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Courts roundup 4 August - 10 August 2022
Decisions, proceedings and news from the courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
New Zealand Law Society operational leadership change
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has received the resignation of Chief Executive Joanna Simon, who will step down from the role at the end of August.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts welcomes three new senior associates to its corporate and employment practices
MinterEllisonRuddWatts welcomes three new senior associates to its corporate and employment practices, and promotes three senior solicitors.
Applications open for the 2022 New Zealand Law Foundation Cleary Memorial Prize
The Law Society is taking applications for the 2022 New Zealand Law Foundation Cleary Memorial Prize.
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Courts roundup 4 August - 10 August 2022
Decisions, proceedings and news from the courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
Applications open for the 2022 New Zealand Law Foundation Cleary Memorial Prize
The Law Society is taking applications for the 2022 New Zealand Law Foundation Cleary Memorial Prize.
Courts roundup 28 July - 3 August 2022
Solicitors’ Fidelity Guarantee Fund being wound up, Lawyers’ Fidelity Fund continues
Courts roundup 21 July - 27 July 2022
Courts roundup 14 July - 20 July 2022
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Saunders Robinson Brown announces the addition of three new Partners
Senior Associates Sam Sutherland, Michael Vanner and Katrina Wood have been made Partners of Saunders Robinson Brown.
Juno Legal announces new team member
Nicola Hardy has joined the Juno Legal team based in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Josh Williams promoted to Partner at Anderson Lloyd
FMA appoints Margot Gatland to Head of Enforcement
DLA Piper appoints new Partner to employment team
Mark A. Cohen: Innovation starts with identifying a problem worth solving
LawTalk issue 950
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The Honourable Justice William Young
We farewell one of New Zealand's most highly regarded and longest serving jurists who served on the Supreme Court for twelve years.
A once-in-a-generation opportunity
The Independent Review Panel has published its Discussion Document on the future of legal services in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Panel talks us through where they are at, where to from here and invites you to have your say.
Progress and transformation: Diversity in the judiciary
The next generation of practising lawyers: A collective voice to influence positive change for new lawyers nationwide
A pillar of the rule of law: Practising in our Public Defence Service
Taking the path less travelled: Practising in the regions
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New Zealand Law Society operational leadership change
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has received the resignation of Chief Executive Joanna Simon, who will step down from the role at the end of August.
Law Society statement on allegations regarding behaviour concerns
Allegations regarding behaviour concerns at the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa have surfaced in the media. The concerns do not relate to the behaviour of Law Society staff, the Vice-Presidents, or any former President.
Suspension penalty increased for misconduct
New Zealand Law Society Welcomes Independent Review Discussion Document
Practising fee for 2022/23
Introducing our new Board
Lawyer Listing for Bots