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The article presents practical advice for attorneys and legal professionals in New Zealand on how to resolve religious disputes in the country, and it mentions the relationship between religion and law, as well as the 2014 legal case Shergill v. Khaira which deals with the justiciability of religious real property disputes. New Zealand's Presbyterian Church Property Act 1885 is mentioned, along with interim injunctions and judicial review under the nation's Judicature Amendment Act 1972.

The article focuses on the history of the Queen's Counsel (QC) in New Zealand and the attorneys appointed as QC in 2013. Topics include the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers (Amendment) Act of 2012, the appointment of QC attorneys in New Zealand since 1907, and how QC members deal with conflicts of interest.

The article focuses on the screening and intake procedures used by attorneys specializing in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in New Zealand. Topics include the attorney mediation of disputes, the use of questionnaires as a screening tool for possible clients, and how attorneys should address the special needs of ADR clients.

The article focuses on the disciplinary process for litigation attorneys under the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Act of 2006. Topics include the authority of the Standards Committee, the review process used by complaint review officers, and name suppression in disciplinary cases. Information is provided on the tribunal proceedings of the Disciplinary Tribunal.

The article discusses New Zealand (NZ) transactional lawyers in relation to the NZ High Court's ruling in the 2013 case Kim v. Oh which deals with the duties of solicitors and the NZ Supreme Court's decision in the 2013 case Seaton v. Minister for Land Information which addresses bidding by utility companies. A solicitor's implied warranty to exercise reasonable skill and care on behalf of a client is examined, along with Section 4 of the nation's Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006.

The article focuses on the rule of law and attorneys within New Zealand. Topics include the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Act of 2006, the critical role of lawyers in justice administration, and the New Zealand Law Society (NZLS) Rule of Law Committee. Information is provided on the New Zealand Electoral Finance Act of 2007.

The article focuses on New Zealand court cases on topics including legal ethics, administrative law, and the admissibility of evidence during trial. Information is provided on tort law, reasonable purpose requirements on private premises, and the privilege against self-incrimination. The article also discusses witness's evidence.

The article focuses on the rule of law and the fundamental obligation of lawyers to follow the rule of law. Topics include the critical role of lawyers in the justice system, the creation of the New Zealand Law Society (NZLS) Rule of Law Committee, and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act of 1990 (NZBORA).

The article focuses on what private practitioners can do when faced with conflicts of interest. Topics include bias in administrative law, the fiduciary concept in equity, and the fiduciary standard for attorneys. Information is provided on the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 and the establishment of a fiduciary relationship.