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Supreme Court roundup 26 November - 2 December 2021
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past fortnight.
Training legally trained minds for society: Shelley Griffiths appointed Dean of Law at Otago University
After 20 years in the academic field, specialising in Taxation, Company Law and Securities Market Regulation, Shelley Griffiths was appointed as the Dean of Law at the University of Otago in July, 2021.
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…
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.
Supreme Court roundup 26 November - 2 December 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…
Training legally trained minds for society: Shelley Griffiths appointed Dean of Law at Otago University
After 20 years in the academic field, specialising in Taxation, Company Law and Securities Market Regulation, Shelley Griffiths was appointed as the Dean of Law at the University of Otago in July, 2021.
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…
Te Reo Māori and the Legal Profession
Te reo Māori is being revitalised in legal settings through initiatives such as the Rangatahi Courts and the Te Ao Mārama district court model. Judges’ Clerk at the Supreme Court of New Zealand Nerys Udy reflects on her relationship with te reo. She describes te reo as both a personal…
New Zealand’s pro bono clearinghouse opens for business
It’s been ten years in the making but in July 2021 New Zealand’s first pro bono portal opened for business. Supported by funding from the Ministry of Justice, Te Ara Ture connects volunteer lawyers to people who need legal help.
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.
New Zealand Law Society launches National New Lawyers Group
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is excited to launch its National New Lawyers Group to increase support for new lawyers through the early stages of their legal careers.