Wellington in-house lawyer Grant Adam has been elected President of CLANZ, the Law Society's section for in-house lawyers. Mr Adam was elected at the annual CLANZ conference in Queenstown on 11 May. He works at ... More about New CLANZ President elected.
The Law Foundation has announced a grant of $137,861 to Otago University academics Mark Henaghan and Jennifer Moore to study whether Coroners' recommendations are being acted on. The two will review all Coroners' findings and recommendations ... More about Foundation funds study of coronial recommendations.
Parliament's Local Government and Environment Committee has released its report on the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill, saying committee members were unable to agree that the bill be passed. "... More about Committee divided over EEZ Bill.
Wellington lawyer Amelia Keene has won the 2012 New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarship for outstanding young woman lawyers. The annual award, which is worth $50,000 for post-graduate study, honours New Zealand’s first woman barrister ... More about Amelia Keene wins Ethel Benjamin Scholarship.
The Ministry of Economic Development is seeking feedback on a series of proposed changes to the Trade Marks Regulations 2003. Amendments are proposed in the following areas: Introduction of a revised fee schedule that more accurately ... More about Trade Mark Regulations change feedback sought.
The Chief Judge of the Employment Court, Judge Graeme Colgan, has advised that there will be a special Memorial Sitting to acknowledge the unique and significant contribution of the late John Haigh QC to the ... More about Memorial Sitting to be held in Employment Court for John Haigh QC.
Justice Minister Judith Collins has provided information on the number and value of invoices for legal aid payments which were awaiting payment at 30 March 2012. The information was provided in response to a series of parliamentary ... More about Information provided on legal aid invoices at 30 March.