The High Court and Law Society Statements
NZLS opposes new bill due to inconsistency with children’s rights
The bill criminalises ram raiding and allows children to appear before the Youth Court The New Zealand Law Society (NZLS),...
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Court of Appeal upholds striking out a claim that psychiatry is ‘quackery’
Court: this is one of the rare cases where it is apparent that the proposed appeal is hopeless The Court...
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Court of Appeal rejects death benefit claim of insured who recovered from alleged terminal illness
Insured argued that his life expectancy, without treatment, was not greater than 12 months In a recent insurance dispute, the...
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Lawyer who stole from client seeks to appeal removal from roll
Lawyer Alwyn O’Connor, who was found guilty of taking money from a client, is seeking to appeal his removal from...
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High Court rules psychological report essential in parenting dispute over child with complex needs
The child came from a broken home, where his parents' relationship was marked by conflict and mistrust The High Court...
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High Court upholds arbitration agreement in maritime insurance dispute
The case involves a barge that capsized in international waters The High Court has upheld an arbitration agreement in a...
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Beware of legal citations from ChatGPT
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot which can be a useful tool for obtaining basic legal guidance and information. ChatGPT...
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High Court rules in favour of Tauranga City Council in dog bite case
Court said that the dog owner could have kept her pet in the car to avoid the attack The High...
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Many lawyers arrested in Iran amid protests
The Law Society calls for a halt to executions, and the release of detainees Dozens of lawyers have been arrested...
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Parliament passes new legislation to monitor and manage returning offenders
NZLS reacted to the bill passing under urgency despite alleged inconsistency with human rights Parliament has recently passed a bill...
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