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1. LCRO 210/2018 RF v TG (27 August 2020) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...was able to charge, was determined by the strict contractual rights and obligations specified in the letter of engagement. [127] The purpose of the Act includes the maintenance of public confidence in the provision of legal services,17 and the protection of consumers of legal services.18 [128] Important to the consumer protection objectives, is the guidance the Conduct Rules provide when assessing the reasonableness of a fee charged by a practitioner. [129] Importantly, a lawyer mus...

2. Recommendations recap - issue 11 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...per section 71 of the Coroners Act 2006. Similarly, the contents of summaries and recommendations may be edited to comply with any orders made under section 74 of the Act. 3 Contents Adverse Effects or Reactions to Medical/Surgical Care ............................................................................. 4 Aviation Accident ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Ch...

3. E80 Karen Wilson - EIC - Te Ākitai Waiohua [pdf, 921 KB]

   ...ground for Te Ākitai Waiohua. It provided kaimoana including fish, shellfish and coastal birdlife. 18. The life sustaining waters of Te Waitematā are a sacred resource with cleansing, purifying and healing properties that must be nurtured and protected. 19. Te Waitematā coastal pa sites are also significant to Te Ākitai Waiohua. For example, the Taurarua (Judges Bay) pa was held by Waiohua until the 18th Century when its chiefs, twin brothers Humataitai and Hupipi, were defeat...

4. Firearms reform

   We are reforming New Zealand's firearms laws and regulations to provide for greater protection of public safety and simplify regulatory requirements to improve compliance. Objectives The firearms reform programme will deliver a firearms system that: imposes controls that protect individuals and the public from fire-arms related harm supports the safe possession and use of firearms and other weapons for legitimate purposes, such as sports, hunting, collecting, and pest control. Why we are doing...

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5. Ikbarieh v Hammadieh [2014] NZIACDT 111 (13 October 2014) [pdf, 385 KB]

   ...standards of conduct are maintained in the occupation concerned. [12] When imposing sanctions those statutory purposes require consideration of at least four factors which may materially bear upon maintaining appropriate standards of conduct: [12.1] Protecting the public: Section 3 of the Act states “The purpose of this Act is to promote and protect the interests of consumers receiving immigration advice ...” [12.2] Demanding minimum standards of conduct: Dentice v Valuers Registrat...

6. AB v ZY LCRO 54 / 2010 (27 January 2011) [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...called into question, and a dispute arose between Mr H and Ms M as to the extent of Mr H’s equity in the property. This dispute remained unresolved at the time of Mr H’s death. [9] At the time of his death, his claim against the property was protected by a caveat. [10] The Respondent acted for Ms M in the dispute with Mr H while he was alive, and subsequently continued to act on her behalf after his death. [11] The Estate eventually abandoned its claim for reasons which are n...

7. LCRO 3/2018 MA v JE and BN (19 June 2018) [pdf, 109 KB]

   ...the sale of her home to a third party and took no steps to prevent the estate being distributed after the property was sold. Ms MA sets out a series of omissions on the lawyers’ part including not giving her advice on negotiation strategy, not protecting and promoting her best interests, not preparing for litigation, not giving her an opportunity to discuss her objectives or options thoroughly to help her make a coherent plan. She says the lawyers took no precautions, treated her...

8. Faleauto v GH LCRO 100/2015 (29 November 2016) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...contravened ss 110(2) and 112(1) of the Act, regs 9 and 10 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Trust Account) Regulations 2008 (the Trust Account Regulations), and rules 9.3 and 14.2 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules). [3] The Committee also concluded that Mr Faleauto had contravened rules 4.2, 7.1 and 10 by failing to complete the retainer he had entered into when he agreed to represent Ms GH’s brother, and rule 14.4 b...

9. LCRO 319/2013 RA v ZA (27 June 2017) [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...delay may pass without note, or be excused. [32] Although Mr RA says his interests were prejudiced, he was successful as plaintiff. He also acknowledges that Ms ZA’s primary obligations were not owed to him. [33] Ms ZA had an obligation to protect, subject to her overriding duties as an officer of the High Court and to her duties under any enactment, the interests of her client. Any obligations she may owe elsewhere, such as conducting her dealings with Mr RA with integrity,...

10. LCRO 5/2017 QU v JP, YE and KJ (31 March 2017) [pdf, 115 KB]

    ...that any further action is unnecessary or inappropriate.8 [58] I am not persuaded that it is necessary or appropriate to interfere with the Committee’s decision to take no further action on the complaint. In reaching that view, I have given careful consideration to the purposes and objectives of the disciplinary complaint process, and in particular, its focus on consumer protection. I have also carefully considered the history of the dealings between the parties, and the submiss...