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...unsatisfactory conduct as defined by sections 12 (a) and (b) of the Act. A ‘reasonably 5 Notice of hearing (1 November 2012). 6 Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008, rule 3. 7 Rule 7.1. 8 Rule 9. 9 Rules 13 and 13.3. 10 Rule 13. 11 At the time of the review hearing a decision from this Office on review of a complaint by the expert witness against Mr SA was the subject to an applicatio...
...findings, and that the report took a more negative view of the Practitioner‟s conduct than the circumstances warranted. Objection was taken to the absence of any reference to the costs factors that are set out in Rule 9.1 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules which are the guiding principles to charging fees. The Applicant had provided his own costs assessor‟s report (the B report) to the Standards Committee which he considered fully answered the allegations. [4] Notwithsta...
...https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/Strengthening-the-family-justice-system.pdf [image: ] You might need support to read this version of the survey. What is the family justice system? [image: ][image: ] The family justice system helps families to work out the best way to care for their children when parents are not living together. [image: ]The Family Justice System includes things like: · services that help people · the family court. What is the In...
...O AOTEAROA ENV-2019-AKL- 000007 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 ("RMA") A N D IN THE MATTER of a proposed direct referral of a notice of requirement by the Minister of Children to alter Designation 3800 ‘Care and Protection Residential Centre – Upper North’ in the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) BETWEEN MINISTER FOR CHILDREN Applicant A N D AUCKLAND COUNCIL Regulatory Authority EVIDENCE OF RHYS LEONAR...
...agreement, or changed the existing agreement. As she did not do so, she breached her obligation to have a written agreement that set out the services to be provided. [6.3] Clause 1.1(a) of the 2010 Code – the obligation to perform services with due care, diligence, respect and professionalism. Ms Yerman failed to make an adequate assessment of Mr Bisschoff’s immigration prospects, then took a different view when queried. She failed to make an adequate assessment, and then sought to mi...
...appellant said she required a clear, meaningful outline and update about the processing. [17] The adviser replied immediately by email that day (at 11:54 am) attaching a copy of her “Authority & Instructions Terms Of Engagement & Client Care Rules”, for the appellant’s “immigration case” and a s 61 request if required. The appellant was advised she could also appeal to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal within 42 days of receiving the decline letter. [18]...
...Rule 11.1 By engaging in conduct that was likely to mislead beneficiary Ms X as to the potential value of the estate; Mr Grave accepted that he contravened the following Rules of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (“the Rules”): Rule 5.11 By acting for PP as executor of both estates where by reason of a claimed mistake as to title there was potential for a claim by either estate against Mr Grave; Rule 6.1 By acting for PP in the adm...
...ulnar nerve compression at the cubital tunnel of the left elbow. Background [2] The appellant has cover for a left wrist sprain from an accident occurring on 20 December 2018. [3] On 21 December 2018, the appellant attended the Temuka Health Care Clinic. [4] The clinical note for that consultation from Sharon Hansen, Nurse Practitioner, reads: Sprained left wrist while using lawnmower. Was pushing his left arm and wrist harder as he was encouraged by the surgeon he saw recent...
...solicitor after Mr KG withdrew and the basis on which he was continuing to work for him.10 It also noted that Mr YR’s pro bono work was done without an instructing solicitor. This was identified as a “technical breach” of the Conduct and Client Care Rules11 but the Committee exercised its discretion to take no further action on that issue. [17] The Committee confirmed that Mr YR’s file belonged to Mr and Mrs WD but Mr YR was only required to make it available to them not t...
...Standards Committee to take no further action in respect of their complaints about Mr ZC. [2] Mr RC and Ms RD acknowledge their English is poor and that they are not familiar with New Zealand law.1 Although that reinforces the need for them to have careful and comprehensive legal assistance it also affects their ability to comprehend all that occurred, and to express themselves well both to the Standards Committee and this Office. Because of this it has been somewhat difficult to...