Otago Standards Committee v Duff [2021] NZLCDT 25 (2 September 2021) [pdf, 168 KB]
...Issue 3 [64] Since we have found misconduct, there is no need to consider the issue of unsatisfactory conduct.3 3 J v Auckland Standards Committee 1 [2019] NZCA 614. 14 Further Matters [65] We have carefully read the supporting affidavits that were filed by some of Mr Duff’s colleagues. These referred to Mr Duff’s positive qualities and said that Mr Duff has always properly accounted for his income as a lawyer and has not accepted under-the-table payments....