Legal Insights
Commentary and practical legal analysis across immigration, ACC, public law, criminal law, commercial law, litigation and international developments.
Immigration & Citizenship
Did you know that a decision made by the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) which is chaired by a District Court Judge can be overruled by the Minister of Immigration?
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The extent of cover for disease under the Accident Compensation Scheme may be wider than you think.
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The High Court interpreted the meaning of “ordinary consequence” of treatment in ACC v Ng [2018] NZHC 207, an important determinant of cover for treatment injury.
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Section 32 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 provides cover for “treatment injury”. One aspect of this provision has been problematic for some time. In ACC v Ng and L [2020] NZCA 274, the Court of Appeal had to consider the meaning of “ordinary consequence” of treatment in section 32(1)(c) of the Act.
Read article »Public & Constitutional Law
The ostensible purpose of the prorogation was to prepare a Queen’s speech and a legislative program for a new session of Parliament. The English High Court held that the prorogation of Parliament was not justiciable (i.e. not capable of challenge in the Courts…
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Successful challenge to Immigration Minister’s decision to decline to grant a residence class visa, as an exception to instructions, following the Immigration and Protection Tribunal’s recommendation.
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At a time when the experience in some courts is of delays and a lack of resources, the judgment of His Honour Justice Cooke shows the High Court acting with remarkable urgency during alert level-4 Covid restrictions.
Read article »Criminal Law
When the Prime Minister and Commissioner of Police addressed the nation on 3 September 2021, about the terror attack at LynnMall which critically injured 3 people, they said they were unable to name the alleged perpetrator for legal reasons.
Read article »International & Sports Law
The Federation Internationale Des Echecs (FIDE) is the world regulatory body for chess. Its motto is Gens Una Sumus (We are one family). The FIDE Charter aims to promote peace and harmony among all the peoples of the world and commits to respect and protection…
Read article »Commercial Law
The Court of Appeal recently considered section 126 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (entitlement to commission) in a case where the real estate agent claimed commission from its client for introducing a tenant to a commercial lease.
Read article »Litigation & Evidence
Mr Griffiths went on a package holiday to Turkey with his family. This included flights and accommodation. During their stay at the hotel, Mr Griffiths suffered serious gastroenteritis and was in hospital for 3 days. He sued the travel company under the packag…
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