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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.
Lawyers invited to speak to judges about court workload concerns
The Chief High Court Judge and Chief District Court Judge have announced they will hold meetings for members of the legal profession at courts around the country next year to discuss concerns about workloads in the criminal and civil courts.
Law Commission seeking views on Class Actions and Litigation Funding
Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission is undertaking a first principles review of class actions and litigation funding. The Commission released an Issues Paper earlier this month seeking public feedback.
New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa closing hours December-January
The Law Society’s National Office and Local Branches will be closed for the holiday period. Our doors will be closing from 24 December at 12pm and will re-open from 11 January 2021, with some exceptions.
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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.
Lawyer censured for talking to media
The latest decision from the New Zealand Lawyer’s and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal is a timely reminder that lawyers must not discuss their clients with the media.
Supreme Court roundup 15-22 October
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
The first all-women bench at the Employment Court
An historic sitting at the Employment Court took place this week with the first all-women bench on Tuesday, 13 October.
Chief Judge Christina Inglis, Judge Joanna Holden and Judge Kathryn Beck heard Gate Gourmet NZ Ltd v Sandhu & Ors at the Specialist Courts on Federal Street in Auckland.
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Supreme Court roundup 7-15 October
New Zealand Supreme CourtMurder, sentencing discount for guilty plea, personal characteristicsSmith v R [2020] NZSC 106 (7 October 2020)
Unsuccessful leave application – S pleaded guilty to murder of his former partner - Murder took place in November 2012 - Plea entered in September 2013 after a sentencing indication – M...
Supreme Court roundup 25 Sep - 7 Oct
New Zealand Supreme CourtCharitable or public gift, tax creditCommissioner of Inland Revenue v Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Trust Bord and anor [2020] NZSC 102 (30 September 2020)
Unsuccessful leave application – Commissioner (CIR) challenged payments to the Trust Board (the Board) associated with missionaries Church selected to proselytise overseas...
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