Fines and costs of almost $64,000 for lawyer's 'reckless breach'
Lawyer censured and fined for misconduct vows to help others learn from her mistake.
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Lawyer suspended for 'clandestine' inmate relationship
The tribunal said the relationship fell "at the serious end of the misconduct spectrum".
Retirement village reform: 'Major, material change needed'
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Survivors of alleged harassment at Russell McVeagh offered apology by ex-partner
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Law firm intern felt like 'piece of meat' after lawyer's alleged assault
Today is the second day of a disciplinary hearing which is set to last all week.
Law clerk felt 'preyed on' by former Russell McVeagh partner accused of misconduct
Today is the first day of the hearing which is set to run until Friday.
Partner at top law firm resigns amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour
The allegations include inappropriately touching multiple staff at a Christmas party.
'Significant' changes for NZ refugee hopefuls
The changes aim to make it easier for those claiming refugee and protection status in NZ.
Struck-off lawyer fails in appeal after trying to evict client from property
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Former Russell McVeagh partner faces sexual misconduct charges
The allegations stemmed from two Christmas parties in Wellington.
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Top law firm names three new partners for 2021
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Allegations lawyers made 'unlawful agreement' to stifle prosecution.
Auckland lawyer struck-off for laundering dirty cash for gang
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Christchurch terrorist's lawyer ordered to pay $13k for talking to media
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'Out of his depth': Incompetent lawyer suspended, ordered to pay $43k
Young showed a "paucity of pertinent skills that reflects on his fitness to practise".
Crown agencies accused of working together to delay abuse claims, lower payout
The Crown has also been slated for the "highly unjust" compensation for survivors.
Lawyer ordered to pay client $20,000 for privacy breach, humiliation
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NZ's lockdown unlawful for first 9 days - High Court
The order to stay at home in bubbles was unlawful for the first nine days.
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