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1. Auckland Standards Committee 4 of the New Zealand Law Society v Thoman [2011] NZLCDT 8 [pdf, 136 KB]

   ...instructing solicitor in evidence in relation to these seven clients, nor is there a single bill of costs. Only one client managed to retrieve his passport, others lost valuable documents such as marriage certificates which they had entrusted to her care, or as it turns out lack of care. [7] The Society submits that this behaviour to clients is totally unacceptable to the profession as a whole and seeks that their disapproval be marked by the most serious sanction, striking off t...

2. [2015] NZEnvC 218 Waiheke Marinas Ltd [pdf, 11 MB]

   BEFORETHEE~ONMENTCOURT Hearing at: Court: Appearances: Decision No. [2015] NZEnvC 218 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 IN THE MATTER of a Notice of Motion under Section 87G requesting the granting of resource consents to Waiheke Marinas Limited to establish a Marina at Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf BY W AIHEKE MARINAS LIMITED ("WML") (ENV -2014-AKL-OOO 174) Applicant at Auckland in the weeks of 6, 13,20 and 27 October 2014 and

3. Biel v Hall - Opepe Farm Trust [2011] Māori Appellate Court MB 535 (2011 APPEAL 535) [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...Court was a summary judgment instigated by Dorchester Finance Limited. In this judgment by his Honour Associate Judge Doogue, neither appellant was found personally liable. 23 The Associate Judge found that the appellants were entitled to the protection of section 227(6) of the Act because they had 21 Supra, fn 1, at [92]. 22 Ibid, at [150]. 23 Supra, fn 16. 2011 Maori Appellate Court MB 549 dissented in writing in Aug...

4. LCRO 125/2023 TR v HJ (28 November 2023) [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...decision on 19 July 2023. It identified the issues for consideration as: (a) whether [the respondent] lodged caveats against the title to land knowing that (or failing to inquire whether) there is a caveatable interest on the part of his client to be protected (rule 2.3); (b) whether [the respondent’s] delay or refusal to remove the caveats after receiving correspondence from the registered proprietors’ lawyers requesting that the caveats be withdrawn breached professional stand...

5. LCRO 182/2014 DL v SJ, GS and PQ [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...he was bound to act in accordance with the fundamental obligations of lawyers as set out in section 4 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006, which includes duties to be independent and to act in accordance with all fiduciary duties and duties of care owed by lawyers to their clients. (b) If Mr DL was providing legal advice, whether: i. He failed to provide adequate and competent advice in breach of rule 3.1 of the [Lawyers and Conveyancers Act: (Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008]...

6. LCRO 210/2018 RF v TG (27 August 2020) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...was able to charge, was determined by the strict contractual rights and obligations specified in the letter of engagement. [127] The purpose of the Act includes the maintenance of public confidence in the provision of legal services,17 and the protection of consumers of legal services.18 [128] Important to the consumer protection objectives, is the guidance the Conduct Rules provide when assessing the reasonableness of a fee charged by a practitioner. [129] Importantly, a lawyer mus...

7. E80 Karen Wilson - EIC - Te Ākitai Waiohua [pdf, 921 KB]

   ...ground for Te Ākitai Waiohua. It provided kaimoana including fish, shellfish and coastal birdlife. 18. The life sustaining waters of Te Waitematā are a sacred resource with cleansing, purifying and healing properties that must be nurtured and protected. 19. Te Waitematā coastal pa sites are also significant to Te Ākitai Waiohua. For example, the Taurarua (Judges Bay) pa was held by Waiohua until the 18th Century when its chiefs, twin brothers Humataitai and Hupipi, were defeat...

8. Recommendations recap - issue 11 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...per section 71 of the Coroners Act 2006. Similarly, the contents of summaries and recommendations may be edited to comply with any orders made under section 74 of the Act. 3 Contents Adverse Effects or Reactions to Medical/Surgical Care ............................................................................. 4 Aviation Accident ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Ch...

9. Ikbarieh v Hammadieh [2014] NZIACDT 111 (13 October 2014) [pdf, 385 KB]

   ...standards of conduct are maintained in the occupation concerned. [12] When imposing sanctions those statutory purposes require consideration of at least four factors which may materially bear upon maintaining appropriate standards of conduct: [12.1] Protecting the public: Section 3 of the Act states “The purpose of this Act is to promote and protect the interests of consumers receiving immigration advice ...” [12.2] Demanding minimum standards of conduct: Dentice v Valuers Registrat...

10. AB v ZY LCRO 54 / 2010 (27 January 2011) [pdf, 84 KB]

    ...called into question, and a dispute arose between Mr H and Ms M as to the extent of Mr H’s equity in the property. This dispute remained unresolved at the time of Mr H’s death. [9] At the time of his death, his claim against the property was protected by a caveat. [10] The Respondent acted for Ms M in the dispute with Mr H while he was alive, and subsequently continued to act on her behalf after his death. [11] The Estate eventually abandoned its claim for reasons which are n...