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Supreme Court roundup 19 November - 25 November 2021
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past fortnight.
Law Society raises concerns about passage of COVID-19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Act 2021
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has written to the Minister for COVID-19 Recovery, Hon. Chris Hipkins, to raise concerns about the passage of the COVID-19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Act 2021 under urgency this week.
Six more members for Kate Sheppard Chambers
Kate Sheppard Chambers has recently welcomed six new members.
Dr Alison Gordon has recently returned from completing her doctorate at Forham Law School in New York. Alison is based in Wellington and works with lawyers and clients around the country. She has expertise in public law, civil litigation, investigations, health and…
New Chair of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal
Mr Christopher Boys has recently been appointed as the new Chair of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal taking on the role following the retirement of the inaugural Chair of the Tribunal, former District Court Judge Christopher Somerville.
Mr Boys has been a member of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal since April…
Supreme Court roundup 19 November - 25 November 2021
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past fortnight.
Updated guidance released on reporting requirements: “Now is a good time to check that you are complying”.
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has released final guidance on the reporting requirements under the Conduct and Client Care Rules. Change to the rules came into force on 1 July 2021. The rules clarify the standards of behaviour expected of lawyers, with an emphasis…
Dan Moore appointed Chair of NZ LAW Limited
NZ LAW Limited has announced the appointment of its new chair – Dan Moore - and the election of two new directors to its board – Shehan de Silva (Christchurch) and Greg Kelly (Wellington). Current director, Melissa Bourke (Palmerston North), is elected deputy chair. These appointments took effect from 12…
Saunders Robinson Brown announces promotions
Saunders Robinson Brown (SRB) has announced a number of promotions of professional staff.
Vanessa Baakman
Vanessa Baakman, who specialises in employment and family law, has been prooted to Senior Associate within the Litigation team.
Callan Wilson
Callan Wilson and Emma Morgan (Legal Executive) of the Property team have been promoted…
Law Society raises concerns about passage of COVID-19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Act 2021
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has written to the Minister for COVID-19 Recovery, Hon. Chris Hipkins, to raise concerns about the passage of the COVID-19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Act 2021 under urgency this week.
Proposed changes of entry to Law Society premises and contracted venues
Keeping you safe during COVID-19 - This is advance notice of a proposed change of entry policy.