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1. LCRO 176/2016+193/2016 RQ and TS v VU [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...discounted my fundamental (and, I submit, overriding) obligations under the LCA. … This section has particular application in addressing how [City SC X] has dealt with this complaint because the committee seems to have ignored my obligation to protect Mrs XW’s interests and to discharge my obligations to her – not only as her lawyer but also as the executor of her will. Rule 8 … deals with one of these obligations that are fundamental in the practice of law. It is set ou...

2. Justice Sector Outlook March 2016 [pdf, 682 KB]

   ...historic Waitangi Tribunal claims remain to be completed; as these come to an end, contemporary claims will rise, but these are expected to be less costly. • Family Court Proceedings Reform Act 2013. The Act introduced Family Dispute Resolutions for care of children cases in the Family Court. The aim is to resolve parenting matters outside of court; the result, since the Act was implemented in March 2014, is a 19% reduction in the number of Care of Children Act applications. This has r...

3. Justice Sector Outlook June 2016 [pdf, 889 KB]

   ...historic Waitangi Tribunal claims remain to be completed; as these come to an end, contemporary claims will rise, but these are expected to be less costly. • Family Court Proceedings Reform Act 2013. The Act introduced Family Dispute Resolutions for care of children cases in the Family Court. The aim is to resolve parenting matters outside of court; the result, since the Act was implemented in March 2014, is a 19% reduction in the number of Care of Children Act applications. This has r...

4. Justice Sector Outlook June 2016 [pdf, 1004 KB]

   ...historic Waitangi Tribunal claims remain to be completed; as these come to an end, contemporary claims will rise, but these are expected to be less costly.  Family Court Proceedings Reform Act 2013. The Act introduced Family Dispute Resolutions for care of children cases in the Family Court. The aim is to resolve parenting matters outside of court; the result, since the Act was implemented in March 2014, is a 19% reduction in the number of Care of Children Act applications. This has r...

5. LCRO 250+251/2016 MJY and VYW v WLB, WLB v MJY and VYW (21 September 2018) [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...the reduction by 10 per cent imposed by the Committee for breach of r 9.6 of the RCCC. [41] Mr WLB did not, however, accept the findings of unsatisfactory conduct which resulted in the orders to reduce his fees. [42] Mr QT has carried out a careful and comprehensive review of Mr WLB’s files and time records. He calculated that 20 per cent of the time invoiced by Mr WLB was time spent attending to matters for Mrs JY personally and was not chargeable to the Trust. He deducted 2...

6. LCRO 251+250/2016 MJY and VYW v WLB, WLB v MJY and VYW (21 September 2018) [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...the reduction by 10 per cent imposed by the Committee for breach of r 9.6 of the RCCC. [41] Mr WLB did not, however, accept the findings of unsatisfactory conduct which resulted in the orders to reduce his fees. [42] Mr QT has carried out a careful and comprehensive review of Mr WLB’s files and time records. He calculated that 20 per cent of the time invoiced by Mr WLB was time spent attending to matters for Mrs JY personally and was not chargeable to the Trust. He deducted 2...

7. NZCVS topical report Cycle 1 (2018) - Important findings [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...the work to New Zealand Ministry of Justice and abide by the other licence terms. Please note you may not use any departmental or governmental emblem, logo, or coat of arms in any way that infringes any provision of the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981. Use the wording ‘New Zealand Ministry of Justice’ in your attribution, not the New Zealand Ministry of Justice logo. https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/NZCVS-topical-report-Important-findings-Cyc...

8. HM v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 004 [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...how often this happens – is this an ordinary or relatively rare outcome of taking this medication? Benzodiazepines are known to be associated with an increase in suicidal ideation. While this is not common, it happens often enough in one’s career to need to be aware of it. This is borne out by the literature, with the New Zealand Health Department Medsafe data sheet describing suicidal issues as a potential adverse effect. This is seen in situations where benzodiazepines are a...

9. [2024] NZIACDT 07 – MM v Ma (30 January 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...January 2024. She does not seek an oral hearing. ASSESSMENT [32] The following provisions of the Code are relevant: General 1. A licensed immigration adviser must be honest, professional, diligent and respectful and conduct themselves with due care and in a timely manner. Client Care 2. A licensed immigration adviser must: … c. facilitate the provision of interpreters and translators as appropriate … Conflicts of interest 5. Where a licensed immigration adviser i...

10. [2024] NZREADT 28 – CT v CAC 2106 & Ors (27 August 2024) [pdf, 179 KB]

    ...contended that the paperwork relating to the sale was defective. [4] The Committee decided: 1. To find unsatisfactory conduct on the part of CT and BT. They breached rr 5.1 and 9.3 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules) and s 133 of the Act. CT and BT were each ordered to pay a fine of $1,000. 2. To take no further action in relation to another real estate agent and the two agencies. [5] The appellants in the Tribuna...