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Dushan Delic reveals his journey from solicitor to barrister and his adoption of AI in law

After fifteen years as a litigator and over a decade as a director and partner at boutique law firm SD Legal, Dushan Delic has bid farewell to his role as a solicitor. Driven by a desire for independence, autonomy, and a deeper focus on his areas of expertise, Delic has struck out on his own to become a barrister — a move he describes as providing a “unique sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.”

However, a solo journey is not always an easy one, and Delic says there have already been plenty of challenges to navigate. “At the start, the biggest challenge was being mindful of the new intervention rule for barristers around taking direct instructions versus taking instructions from a solicitor,” Delic tells NZ Lawyer.

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Pre-eminent construction lawyer decodes key contract changes

Simpson Grierson partner Michael Weatherall is one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent figures in construction law, and he’s made it his mission to help clients simplify what is often an overly complex area of law.

In one of the most significant updates to date, 2023 saw the release of the updated NZS 3910:2023  standard form construction contract. For those navigating this change, Weatherall has released his latest updates and practical commentary in the online publication, which is available by subscription to all construction law practitioners.

“There were some really fundamental changes this time around,” Weatherall notes.

Leading construction lawyer Michael Weatherall dives into the latest updates to NZS 3910:2023 contract standard, and more. Read the full article by clicking the link below:
Ensure you are aware of the key changes in the NZS 3910:2023 standard form construction contract.

If you’re a lawyer specialising in construction law, this checklist will help you verify that you’re fully informed about the changes in the new standard form construction contract, enabling you to provide your clients with the most current advice.

For construction industry professionals, the checklist outlines the most significant changes from the previous version, assisting you in staying current with industry requirements and maintaining excellence in your profession.

If you are already an active subscriber to the ‘Kennedy-Grant and Weatherall on Construction Law’ online publication, you can use your LexisNexis® account login details to access detailed explanations of each checklist point and updated practical commentary on our platform.
Tikanga and the law

It is now axiomatic that tikanga is a source of law in New Zealand. Tikanga now forms part of the core curriculum in the LLB degree when tomorrow’s lawyers study public law, contracts, torts, crimes, land law, equity and succession, and legal ethics, and their studies will be completed with a capstone paper on tikanga in the final year of their LLB degrees.

This approach is reflected in the decision of the New Zealand Supreme Court (NZSC) in Smith v Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd, where Natalie Coates (as counsel for Mr Smith) submitted that tikanga…

Read the full article for free by clicking the button below. This article was written by Dr Trevor Daya-Winterbottom FRGS, General Editor for Resource Management Bulletin.
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