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Courts roundup 23 June - 29 June 2022
Decisions, proceedings and news from the courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past fortnight.
PLS E-Bulletin 21 June
You are receiving this email because you are a member of the New Zealand Law Society Property Law Section.
21 June 2022
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Bulletin briefly:
1. Property practice tips – borders re-opening
2. Overseas Investment Office: fresh and seawater areas
3. Upcoming PLS events
1. Property practice tips – borders re-opening
With the recent re-opening of New Zealand’s…
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.
Courts roundup 23 June - 29 June 2022
Decisions, proceedings and news from the courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past fortnight.
Measures to assist pressure in the courts
Counsel and the courts are facing increasing pressure in civil and criminal and across both the District and High Court jurisdictions.
Access to civil justice a new focus area for the Borrin Foundation
Dr Bridgette Toy-Cronin discusses her research to better understand legal need in Aotearoa, funded by a grant from the Borrin Foundation’s recently introduced Access to Civil Justice focus area.
Employment matters: Post Covid-19 realities for law firms
Lockdown fatigue, and maintaining energy levels and motivation through COVID-19 are common struggles for many people, including legal staff. Recruitment specialist Mark Simpson takes a look at the impact on senior and junior staff, and the implications for attraction and retention.
New Zealand Law Society Welcomes Independent Review Discussion Document
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa welcomes the release of the Independent Review Panel’s (the Panel) Discussion Document which outlines the headline issues for the Review, and is strongly urging all parts of the law profession to engage in the upcoming consultation.
Practising fee for 2022/23
The Law Society, like all organisations has had to pivot and absorb the financial impact of Covid-19. In the last two annual reports, the Law Society has outlined to the profession the significant investment that has had to occur in order for modern systems, processes, structure and staff capability to…