New Zealand Law Society - LawTalk Issue 962

LawTalk Issue 962

LawTalk Issue 962

The focus of this winter issue of LawTalk reflects both a new way forward for the profession and the Law Society. The issue covers topics ranging from changes in the courts, the Law Society’s first conference for new lawyers and a new well-being webinar series to the Rule of Law and reflections on 35 years of the Bill of Rights Act. 

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Rule of law: is winter coming?

Rule of law: is winter coming?

As Frazer Barton enters his final year as President, he reflects the importance of the rule of law, on the rapid pace of change facing the profession and how the profession, and the Law Society, is managing it. 
Modernising our courts to improve access to justice: Te Au Reka

Modernising our courts to improve access to justice: Te Au Reka

The Ministry of Justice and the Judiciary are working together to deliver Te Au Reka, an exciting programme to modernise how our courts and tribunals function and improve access to justice. Justice David Goddard, Te Au Reka Judicial Lead, and Victoria McLaughlin, Deputy Secretary, Te Au Reka at the Ministry of…
New Auckland Commercial List expected to change commercial litigation

New Auckland Commercial List expected to change commercial litigation

Find out about the High Court developing a new Auckland Commercial List, which is expected to come into operation in October this year. 
Being proactive about wellbeing

Being proactive about wellbeing

It is important that lawyers, like all professional services, create sustainable practices. Read more about how Optimally can help and register for the next session our five-part webinar series entitled Optimising Performance and Wellbeing.  
Rule of Law a focus at inaugural annual breakfast

Rule of Law a focus at inaugural annual breakfast

Chief Justice Winkelmann provided her insights on the broad issues, concerns and opportunities facing the courts and the profession at a recent sold-out breakfast event. 

The Bill of Rights Act 35 Years On

This year the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act (NZBORA) marks its 35th anniversary and Law Talk talks speaks with a range of lawyers who reflect on the significance of this enduring legislation. 

Expert witnesses: counsel advocating for a client’s position - where’s the line?

Guidance from the Law Society on whether it is permissible for counsel to ask an expert witness to amend or remove material from a court report, for the benefit of their client. 

Law Reform and Advocacy update

Learn more about the Law Society’s 12 submissions on Bills, and 24 submissions on a range of discussion documents that have been made in the last quarter. 

Connection, collaboration and confidence building

The first Law Society conference designed specifically for new lawyers with 0-7 years post qualification experience is being held in Christchurch in August. 

A wonderful turn out for the 37th annual ILANZ conference

Nearly 450 delegates heard from 35 speakers covering a wide range of topics from whistleblowing, fraud and corruption and the use of AI to Te Ao Māori and law reform and supporting neurodiversity in the workplace at the two-day ILANZ conference.