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Costs of Practice report released
Lawyers are not immune from the increased costs experienced by New Zealanders in recent years and have been subject to operational cost increases well above the rate of inflation. In the last three years alone, the operational costs of running a legal practice have increased by 15.3% each year.
Law Society makes recommendations to improve Fast-track Approvals Bill
The Law Society has made a submission to the Environment Select Committee on the Fast-track Approvals Bill, raising concerns about how the fast-track approval process appears to be inconsistent with constitutional principles and good regulatory practice.
Three new directors at Queen City Law
Queen City Law announce the appointment of Bradley So, Tom Huang and Tina Hwang as Directors.
K3 Legal promotes two to senior associate
K3 has promoted two skilled associates, Patrick Shanahan-Pinker and Evie Martin, to senior associate.
Obituaries
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Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC
The legal profession farewells the Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC, a figurehead of New Zealand law, following his passing on 29 December 2023, aged 92.
Dame Alison: a pioneer for women in law
Last week, a long serving public and international lawyer, Dame Alison Quentin-Baxter, whose legacy has been enshrined in constitutional law in New Zealand and overseas, passed away peacefully at home on 30 September 2023 at the age of 93.
Dr. David Graham McGee, CNZM, LLD, KC
Law Society remembers Len Andersen KC
Rajan Rai
Rt Hon Paul East CNZM KC PC
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Three new directors at Queen City Law
Queen City Law announce the appointment of Bradley So, Tom Huang and Tina Hwang as Directors.
K3 Legal promotes two to senior associate
K3 has promoted two skilled associates, Patrick Shanahan-Pinker and Evie Martin, to senior associate.
Luke Cunningham Clere announces promotions
Holland Beckett promotes two partners
White Fox & Jones appoints new partner
Saunders Robinson Brown announces promotions
Advocacy in Action
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Access to justice impacted by proposed repeal of sentencing report funding
Yesterday’s announcement that the Government will introduce legislation withdrawing funding for "cultural reports”, will significantly limit access to justice, the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa says.
Access to justice impacted by proposed repeal of sentencing report funding
Yesterday’s announcement that the Government will introduce legislation withdrawing funding for "cultural reports”, will significantly limit access to justice, the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa says.
Letters to incoming Ministers
Law Society concerned about the use of urgency to repeal resource management legislation
Evidence Act 2006 – misconceptions and Example Directions – NZLS feedback
Proposed ram raid offence in breach of children’s rights
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Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system
Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system. Opinion Piece by Frazer Barton, President of the New Zealand Law Society - In defense of the judiciary.
Leading law firms endorse Law Society membership
With the Law Society’s introduction of a membership subscription this year, several large law firms have already expressed their commitment to signing up all their lawyers as members.
Same great service, even more value
As the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa introduces a paid membership subscription, Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch says the refreshed offer means lawyers will get the same great service with even more value.
The Firm Lawyers, Tauranga announces new senior solicitor
The Directors of The Firm Lawyers, Tauranga announce the addition of Senior Solicitor, Carly Christie to the team.
Bianka Griffiths (née Lee) and Abbie Featherstone join Ngā Ratonga Ture/ Auckland Council Legal Services
Ngā Ratonga Ture/Legal Services at Auckland Council are delighted to welcome Bianka Griffiths (née Lee) and Abbie Featherstone to the property team as Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel respectively.
Law Society sounds warning over proposed ram raid legislation
The Law Society’s Youth Justice Committee convenor Dale Lloyd says criminalising ram raid offending by children and young people is inconsistent with children’s rights.
Law Society releases Generative AI guidance for lawyers
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has today published guidance on the use of Generative AI (Gen AI), outlining the opportunities, risks and how to balance these while embracing AI’s potential in enhancing the delivery of legal services.
Law Society updates Information Handling Policy
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has updated its Information Handling Policy and from next month the Policy will provide greater detail about what personal information the Law Society collects, how that information is collected and the purposes for which it is collected.
Applications for Stage International traineeship now open
The Law Society is taking applications for Stage International. Since 1991 the Paris Bar has hosted an eight-week traineeship known as Stage International which attracts young French-speaking foreign lawyers from all over the world. The aim of the internship is to help lawyers to learn about law and the practice of the legal…
Law Society Council announces membership subscription
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa annual membership subscription will be $290 plus GST. Membership will be free for lawyers in their first two years PQE.
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