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1. LCRO 205/2016 EK v IQ (15 October 2018) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...days); 4 (c) lacked experience in the type of commercial structure Mr EK wanted to implement; and (d) after being followed up more than once, given a fee estimate of $37,000 plus GST and disbursements for work another lawyer estimated would cost $15,000 plus GST and disbursements. [23] Mr IQ in response submitted that: (a) Mr EK instructed him to attend to various matters relating to the transaction, including documentation as to structure; (b) Mr IQ acknowledges he overlo...

2. Lewis v New Zealand Law Society [2018] NZLCDT 33 [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...standards required of our profession.” 3 Canterbury Westland Standards Committee 3 of the New Zealand Law Society [2015] NZLCDT 18 at [38]. 4 Ibid at [39]. 6 [9] The findings resulted in a modest costs order and a direction that, “should she hold a current practising certificate, seek advice in relation to the management of her practice and undergo practical training on file management, Family Court procedure and her duties an...

3. Faulkner v Hoete - Motiti North C No 1 (2018) 173 Waikato Maniapoto MB 2 (173 WMN 2) [pdf, 323 KB]

   ...for the injunction to be lifted and ultimately apply for resource consent to complete the building. [15] In terms of compliance with the injunction order, Ms Faulkner advised that she has been unable to move the dwelling as she cannot afford the costs of the heavy machinery required. While the building could be demolished, she advised it would be preferable to move the dwelling to preserve the investment she has already made. Regarding further cladding work on the house subsequent...

4. [2020] NZIACDT 25 - RV v Aiolupotea (12 June 2020) [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...Tribunal may impose sanctions pursuant to s 51 of the Act. [66] A timetable is set out below. Any request that Mr Aiolupotea undertake training should specify the precise course suggested. Any request for repayment of fees or the payment of costs or expenses or for compensation must be accompanied by a schedule particularising the amounts and basis of the claim. As Mr Aiolupotea has been found to be dishonest, the Tribunal will consider preventing him from reapplying for a lice...

5. NL v Joseph [2020] NZIACDT 6 (31 January 2020) [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...renewal. [61] Any requests that Mr Joseph undertake training should specify the precise course suggested. Mr Joseph is asked to produce evidence of his completion of a refresher course in 2019. Any request for repayment of fees or the payment of costs or expenses or for compensation must be accompanied by a schedule detailing the amounts and basis of the claim. Mr Joseph has offered to pay compensation, so the complainant is invited to advance a particularised claim for reasona...

6. 2021-11-30 ORC PC1 - [2021] NZEnvC 185 - Final Decision on Dust Suppressants [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...as to whether they are the most appropriate way to achieve the objectives by identifying other reasonably practicable options for achieving the objective and assessing their efficiency and effectiveness. That requires identifying benefits and costs and assessing the risk of acting or not acting if there is insufficient information. In the context of Chapter 6 of PC1, an amending proposal, the examination must relate to the provisions and objectives of Chapter 6 and the objectives...

7. [2021] NZEnvC 185 Otago Regional Council [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...as to whether they are the most appropriate way to achieve the objectives by identifying other reasonably practicable options for achieving the objective and assessing their efficiency and effectiveness. That requires identifying benefits and costs and assessing the risk of acting or not acting if there is insufficient information. In the context of Chapter 6 of PC1, an amending proposal, the examination must relate to the provisions and objectives of Chapter 6 and the objectives...

8. [2021] NZACC 112 – Grey v ACC (26 July 2021) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...has suffered deterioration since the vocational independence decision, I note that there is a statutory process available under the Act whereby Mr Grey may apply for a reassessment. Result [69] The appeal is dismissed. There is no issue as to costs. Judge A A Sinclair District Court Judge Solicitors: Medico Law Limited, Solicitors, Auckland.

9. LCRO 70/2020 FL v TP (8 October 2020) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...CIV-2011-404-3758, 18 December 2012 at [13]. 10 U v Legal Complaints Review Officer HC Auckland CIV-2010-404-6350, 3 June 2011 at [54]– [62]. The LCRO is referred to as the defendant in these proceedings. 5 (f) The LCRO is entitled to order costs pursuant to s 210(1) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006. Such orders are enforceable as a final judgment pursuant to s 215(1); (g) Clause 11 of the Third Schedule provides the LCRO with an immunity from civil or criminal liabili...

10. [2022] NZEmpC 107 JKL v Stirling Andersen Ltd [pdf, 272 KB]

    ...non-publication of the name and identifying details of the plaintiff in the Authority’s determinations (file number 3108132). [60] I direct the Registrar of this Court to draw these orders to the attention of the Authority. [61] There is no order for costs as the application was unopposed. Kathryn Beck Judge Judgment signed at 2.45 pm on 20 June 2022