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Proposed changes to increase public access and understanding of Supreme Court hearings – feedback sought
The Supreme Court is proposing some changes to the way the record of appeal hearings is accessed by the public and is seeking feedback from the profession and others with a special interest in these issues.
Law Society’s Annual Report published
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has published its Annual Report for the financial year 2019/20.
MBIE Issues Paper on bullying and harassment at work – Law Society submission
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa recently provided feedback on MBIE’s Bullying and Harassment at Work Issues Paper to help shape upcoming changes to the way agencies will address bullying and harassment at work.
Promotions at Wakefields Lawyers
Amy Webster
Amy Webster (Senior Associate) joined the Wakefields Lawyers Team in 2019, specialising in employment law, commercial law, and general dispute resolution. Amy has worked in-house for one of New Zealand’s largest government departments and has experience dealing with a wide range of commercial matters, with a particular interest in…
MBIE Issues Paper on bullying and harassment at work – Law Society submission
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa recently provided feedback on MBIE’s Bullying and Harassment at Work Issues Paper to help shape upcoming changes to the way agencies will address bullying and harassment at work.
Proposed changes to increase public access and understanding of Supreme Court hearings – feedback sought
The Supreme Court is proposing some changes to the way the record of appeal hearings is accessed by the public and is seeking feedback from the profession and others with a special interest in these issues.
Promotions at Wakefields Lawyers
Amy Webster
Amy Webster (Senior Associate) joined the Wakefields Lawyers Team in 2019, specialising in employment law, commercial law, and general dispute resolution. Amy has worked in-house for one of New Zealand’s largest government departments and has experience dealing with a wide range of commercial matters, with a particular interest in…
Lance Lawson and Beachside Legal merge
Rotorua law firm Lance Lawson and Mount Maunganui law firm Beachside Legal have merged with effect from 1 April 2021. The merged firm will operate as Lance Lawson (incorporating Beachside Legal). Talia Marshall will be joining the firm as a partner and Patricia Jones and David Gubb will join as…
Law Society’s Annual Report published
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has published its Annual Report for the financial year 2019/20.
Lawyer censured for breaches of the Trust Account Regulations
A Standards Committee has determined that a lawyer’s breaches of the Trust Account Regulations (TA Regulations) were sufficiently serious to warrant a finding of unsatisfactory conduct.
How to invest to effect positive change
Aligning your investments with your values shouldn’t be a negative experience, according to Financial Adviser Patrick Fogarty.
Preparing for climate-related financial disclosures
New Zealand will become the first country in the world to require mandatory reporting on the potential financial impact of climate change for a number of organisations from 2023. We hear from three lawyers about their experience of reporting on and preparing for Climate Related Financial Disclosures.