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Baby W case won’t be appealed – Sue Grey

Sue Grey, the lawyer acting for the parents at the centre of the mRNA blood transfusion case confirmed no appeal will be lodged. NOTE: The...

High Court orders Baby W be placed under temporary guardianship order

Baby Will has been temporarily placed under the guardianship of the High Court. The decision was released today just after 6pm. NOTE: The Care of Children...

Canterbury bar worker awarded $26K after ‘arbitrary’ dismissal

The Employment Relations Authority decision was made last week. The owners of the Springfield Hotel in Canterbury have been ordered to pay former employee Tracy...

Bryce Edwards: A Culture war over hate speech and free speech is unlikely

Sunday’s announcement by Justice Minister Kiri Allan about forthcoming legislation on hate speech has sparked concerns that the country is headed for a second...

Guy Hatchard: Are we being pushed over the disinformation cliff?

Justice Minister Kiri Allan has announced that she will introduce new legislation before the next election to target hate speech. Allan was very tight-lipped on the proposed content...

Watch: Kiri Allan vows to bring in ‘hate speech laws’ before the next election

The Minister of Justice has promised implementation of the controversial laws. Allan was speaking to Jessica Mutch McKay on this morning's Q+A with Jack Tame...

British Court Hears the Case of… Extra-Large Marshmallows

Now to the important stuff: what is a mega-marshmallow and how are we supposed to eat it? This is obviously a matter that calls...

Tikanga and Employment Law

Last week was Māori Language Week, which might be an apt time to consider the legal status of Te Ao Māori and Tikanga in...

Retired High Court Judge to assess Alan Hall compensation claim

Hon. Rodney Hansen CNZM KC has been appointed to assess Alan Hall’s compensation claim, Justice Minister Kiri Allan announced today. Mr Hansen, a retired Judge...

Unjustified Constructive Dismissal: Don’t Resign

I've been reluctant about writing about the personal grievance of unjustified constructive dismissal, because it's such a significant topic, and one which is very...

Lawyer fined $10k for claiming wage subsidy for volunteer

A NZ Law Society Standards Committee has determined that a lawyer’s conduct was unsatisfactory for claiming the COVID-19 wage subsidy for an unpaid volunteer...

mRNA parental disputes: Is the Family Court fit for purpose?

If there was one state institution where New Zealanders would expect government dictates to be closely scrutinised and tested, it would be the courts. Many...

Lawyer punished for dodgy actions in her own divorce case

A lawyer has been fined $5,000 by the Law Society for 'conduct unbecoming a member of the legal profession.' The charge related to events during...

Section 103(1)(a): Personal Grievance for Unjustified Dismissal

An employee may raise a personal grievance against their former employer if they believe they have been unjustifiably dismissed. The difficulty with these claims is...

Understanding the Employment Claim Process

There are rigid processes associated with raising a claim in employment law. This article aims to generally highlight the process, and it should be read...

NZDSOS: Is the New Zealand legal system fundamentally flawed?

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science (NZDSOS) have reviewed the High Court ruling of Justice Francis Cooke in their recent case challenging the...

US Supreme Court justice targeted for assassination

An armed man has been charged for targeting Justice Brett Kavanaugh over abortion and gun control. A man who told the police he was seeking...

Kids COVID Vaccine case – update from The ‘Hood

The ‘Hood's Directors and Legal Team speak out about the Kids Case before the High Court. Stating that this court case for our kids is...

Intoxication ruled valid defense for violent crimes

Canada’s Supreme Court has axed a 1995 law that made such a defense illegal. Defendants accused of violent crimes like murder and sexual assault may...

Government bolsters protection for whistleblowers – Hipkins

Significant improvements are being made in New Zealand workplaces to better protect whistleblowers, Minister for the Public Service Chris Hipkins said today. “The Protected Disclosures...

Preparing for a Disciplinary Process

You've been invited to a disciplinary meeting: terrifying stuff. I'm not going to sugar coat this: disciplinary meetings are stressful. Whether you're facing a warning,...

Employment Relations Act 2000: Good Faith

The obligation of good faith is known to be the backbone of an employment relationship, and can be found in section 4 of the...

Justice or Fantasy Ideology?

Want to voice an opinion? Send us a ‘Letter to the Editor’ by email to editor@dailytelegraph.co.nz, including your name, or initials, or ‘Anonymous’, and...

Lawyers outraged over use of AI in courts

Using artificial intelligence in court cases is “unconstitutional” say Malaysian lawyers. Malaysian lawyers say the use of an AI system in the country’s justice system...

Lawyer handed 4 month suspension for having sex with client and lying to the Law Society

Lawyer known only as ‘Mr. Y’ had a previously ‘unblemished’ career. A recovering alcoholic, his client (Ms. T) was also his pyshotherapist. He acted for...

Vaccination and redundancy

It is my view that the application of the Vaccinations Order, or the imposition of vaccination policies, amount to a change in the terms...

The Realistic Future of Vaccines in the Workplace

I've always provided an impartial view of the law, even where it's not popular. I don't have an agenda, other than promoting the rights of...

DIY Vaccinations Order: Application to remain employed (interim injunction)

In this post, I am informing you how to apply to the Employment Relations Authority to remain employed on leave. You may want to remain...

Vaccine Litigation in the Employment Jurisdiction

I was the first to stand up and speak up about the impact of mandatory vaccination in the workplace. The first to take a...

NZ Constitutional Reform—The Need of Our Times

Sometimes in life we find ourselves at a moral crossroads. On the path of our development as a nation that point has now arrived...

Vaccine policies: Are they lawful?

This post is about whether people can be treated adversely in their employment for their refusal to be vaccinated. This post does not address...

Wages Protection Act 1983: Unlawful and unreasonable deductions

If your employer has made a deduction from your pay, for whatever reason, you may have a claim under the Wages Protection Act 1983....

ADHD and employment law: Know your rights

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (“ADHD”) is a cognitive disability, which causes difference in the brain development and brain activity that affects a number of...

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