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Supreme Court roundup 3 - 9 December 2021
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past fortnight.
Free webinar for counsel: improvements to Electronic Monitoring equipment and the role of Bail Support Services
Ara Poutama Aotearoa | Department of Corrections is looking to roll out new electronic monitoring (EM) equipment which, it is hoped, will increase technological capacity and availability of EM. The equipment is intended to be more robust and user-friendly.
We are partnering with the Future of Electronic Monitoring Team at Ara…
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…
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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.
Supreme Court roundup 12 November - 18 November 2021
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past fortnight.
Supreme Court roundup 28 October - 11 November 2021
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past fortnight.
Court of Appeal issues decision regarding the legality of New Zealand’s response to COVID-19
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal which challenged the New Zealand Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supreme Court roundup 22 - 28 October 2021
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
Lawyer struck off for misappropriating funds and censured for obstruction
Mr Jesse Seang Ty Nguy has been struck off by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal for the misapplication of funds held by him on trust.
Supreme Court roundup 15 - 21 October 2021
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
Law Commission publishes Supplementary Issues Paper on class actions
Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission has released a Supplementary Issues Paper on class actions and is now seeking public feedback.
Law Society recommends new surrogacy law
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has submitted on the Law Commission’s review of surrogacy law in Aotearoa New Zealand, Te Kōpū Whāngai: He Arotake.
No breach by lawyer, but important to clarify responsibilities with clients
A property transaction which almost failed to proceed due to a shortfall in funds is a reminder to lawyers of the need to clarify their responsibilities with clients. The Standards Committee found that in this case the lawyer had not breached their obligations, as it was the client’s responsibility to…
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