Commentary

Legal Services Amendment Act 2024 available now in Westlaw New Zealand

Adams – Criminal Procedure has been updated to include legislative developments around protection of national security information in court proceedings.

Commentary on recent Gloriavale employment decisions now in Westlaw New Zealand

The Legal Services Amendment Bill 2024 (introduced under urgency on 20 February 2024) is now in Westlaw New Zealand.

Commentary updated to reflect a High Court sentencing decision relating to product safety.

Chapters in Adams — Rights and Powers have been updated to include the latest case law.

Chapters in Adams — Criminal Procedure have been rigorously revised and rewritten as part of a focused effort to streamline the authored commentary and ensure its currency.

A recent High Court appeal suggests that departing from the usual cap on costs awards to aided persons is possible in “rare” and “compelling” cases.

Latest commentary available for the last three sections of pt 4, subpt 2 of the Trusts Act 2019

Important appellate decision on directors’ duties

The Legal Services Amendment Act 2023 came into force on 31 August 2023, completing the phased removal of user charges for civil/family legal aid and interest on unpaid legal aid debt (first announced in Budget 2022)