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1. JR v ST LCRO 57/2015 (2 December 2016) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...have thought failing to address a High Court Judge by his correct name might be considered disrespectful and in breach of… rule 13.2.1”.6 (d) Chapters 2, 3, and 13 of the rules dealing with upholding the rule of law, acting competently, and protecting court processes could be relevant; in any event. (e) Mr ST had been given clear particulars of the conduct in question. (f) … whenever a judicial officer criticises Counsel then there is a clear proper basis for a Law Societ...

2. BORA - Oranga Tamariki Legislation Bill 2019 [pdf, 82 KB]

   ...consequential amendments to a range of statutes to give full effect to the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Oranga Tamariki) Legislation Act 2017, which modernised the legislation dealing with children and young persons who are in need of care and protection or who commit offences, now called the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. Significantly, the Act extended the definition of young person to include 17 year olds, which required amendment to a number of enactments which make up the...

3. LCRO 136/2021 YL v OB (28 February 2022) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...not happy with; and (d) had compromised her position by failing to attentively and responsively manage her case. [9] Ms YL informed Mr OB, that she had received advice from a number of quarters that she should be lodging an application for a protection order. [10] Mr OB responded to Ms YL with indication that he was unable to continue to act for Ms YL whilst she was expressing reservations about the service he had provided for her. [11] Discussions then took place between Mr OB...

4. LCRO 5/2020 AJ v BN (30 September 2020) [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...Friday, 12 April 2019 email, and her telephone message that day, BN had not contravened his duty to act in a timely manner.4 3 Rule 3 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules) states “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 take reasonable care”. 4 Rule 3. 5...

5. Mr-Rasheeds-Authorities.pdf [pdf, 7.1 MB]

   ...the last-mentioned date: PROCEDURE 1. The case originated in an application (no. 24746/94) against the United Kingdom lodged with the European Commission of Human Rights (“the Commission”) under former Article 25 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (“the Convention”) by an Irish and British national, Mr Hugh Jordan (“the applicant”), on 13 May 1994. 2. The applicant, who had been granted legal aid, was represented by Mr K. Winte...

6. INZ (Carley) v De'Ath [2018] NZIACDT 45 (13 November 2018) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...a result of allowing unlicensed people to manage immigration applications, a false document was filed by one client and repeated applications by another client were incomplete. Immigration New Zealand contends Mr De’Ath failed to exercise due care in making these applications. [3] Mr De’Ath accepts that his business practice was contrary to the relevant legislation and that he has breached his professional obligations. BACKGROUND [4] Mr Benjamin Neil Stewart De’Ath is a l...

7. Legal aid induction guide for legal aid providers [pdf, 402 KB]

   ...that legal aid should be granted. Family legal aid Family legal aid may be available for family disputes or issues that could go to court such as: • disputes over relationship property, child support or maintenance, or the guardianship and care of children • applying for or defending protection orders • matters relating to the care and protection of children and young persons • adoption • paternity http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2011/0004/latest/whole.html�...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 076 Pipers Limited Partnership v Auckland Council [pdf, 537 KB]

   ...as areas where people work, live, recreate and where there are services to support these functions; rural production activities throughout the rural zones; the importance and management of the environmental effects of development and activities; protection and management of elite and prime soils and productive rural land; and the need for the separation of incompatible activities. Subdivision is limited, and subject to the management and planned provision of infrastructure. Othe...

9. [2022] NZEmpC 123 CSN v Royal District Nursing Service NZ Ltd [pdf, 376 KB]

   ...plaintiff A F Drake and R Judd, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 11 July 2022 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE B A CORKILL Introduction [1] CSN worked as an employee of Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand Ltd (RDNS), providing paid care for her son (DSO) who had suffered a serious brain injury in a 2010 car accident. [2] CSN was paid by RDNS under an Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) funded subcontract, to provide a substantial number of hours of care, alo...

10. LCRO 74/2017 SD v TM (31 January 2019) [pdf, 218 KB]

    ...Mr TM about the financial positions of the company and Mr RN, and the prospect of default by Mr RN. (b) Mr TM did not advise Mr SD about these issues “or the need to include provisions in the agreement that might provide [Mr SD] with some protection”. 7 At [9]. 8 At [15]. 9 At [16]–[17]. 5 (4) Confidential information — rr 8.7, 8.7.1(d) [21] The Committee decided that by using the company’s confidential i...