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1. LCRO 14/2020 CL v BB (18 December 2020) [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...services and terminated instructions on 16 November 2018. Mr BB rendered his account in the sum of $3,475 plus GST and disbursements. Ms CL’s complaints [8] Ms CLs letter of complaint summarised the issues that concerned her: “Lack of duty of care – excessive account – $4,171.25, being charged $70 emails to book an appointment and then receive “ok” back.”1 She has analysed the firm’s time records and refers to charges of $70 for minor administrative matters. She...

2. WL & BN v SD LCRO 106/2015 (5 July 2016) [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...Respondent The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr WL1 has applied for a review of the determination by a Standards Committee that Mr WL2 breached rule 13.9 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules3 [2] This review involves a consideration of the application of rule 13.9. The Committee proceeded on the basis that the rule creates a separate obligation to adhere to the rules of privilege generally rather than on the basis t...

3. [2022] NZIACDT 28 - DD v Pabellon (15 November 2022) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...refunding $2,300. Complaint filed in the Tribunal [22] The Registrar filed a statement of complaint (21 December 2021) in the Tribunal alleging negligence on the part of Ms Pabellon, or alternatively breaches of cl 1 of the Code (lack of due care and diligence), by: (1) Failing to recognise (across multiple stages of the process) that the complainant’s academic qualification had not been completed and did not qualify for the points claimed. (2) In doing so, providing inaccur...

4. LCRO 14/2020 CL v BB (18 December 2020) [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...services and terminated instructions on 16 November 2018. Mr BB rendered his account in the sum of $3,475 plus GST and disbursements. Ms CL’s complaints [8] Ms CLs letter of complaint summarised the issues that concerned her: “Lack of duty of care – excessive account – $4,171.25, being charged $70 emails to book an appointment and then receive “ok” back.”1 She has analysed the firm’s time records and refers to charges of $70 for minor administrative matters. She...

5. [2022] NZEnvC 171 Timaru District Council [pdf, 357 KB]

   ..._______________________________________________________________ INTERIM DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT _______________________________________________________________ A: The application in relation to the sites and areas of significance to Māori and drinking water protection chapter provisions is declined with leave reserved to the Council to make further submissions in relation to the application of s86B(3)(a) and (d) and s86D(1), otherwise the decision will become final....

6. OIA-102050.pdf [pdf, 7.8 MB]

   ...proposal that the purpose of adoption be that adoption: a. is a service for a child, and is in their best interests; b. will create a stable, enduring and loving family relationship; and, c. is for a child whose parents cannot or will not provide care for them. 26. As mentioned in our previous advice, guiding principles can help to support the overarching purpose of the legislative regime. The guiding principles we propose in this briefing are referred to throughout the subsequent briefi...

7. Proactive-Release-Family-Court-Associate-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...family law tatutes, with a significant portion1 of applications relating to matters and de isions that ffect children. 12. Extensive reforms were made to the family justice system in 2014, with the intention to help people settle arrangements for the care of their children without having to appear in the Family Cour . However, some of the reforms have not worked as intended - cases are t king lo ger to resolve, and many family members involved in court processes feel that they were not well s...

8. AZ v YX LCRO 175 / 2010 (25 March 2011) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...Background [1] In early to mid 2007 certain problems with the building known as the XX began to manifest themselves which needed to be addressed. Legal representation was required so that the Body Corporate could ensure that its rights were protected against the various parties that may have been responsible for the building’s defects. [2] Since approximately 2004, AAO, the firm in which the Respondent ZC (ZC) was a partner, had acted as the solicitors for a large number of the...

9. AP v RE LCRO 322/2012 (22 August 2014) [pdf, 58 KB]

   ...instructions I had to wait for a short while to receive funds from other purchasers. Other than that I had six settlements on Friday, 27th January 2012 and it was my first day of work after vacation due to which there was substantial work to be taken care off. In saying so it is not conveyed that your client's settlement was neglected in anyway. I hope above is to your satisfaction. 4 Letter AP to Lawyers Complaints Service (7 Feb...

10. [2024] NZIACDT 18 – KL v Lawlor (24 May 2024) [pdf, 145 KB]

    ...are no submissions from Mr Lawlor. ASSESSMENT [28] The Registrar relies on the following provisions of the Code: General 1. A licensed immigration adviser must be honest, professional, diligent and respectful and conduct themselves with due care and in a timely manner. Invoices 22. A licensed immigration adviser must, each time a fee and/or disbursement is payable, provide the client with an invoice containing a full description of the services the fee relates to and/or disburse...