New Zealand’s legal aid crisis is eroding the right to justice – that’s unacceptable in a fair society
New Zealand’s legal aid crisis is eroding the right to justice
Access to Justice in New Zealand Threatened, Says NZLS Report
Access to Justice in New Zealand is a major problem with as many as 20,000 people have been denied legal representation by legal aid according to a report published by the New Zealand Law Society. The report’s findings followed the largest survey ever undertaken on New Zealand’s legal profession, identifying the major issue of legal aid being a
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Perkins Coie Announce Firm Promotions
SEATTLE (November 10, 2021)—Powered by LawFuel – Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that 28 counsel and senior counsel have been promoted to partner effective January 1, 2022. The new partner class of 2022 includes: Alberto Araiza Diana Z. Bowman Alexander O. Canizares Jesús J. Castillón Michelle W. Chan Erin K. Earl Rebecca A. Eberhardt John D. Esterhay
Cook Islands Solicitor General Role Among Top Law Jobs This Week on Law Jobs Network
A newly listed legal role for Cook Islands Solicitor General has been listed with the LawFuel law jobs network, providing for a key role in the Cook Islands and for a candidate who can start working at an early date. The role, for three years, is an important one for the Islands with a successful
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Law Society President Elect Enters With Hesitancy . . And An Apology
It is undoubtedly a mark of the times that the lyrics from a song posted to celebrate her election has seen apologies all round for Martelli McKegg partner and 32nd NZ Law Society president Jacqueline Lethbridge. The apology was highlighted in Sasha Borissenko’s Herald column, complete with a caveat for lawyers to take care
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Murray Bolton Quarantine Decision – Wants To Help Kiwis Stuck in “Broken System”
Murray Bolton – Press Release – Auckland businessman Murray Bolton says he is relieved that he will be able to self-isolate safely at home on returning from overseas, following a successful judicial review of officials’ decision-making in his case, and now wants to help other New Zealanders who do not have the financial resources
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Law Firm Tompkins Wake’s ‘Rotorua Lifestyle’ Factors Drives 30 Per Cent Growth
Hamilton-based Tompkins Wake has seen 30 per cent growth in its Rotorua office in the three years since it expanded into the city, with Catriona Gordon now joining the firm after working at her Lava Law practice for the last seven years. Chief Executive Jon Calder says the addition of the new lawyers extends the
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Chapman Tripp Introduces Climate Change Expert As Partner
Chapman Tripp is pleased to welcome a new partner with the promotion of Alana Lampitt a resource management and environmental law practitioner with specialist expertise in climate change regulation and emissions trading. Commenting on the appointment, Chief Executive Partner, Pip England said, “Alana brings such a wealth of knowledge, together with a vitality and enthusiasm that is infectious to
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Legal Communications Roles at Chief Justice Office Vital To Assist With Increased Judicial Transparency
The Ministry of Justice’s new judicial intranet has seen two key roles advertised for communications professionals or lawyers seeking to play a role in assisting in making the judicial system more transparent. The two communications roles are for writers, either legal writers or otherwise, who can assist in the oversight of the Ministry of Justice’s