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1. LCRO 78/2017 UT v HB (26 June 2019) [pdf, 346 KB]

   ...The lawyer may not proceed on an assumption the client agrees to a certain course of action. (c) Act competently and in a timely manner [45] The purposes of the Act include maintaining public confidence in the provision of legal services, and protecting the consumers of legal services.7 To this end r 3 provides that:8 In providing regulated services to a client, a lawyer must always act competently and in a timely manner consistent with the terms of the retainer and the duty to t...

2. [2020] NZIACDT 49 - HQT v Singh (19 November 2020) [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...on 11 October 2019. He advised that the Internal Case and Activity Log captured the chronology which 9 corroborated Mr Singh’s involvement in each step. He denied negligence and maintained that the complainant had received the expected care of a licensed professional. Mr Singh communicated with the complainant on a number of occasions through emails and texts. Two attempts were also made to arrange face-to-face meetings, but the complainant declined. [57] According to M...

3. LCRO 15/2023 and LCRO 21/2023 OE v CN (13 February 2025) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...determination is ‘an accurate assessment of [his] complaint’. [Law Firm C] – 24 March 2023 [51] Ms DD/Ms KK21 responded with comprehensive comments and submissions. The following is an abbreviated record of these but I confirm that I have paid careful attention to the full content of the letter. “…this delay was not due to any default on Mr CN's part… Any other perceived delay was simply a case of Mr CN appropriately managing his workload as a sole, general pract...

4. AMLCFT Statutory Review Consultation Document [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...AML/CFT regime. Why we might recommend changes In line with the guiding principles of the review, there are several reasons why we might ultimately recommend changes to the Act or various AML/CFT instruments. Forming a recommendation will involve a careful balancing of the need to address the harms of money laundering and terrorism financing while ensuring that businesses can operate efficiently and innovatively. Addressing emerging areas of risk and supporting other government prio...

5. Briefing for incoming Minister 2017 - Votes Justice and Courts [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...Relations Authority  APPEALS TO HIGH COURT  Accident Compensation Appeal Authority*  Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority  Copyright Tribunal*  Customs Appeal Authority*  Human Rights Review Tribunal  Immigration and Protection Tribunal*  Land Valuation Tribunal  Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal  Legal Aid Tribunal*  Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal  Social Security Appeal Authority*  Taiapure-Local Fisheries Tribuna...

6. [2023] NZEmpC 105 Pilgrim & Ors v Attorney-General & Ors [pdf, 596 KB]

   ...workplaces and the growth of atypical working arrangements. Employment relations legislation calls for an interpretative approach which acknowledges and advances the underlying social purposes of the statute. The Employment Relations Act recognises and protects employment relationships and provides a gateway to the constellation-like suite of minimum standards legislation, via s 6. It is these features which determine the prism through which any particular relationship is to be assesse...

7. Recommendations recap - issue 8 [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...vaccine has a very good safety record and has been used extensively in Europe, the UK and in Australia since 1999. The vaccine does not contain live bacteria and therefore it is not possible to get the disease from the vaccine. The vaccine provides protection after about 10 days and is considered to be between 90% and 95% effective. IX.Dr Mills said: “Meningococcal disease can be difficult to diagnose and anyone with symptoms should seek medical attention without delay, as early trea...

8. Ikbarieh v Hammadieh [2014] NZIACDT 49 (15 April 2014) [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...amended Statement of Complaint dated 14 February 2014. [9] It records the complainant lodged the complaint on wider grounds, but the Registrar identified material supporting three aspects: [9.1] The adviser failed to perform his services with due care, diligence, respect, and professionalism (clause 1.1(a) of the Code of Conduct 2010 (the Code)); [9.2] He either: [9.2.1] Failed to set out the fees and disbursements before commencing work incurring costs in accordance with the requir...

9. OIA-119799.pdf [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   ...be, it is reasonable to use. (2) This section is subject to section 37 of the End of Life Choice Act 2019. 3. However, the law on self-defence is complex and has been described in Adams on Criminal Law in the following terms: Section 48 justifies (ie protects from both criminal and civil liability) the use of defensive force in the service of any person and against almost any form of attack or threat….Its significance as a defence, in both criminal law and in civil proceedings, is accordingl...

10. OIA-120238.pdf [pdf, 4.2 MB]

    ...be, it is reasonable to use. (2) This section is subject to section 37 of the End of Life Choice Act 2019. 3. However, the law on self-defence is complex and has been described in Adams on Criminal Law in the following terms: Section 48 justifies (ie protects from both criminal and civil liability) the use of defensive force in the service of any person and against almost any form of attack or threat….Its significance as a defence, in both criminal law and in civil proceedings, is accordingl...