Confidentiality and the Law Society's culture review
OPINION: In he said/she said cases, one thing might risk the safety of complainants.
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Helen Holland's misconduct showed a lack of trustworthiness the public expect in lawyers.
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Justice William Young retires from Supreme Court
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Helen Holland failed to produce any paperwork to prove exactly what happened to the money.
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Fines and costs of almost $64,000 for lawyer's 'reckless breach'
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Drunk lawyer offers employee 'best orgasm of your life' in taxi
The case has been sent back to a legal complaints committee.
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Auckland lawyer struck off for using client funds to repay personal debts
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Lawyer guilty over false accusation of govt manager hacking social media account
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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
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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
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'Significant' changes for NZ refugee hopefuls
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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
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