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Improving access to civil justice by modernising New Zealand’s costs regime
The Law Society has recently made a submission to the Rules Committee which is considering changes to the costs rules that apply to litigants-in-person in the District and High Courts.
High Court dismisses lawyer’s appeal against suspension from practice
The High Court has dismissed Rodney James Hooker’s appeal against a decision by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal to suspend him from practice for three months.
Mr Hooker’s suspension will begin on 19 December 2020. He will not be able to provide legal services for the three months directly after...
Andrew Simpson struck off the roll of Barristers and Solicitors
The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (administered by the Ministry of Justice) has ordered the striking off of Andrew Neill Simpson from the roll of barristers and solicitors of the High Court on 10 November 2020. The order means Mr Simpson can no longer practice as a lawyer.
Mr...
Law Society welcomes recommendations to establish new DNA laws
The Law Society has welcomed the Law Commission's report on use of DNA in criminal investigations.
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Supreme Court roundup 19-26 November
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
The will-finders: Genealogy Investigations
For the past five years, journalists Fran Tyler and Deborah Morris have used their joint talents of mystery solving, and their extensive court reporting experience, to help both families and lawyers trace lost family members and beneficiaries of wills and estates.
Supreme Court affirms class actions can proceed on ‘opt-out’ basis
The Supreme Court in the Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd v Ross appeal has unanimously agreed class actions can proceed on an ‘opt out’ basis, pending development of a comprehensive legislative framework. The Law Society was a neutral intervenor in the appeal.
Lawyers celebrate justice for animals
A group of lawyers has stepped up to ensure the rule of law prevails in two cases of animal cruelty that are both legal firsts in Aotearoa.
Supreme Court Roundup 12-19 November
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
Supreme Court Roundup 6-12 November
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
Two Lawyers and a Widget: A digital accessibility game-changer
Two Rotorua lawyers and friends tell us about their new venture to help organisations become more digitally accessible.
Supreme Court Roundup 29 October to 5 November
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
Supreme Court roundup 23-29 October
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
Satellite connectivity boosting justice system in Papua New Guinea
It's hoped new internet connectivity will improve access to justice and empower people interacting with the judicial system across Papua New Guinea.
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