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1. LCDT - 2013 annual report [pdf, 442 KB]

   ...respect of non- practitioner employees working in a legal or conveyancing practice. As can be seen, the Act has a more consumer oriented approach than its predecessor, the Law Practitioners Act. It also seeks to put in place a “more responsive regulatory regime”. This latter aspect is reinforced as part of s 231 “responsibilities of chairperson” where subsection (1)(a) refers to the “orderly and expeditious discharge of the functions of the Disciplinary Tribuna...

2. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AC evidence chief Marcus Cameron [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...to consider material facts known to me that might alter or detract from my opinions. SCOPE OF EVIDENCE 7. This Statement of Evidence covers the following: (a) An overview of the key points from my peer review (Previous Report); (b) Response to issues raised in the Applicant's evidence (Response to Applicant's Evidence); (c) Comments on draft conditions and proposed mitigation (Conditions / Mitigation); and (d) Conclusions. PREVIOUS REPORT 8...

3. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee v Giddens [2014] NZLCDT 40 [pdf, 39 KB]

   ...DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL Introduction [1] This decision records the outcome of a penalty hearing in relation to one charge faced by the practitioner. [2] The charge was filed on 4 September 2013 and was admitted by the practitioner in his response dated 30 September 2013. [3] The practitioner resides in Australia and during a telephone conference various means of ensuring his participation in the hearing were canvassed. In the end the practitioner was directed to file writte...

4. Nelson Standards Committee v Webb [2011] NZLCDT 13 [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...supervision or practical training or education, where such orders may be appropriate. Here, he submitted, there were issues of integrity and honesty. [16] We agree. This situation involving Mr Webb involves a need for an entirely different regulatory response. Protection of the public and preservation of confidence in the provision of legal services are the key issues.9 We are not satisfied that the approach suggested as appropriate by counsel for Mr Webb would adequately fulf...

5. Auckland Standards Committee v Clarke [2013] NZLCDT 40 [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...there is a next time - it is not a short term, it’s for life. You cannot afford a next time.” [10] Sadly, for the practitioner, the matter before us is that next time. It is a matter which of itself would not have attracted such a serious response. However because of the previous conduct of the practitioner a much more serious response is required from the Tribunal having regard to its clear obligations to protect the public. Submissions of the Standards Committee [11] It wa...

6. Poole v Yorkshire LCRO 133 / 2009 (11 November 2009) [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...Mr Yorkshire in a professional capacity on 5 June 2009. That letter was intemperate and contained phrases which might reasonably be considered to be calculated to offend. Mr Yorkshire complained to the Law Society about that letter. [7] In his response to the complaint to the Law Society Mr Poole suggested that Mr Yorkshire was unreasonable, as was the New Zealand Law Society. He also stated that “My final response to you is to give you and Mr Yorkshire the great Kiwi suggestion...

7. Miller-Hard v Stewart [pdf, 52 KB]

   ...paragraphs 1.15 and 1.16 of my Determination I mentioned that two applications for costs, from parties who had been struck out, had been received by Weathertight Homes Resolution Services. In paragraph 1.18, I set down a timetable for submissions in response and in reply to these two applications. This timetable required all submissions to be filed by 11 May 2004. After encountering some delays, this date was extended to 20 May 2004. 1.3 In this Supplementary Determination I w...

8. TP v RO LCRO 174/2012 (7 November 2014) [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...clear that the contents were confidential to the sender and recipient, and urged “a degree of sensitivity and realism” from Mrs TP, with whom his client appears to have had unfinished legal business. [7] Mrs TP was not satisfied with Mr RO’ responses, and made a complaint to the New Zealand Law Society (NZLS). Standards Committee [8] Mrs TP’s complaint to NZLS attached the two emails between Ms UM and Mr RO, and said that Mr RO had offended her and breached the confidentia...

9. LCRO 240-2015 OB v LC [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...behaved disrespectfully and aggressively towards the Court and other counsel, himself included. Mr LC’s view is that Mr K’s conduct prevented the Court from functioning properly. He generally denies his conduct was improper, and considers his response to Mr K’s conduct was appropriate. [9] Mr LC attached a copy of a letter written by Judge I to NZLS and copied to him, in which there is no criticism of Mr LC. His Honour’s view was that Mr LC’s remonstrations with Mr...

10. Wai 2180 Taihape inquiry newsletter 5 Aug 2017 [pdf, 1 MB]

    ...registrar. For any queries about the registration of claims, claimants should contact Abby on the contact details below. Emma Powell 04 471 4920 Emma.Powell@justice.govt.nz Research Analyst/Inquiry Facilitator The inquiry facilitator is responsible for the day to day procedural aspects of the inquiry, planning and supporting Tribunal events. They are the central point for liaison on procedural and evidential matters between the Tribunal and external parties involved in th...