Law Press Releases

NZ Limited Licence helps suspended drivers get their limited licence, allowing them to drive for work. Our new website features a self-service portal for enhanced customer convenience and faster processing times.

(PR.co.nz)  Davenports Harbour Lawyers have created and released a free online legal fitness check for New Zealand businesses to help them identify where they might be legally vulnerable. As a business owner, you will always want to ensure that you are following the right guidelines and advice, especially from a legal point of view. But […]

The Independent Panel’s review of the 2014 Family Justice System changes highlights considerable issues within the present Family Justice System. There is already a dispute resolution process overlooked by the Family Justice System changes in 2014 that addresses these issues. The Collaborative Law Process provides families the opportunity to move themselves and their children through separation without pitting them against one another.

Pacific Island law students learn from top New Zealand lawyer. DLA Piper has a longstanding pro bono commitment to supporting the rule of law in Pacific Island nations. As part of this, the firm develops the legal knowledge and skills of lawyers from countries including Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga to help them better assist their local communities’ access legal help.

Christchurch lawyers are looking to change the way Cantabrians separate or divorce. Looking to help their clients avoid the costs, delays and acrimony that often accompanies family law issues, a group of Christchurch lawyers are training this week in Collaborative Practice. The out of court resolution process “… is a better way to achieve fairness without the excessive stress and cost associated with legal proceedings”, says Cameron & Co partner, Angeline Boniface.

Aiming to bring the tech world to law, conveyonline launched today with their low cost approach to the house buying and selling process. By cutting out lawyers meetings and allowing customers to complete the transaction online, conveyonline saves a house buyer or seller time and money while still providing the security of a legal opinion.

The New Zealand Law Society’s Property Law Section says a difficult situation is emerging with property settlements in the area affected by the Canterbury earthquake, and it may need government intervention.

Details of the Government’s new alcohol law reform package have been announced. The Government has responsed to the public’s concern that alcohol laws have been relaxed too much, causing alcohol-related problems within society.