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1. LCRO 20/2017 AP v RE (20 December 2018) [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...Mr LN’s submissions [109] To support each of these issues of complaint, Mr LN prepared and produced a helpful chronology of key events during Mr AP’s retainer with Mr RE, together with a commentary on each event. That chronology has been carefully read. [110] There were two parts to Mr RE’s retainer: (a) Obtain files and funds from Mr W. This however developed, with Mr AP’s authority, into Mr RE acting for Mr AP in the child support/notices of claim issue, which Ms Z ha...

2. [2015] NZEmpC 24 Lowe v Director-General of Health, Ministry of Health & Ors [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...1-2 December 2014 (heard at Wellington) Appearances: P Cranney, counsel for the plaintiff J Holden and M Conway, counsel for the first defendant H Kynaston and J Howes, counsel for the second defendant S Meikle, counsel for Carers New Zealand Trust, Intervener Judgment: 2 March 2015 JUDGMENT OF THE FULL COURT Introduction [1] The issue in this proceeding is whether Ms Lowe was a “homeworker” as defined in the Employment Relations Act 200

3. [2018] NZEnvC 109 V T Taueki v Horowhenua District Council [pdf, 796 KB]

   ...or for a heritage order, or a resource consent, section 10 (certain existing uses protected), or section 20A (certain existing lawful activities allowed); ... She explained that Ms Taueki's application contained two limbs. The first was protection of an archaeological site. The second was protection of sites of interest to Maori. [16] Ms Thornton referred to the provisions of s 42 Heritage Act which in summary prohibits the modification or destruction of an archaeological sit...

4. [2015] NZEmpC 91 Burrowes v Commissioner of Police [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...stated in that case: The principles of open justice, as articulated in many cases to the highest level … also warrant very careful consideration, along with any other factors pointing to publication. Factors against publication must also be carefully assessed, so that a proper balancing exercise is undertaken. It will often be necessary for reliable evidence to be produced in relation to relevant factors especially where an application for a non-publication order is opposed....

5. [2021] NZEmpC 13 Edwards v Recreational Services Ltd [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...Rules 2016, r 5.45(1)(b) applied by Employment Court Regulations 2000, reg 6. 10 High Court Rules 2016, r 5.45(3)(b). discretion regard must be had to the overall justice of the case and the respective interests of both parties need to be carefully weighed up. That balancing exercise was summarised by the Court of Appeal in AS McLachlan Ltd v MEL Network Ltd as follows:11 [15] The rule itself contemplates an order for security where the plaintiff will be unable to meet a...

6. Legal Aid Practice Standards Feb 17. [pdf, 526 KB]

   ...Responsibilities to Clients ................................................................................................15 Without Notice Applications .............................................................................................16 Care of Children Act 2004 ................................................................................................17 Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 ...................................................17 Domestic...

7. Practice Standards for Legal Aid Lawyer (2016) [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...Responsibilities to Clients ................................................................................................15 Without Notice Applications .............................................................................................16 Care of Children Act 2004 ................................................................................................17 Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 ...................................................17 Domestic...

8. Legal Aid Practice Standards [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...Responsibilities to Clients ................................................................................................15 Without Notice Applications .............................................................................................16 Care of Children Act 2004 ................................................................................................17 Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 ...................................................17 Domestic...

9. LCRO 58/2021 EW v YL (29 October 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...had failed to provide her with competent advice; and 5 (d) Mr YL had spoken to her daughter by phone when she was present in Mr YL’s office; and (e) she had not made request of Mr YL to represent her daughter; and (f) Mr YL had failed to protect her interests; and (g) she had received no documentation concerning the transaction; and (h) Mr YL had failed to execute a deed of forgiveness of debt; and (i) she had not signed the documents required to facilitate the transfer of t...

10. LCRO 31/2015 HN v TR [pdf, 153 KB]

    ...must not use, or knowingly assist in using, the law or legal processes for the purpose of causing unnecessary embarrassment, distress, or inconvenience to another person’s reputation, interests, or occupation. [26] Mr TR’s instructions were to protect his clients from further unwanted communications or attendances. At the suggestion of his clients, Mr TR wrote to Mr WM, rather than direct to the persons his clients did not want to have further communications from. That was not an...