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Consultation open on possible reform of civil trial procedures (16 January 2020)
16 January 2020 The Rules Committee is seeking feedback from the legal profession on a consultation paper which sets out four areas of potential reform of the rules governing civil trial procedures.The objective is to improve access to justice by reducing the cost of bringing civil matters to court.The... More about Consultation open on possible reform of civil trial procedures.
Judicial recruitment a factor in salary increases (14 January 2020)
14 January 2020 The Remuneration Authority has increased the salary of Judges of the District Court and of the Māori Land Court by 2.7% from 1 October 2019, saying it is a response to the high level of recruitment planned for the next three to five years.The Judicial Officers... More about Judicial recruitment a factor in salary increases.
Law change amends Takeovers Code threshold (14 January 2020)
14 January 2020 New legislation came into effect on 13 January 2020, amending the threshold at which the Takeovers Code applies to unlisted companies.The Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment Act (No 2) 2019 received the Royal assent on 13 November 2019, coming into force immediately after the expiry of... More about Law change amends Takeovers Code threshold.
Day of Endangered Lawyer focuses on Pakistan (14 January 2020)
14 January 2020 The tenth annual Day of the Endangered Lawyer will be held on 24 January 2020, with this year's event focusing on Pakistan.The Day of the Endangered Lawyer foundation is based in the Netherlands. It has developed a wide range of activities around the world on 24... More about Day of Endangered Lawyer focuses on Pakistan.
Call for Australian Government to intervene in Nauru (10 January 2020)
10 January 2020 The Law Council of Australia has called on the Australian Government to urgently seek pardons for the MPs and their supporters known as the Nauru 19.Law Council President Arthur Moses SC says the sentencing in Nauru on 11 December of twelve of the Nauru 19 was... More about Call for Australian Government to intervene in Nauru.
Judge Rob Ronayne has died (9 January 2020)
09 January 2020 District Court Judge Rob Ronayne died suddenly at his Auckland home on Tuesday, 7 January. He was aged 64.In a statement, Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu says Judge Ronayne had given outstanding and excellent service to the law and to the New Zealand public for... More about Judge Rob Ronayne has died.
Dates announced for Queen's Counsel ceremonies (6 January 2020)
06 January 2020 Information has been released on the dates of the ceremonies to call to the inner bar the eight barristers who were appointed Queen's Counsel on 5 December 2019.These are as follows:Len AndersonDunedin, Thursday, 13 February 2020. Ceremony starts at 4pm, Dunedin No 1 High Court.Nicolette Levy... More about Dates announced for Queen's Counsel ceremonies.
Sir Joe Williams congratulated by Minister of Justice (6 January 2020)
06 January 2020 Supreme Court judge Justice Joe Williams has been appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year 2020 Honours List."Sir Joe Williams has made an immense contribution to the elevation of Māori voices in the justice system. This honour is... More about Sir Joe Williams congratulated by Minister of Justice.
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CERT NZ launches new business cybersafety website section
The Government's cybersecurity agency CERT NZ says it has launched a new information and advice section for businesses.It says the…
Tauranga-based lawyer part of Julian Assange's legal team
Tauranga human rights lawyer Craig Tuck says he is part of the the legal team representing Julian Assange.Mr Tuck is…
Many items seized by court security staff
Court security officers seized 1668 knives and pocket knives between January and April 2019, the news website Stuff reports.Stuff says…
Irish Law Society helps lawyers return after career break
The Law Society of Ireland says it has supported almost 100 solicitors to return to work.The Returners Programme assists solicitors…
Legal aid now available for review of Parole Board decisions
The Ministry of Justice says legal aid may now be available for applications for review of Parole Board decisions made…
Two-thirds of global population estimated to have access to justice issues
An estimated 5.1 billion people - approximately two-thirds of the world's population - are believed to face at least one…
Samoan Language Week: Samoan 7th-most spoken by lawyers
The Samoan language has the seventh-highest number of lawyers who speak it fluently, according to information held by the New…
Legal profession among Women in Governance Award finalists
Members of the legal profession are among the finalists for the 2019 Women in Governance Awards.The Governance New Zealand event…
Eight part-time relief coroners to be appointed
The Government is to appoint eight part-time relief coroners in a move aimed at reducing the backlog of coronial cases.Justice…
Research report looks at "deepfakes" and synthetic media
There are a wide range of legal and pseudo-legal regimes touching upon the potential harms caused by the creation, content…
Wāhine Māori mentoring programme launched for second year
Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa (the Māori Law Society) says over 67 wāhine Māori have signed up to participate…
Veterans' Support Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament
Veterans Minister Ron Mark has introduced the Veterans' Support Amendment Bill to Parliament.The bill amends section 9 of the Veterans'…
No extensions for insultation-avoiding landlords
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says landlords have just over one month to ensure their rental properties meet…
Racing Reform Bill introduced
Racing Minister Winston Peters has introduced the Racing Reform Bill to Parliament. This omnibus bill forms the Government's first legislative…
Commission warns Spark for misleading in-contract customers
Retail telecommunications provider Spark New Zealand Ltd (Spark) has been warned by the Commerce Commission for likely breaching the law…
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