 February 2018
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) says one company’s non-compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009…
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Law Commission discuss 'abandoned DNA' collection in relation to murder trial
22 February 2018
Sainey Marong is accused of strangling to death, Christchurch sex-worker, 22-year old Renee Duckmanton in 2016.The Law Commission says it…
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Bill aims to change in-house lawyer legal work options
22 February 2018
National MP Chris Bishop has announced lodgement of a Members' Bill aimed at making it easier for lawyers to do…
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Review for Human Rights Commission procedures and culture
22 February 2018
Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced there will be a review of the procedures and organisational culture at the New…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018