Bernise Carolino

Bernise Carolino

Bernise Carolino is a news writer who has covered the legal scene and case law in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as workers’ compensation and employment case law in California, U.S. She has written for Canadian Lawyer, Law Times, Lexpert, Australasian Lawyer, NZ Lawyer, and Human Resources Director America.

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Privacy commissioner issues new Biometric Processing Privacy Code

Privacy commissioner issues new Biometric Processing Privacy Code

New rules for automated biometrics use will come into force on 3 November

Justice minister updates on Papakura court construction, raised probate threshold

Justice minister updates on Papakura court construction, raised probate threshold

‘Half the new building is being constructed off-site,’ notes courts minister

Supreme Court denies leave to appeal of man claiming defamation in law society emails

Supreme Court denies leave to appeal of man claiming defamation in law society emails

Case arose from request for certificate of character to seek admission as barrister and solicitor

Anderson Lloyd takes gender equity strides, with half its equity partners being women

Anderson Lloyd takes gender equity strides, with half its equity partners being women

It was one of first firms to sign NZLS' Gender Equality Charter

Courts minister gives updates on case review guidelines, judge-alone trial protocol

Courts minister gives updates on case review guidelines, judge-alone trial protocol

Hearing guidelines and revised protocol came into effect on 1 August

Supreme Court upholds ruling finding no defamation or major reputational harm

Supreme Court upholds ruling finding no defamation or major reputational harm

Case arises from an infringement notice for offence under land transport rule

Law Society resource addresses tikanga Māori vis-à-vis client care rules

Law Society resource addresses tikanga Māori vis-à-vis client care rules

Practice briefing aims to help lawyers meet professional obligations when tikanga is relevant

Brendan Brown, Jillian Mallon, Jerry Mateparae named Judicial Conduct Panel members

Brendan Brown, Jillian Mallon, Jerry Mateparae named Judicial Conduct Panel members

Acting attorney-general also appoints Tim Stephens to a senior role

Supreme Court rejects argument that counsel did not test complainant’s recollection

Supreme Court rejects argument that counsel did not test complainant’s recollection

Man convicted of 18 counts of sexual offending fails to convince court to extend time

Justice minister shares updates on cybercrime, electoral laws, court fines

Justice minister shares updates on cybercrime, electoral laws, court fines

Those with overdue reparations may have their cars seized or towed away