Law Society statements
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Time-blocking judicial lists supported where appropriate
18 June 2015
The New Zealand Law Society says it supports extending time-blocking of Judge and Community Magistrates lists across District Courts, where…
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John Marshall QC calmly led profession through change
15 June 2015
John Marshall QC calmly and resolutely led New Zealand’s legal profession through significant changes and with his death New Zealand…
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Sir Peter Williams QC, 1934 - 2015
10 June 2015
New Zealanders have lost a powerful and courageous advocate with the death of Sir Peter Williams QC, New Zealand Law…
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New name for in-house lawyer organisation
8 June 2015
The New Zealand Law Society section representing in-house lawyers has changed its name to In-house Lawyers’ Association of New Zealand…
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Law Society identifies problem with health and safety regulations
4 June 2015
The New Zealand Law Society has identified a potential problem with an aspect of the draft Health and Safety at…
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Brett Cooper suspended for 18 months
4 June 2015
The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended Brett Cooper from legal practice for 18 months effective from…
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In-house Lawyer award winners announced
25 May 2015
The four winners of the CLANZ annual awards for in-house lawyers have been announced. The awards are made by CLANZ,…
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Susan Barbara Lewis suspended from practice for six months
13 May 2015
Christchurch lawyer Susan Barbara Lewis has been suspended from practice as both a barrister and a solicitor for six months…
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CLANZ 2015 Award nominees announced
12 May 2015
In-house lawyers who have been nominated for the 2015 CLANZ Awards have been announced. The annual awards are held by…
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New Zealand Law Society & Hays Legal Salary Guide released
7 May 2015
The New Zealand Law Society and legal recruitment company Hays Legal have released results of a survey of salaries paid…
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Offender drug and alcohol testing bill lacks judicial oversight
6 May 2015
The lack of judicial involvement in drug and alcohol testing legislation is problematic, the New Zealand Law Society says. The…
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More detail needed to support access to Customs information
5 May 2015
The New Zealand Law Society believes more details and analysis of the information held by the New Zealand Customs Service…
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NZ-based Nepalese lawyer seeks aid from legal community
28 April 2015
Auckland lawyer Tschering Lama is asking New Zealand's legal community for donations to assist Nepal after the massive earthquake which…
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Two attempted email frauds target lawyers
17 April 2015
The New Zealand Law Society is warning lawyers about two email frauds which are targeting them at present.The Law Society…
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Outstanding CPD declarations may still be made
16 April 2015
Lawyers who have not yet declared completion of their required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the year to 31 March…
Last updated on the 20th September 2018