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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.
Law Society makes recommendations to improve Fast-track Approvals Bill
The Law Society has made a submission to the Environment Select Committee on the Fast-track Approvals Bill, raising concerns about how the fast-track approval process appears to be inconsistent with constitutional principles and good regulatory practice.
Three new directors at Queen City Law
Queen City Law announce the appointment of Bradley So, Tom Huang and Tina Hwang as Directors.
K3 Legal promotes two to senior associate
K3 has promoted two skilled associates, Patrick Shanahan-Pinker and Evie Martin, to senior associate.
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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.
Law Society makes recommendations to improve Fast-track Approvals Bill
The Law Society has made a submission to the Environment Select Committee on the Fast-track Approvals Bill, raising concerns about how the fast-track approval process appears to be inconsistent with constitutional principles and good regulatory practice.
Three new directors at Queen City Law
K3 Legal promotes two to senior associate
Luke Cunningham Clere announces promotions
Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system
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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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