Law Society supports ‘Lawyers for Lawyers’ position on threatened criminal justice lawyers

The New Zealand Law Society is supporting the organisation ‘Lawyers for Lawyers’ which stands up for lawyers who are threatened or are hindered in their criminal justice work. The issue is rapidly becoming a global problem, and the Law Society has recently supported two statements condemning violence against lawyers. ‘Lawyers for Lawyers’…

Appeal by Auckland lawyer against suspensions and costs dismissed

An appeal by an Auckland lawyer against a decision of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal which imposed a 15 month suspension from practising law and costs has been dismissed by the High Court. Jinyue (Paul) Young was last year found guilty of four charges by the Disciplinary Tribunal at different…

150 years on

Tiana EpatiOn 3 September, the Law Society will arrive at exactly 150 years since it was first organised under the New Zealand Law Society’s Act 1869. I could go on about the detailed history, and what happened in 1897. I could talk about the fact that in that year, not…

Nola Kay Dangen suspended for two months

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended Auckland lawyer Nola Kay Dangen from practice for two months from 23 September 2019. This follows admission by Ms Dangen of a charge of negligence in relation to her conduct as a property manager and welfare guardian for an elderly woman.…

Order not to employ Sarah Buschman

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has made an order that no legal practitioner or incorporated firm employ Sarah Buschman in connection with the practitioner's or incorporated firm's practice. The order is made pursuant to section 242(1)(h)(ii) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006, for so long as the…

Practice Briefing outlines confidential electoral roll process

With the 2019 local authority elections approaching, the New Zealand Law Society has updated its Practice Briefing on the confidential unpublished electoral roll. Section 82 of the Electoral Act 1993 requires anyone who is qualified to be registered as an elector to register. Details of electors are compiled to create rolls…

Arlan Arman suspended from practice

Auckland lawyer Arlan Arman has been suspended from legal practice for 10 months from 11 June 2019 by the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal. Mr Arman had pleaded guilty to one charge of misconduct. The Tribunal has also ordered that he not practise on his own account until it…

Chief Judge Jan-Marie Doogue's leadership recognised

The appointment of Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue to the High Court bench will mark the end of eight years of strong and committed leadership of New Zealand's largest court, the New Zealand Law Society says. "Her appointment is a fitting recognition of her judicial strengths. It is important to…

Law Society releases AML/CFT annual reporting guidance

The New Zealand Law Society has issued a new Practice Briefing on the annual reporting requirements for law firms which are reporting entities under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Funding of Terrorism Act 2009. The first annual report by law firms which are reporting entities is due to be submitted to…

Law Society not behind request for multiple email addresses

The New Zealand Law Society says it does not contact law firms or legal workplaces by phone to request email details for people working there. The Law Society has been advised of phone contact with a law firm by someone purporting to be from the Law Society. The caller unsuccessfully requested…