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New Zealand Law

Lawyer suspended over sex with client still practising

A lawyer suspended from practice for three years and ordered to pay $45,000 costs and compensation for having a "s-xual liaison" with a client will keep practising pending an appeal. Ref. Source 8

Law Zealand New

He should of known better than that if he is a true professional. Business and pleasure really don't mix even if people say it does its just a lie.

New Zealand Law History & Civil Business Politics

Wealthy to lose right to legal aid

The well-off could be barred from claiming legal aid in a clampdown to curb rising costs. Ref. Source 5

Law Zealand New

Courts move into digital era

An $18 million project to move the court system into the electronic age has got the green light from Cabinet. Ref. Source 6

Law Zealand New

Vet nurse awarded $10k over dismissal

A Masterton veterinary nurse who claimed abusive and aggressive behaviour from her boss forced her to go on early maternity leave has been awarded $10,000. Ref. Source 3

New Zealand Law

The cost of justice: legal aid bill $1 billion

New Zealand has spent a billion dollars on legal aid since 2000, with the five most expensive criminal legal aid grants on cases either discharged, or where the defendant was found to be innocent. Ref. Source 7

New Zealand Law

Defence stresses take toll on lawyers

Top New Zealand defence lawyers say they can relate to the pressures that left renowned Wellington barrister Greg King burnt out. Ref. Source 9

New Zealand Law Politics Business Civil & History

Judges' early Christmas present

Judges are being given an early Christmas present, with confirmation their pay is rising at more than twice the rate of inflation. Ref. Source 2