Law Society
Lawyer censured and fined $12k over sexual harassment
A partner at a law firm has been censured and fined for sexually harassing two of the firm's employees.
Law Society welcomes Russell McVeagh review
Law firm Russell McVeagh had a culture of excessive drinking when sexual misconduct allegations arose in 2015 and 2016, an independent review has found. Dame Margaret Bazley, who led the review… Audio
Russell McVeagh's 'disgraceful incidents' back in spotlight
Groping, excessive drinking, sexual misconduct, bullying - a catalogue of "disgraceful incidents". That's from Dame Margaret Bazley and her scathing review of the law firm Russel McVeagh - published… Audio
Andrew Little answers concerns over govt, Russell McVeagh ties
Questions around the government's relationship with Russell McVeagh have been renewed, following the release of a highly critical review of the law firm on Thursday. The report, by Dame Margaret… Audio
Law Society admits sexual harassment failings
Law Society president Kathryn Beck has apologised to lawyers who've been sexually harassed, admitting the society has failed to provide the leadership needed to make the profession safe. Audio
Law Society denying former cop entry to the bar
Former police officer Ethan James Brown has completed his law degree and wants to be admitted to the bar, but the Law Society isn't letting him in. The case was heard today at the High Court in… Video, Audio
'I'm surprised people are surprised' - former lawyer
A lawyer who left the profession after suffering years of inappropriate sexual behaviour from male colleagues is appalled at what she calls 'inaction' by the Law Society in the wake of the Russell… Audio
Supreme Court should take ACC cases - Law Society
There are renewed calls for the country's highest court to hear ACC claims after a case of a botched sterilisation was thrown out by the Court of Appeal. The woman in question was sterilised in 1998… Audio
Barrister struck off for $180,000 in tax evasion
A former Dunedin barrister who has fled to Australia has been struck off over tax evasion offences totalling more than $180,000.