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New Crown Solicitor for Auckland announced

New Crown Solicitor takes over from high-profile prosecutor Brian Dickey.

Teacher shot by student to sue school district, warnings ignored - lawyer

Staff warned administrators three times boy had a gun and was making threats, lawyer says.

Are trusts still a good idea?

How trusts have changed since a major legal overhaul.

How to back out of going to court for a divorce settlement

The ins and out of applying for a discontinuance.

Lawyer fined after charging client for free work

The lawyer thought the woman had been referred to him through a charitable trust.

Devil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyer

Nigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.

Ten Questions: Michael Heron KC looks to tackle a tough 2023

Top lawyer talks turkey.

'Justice system a wrecking ball’: Pair's fight to clear their names

'They’ve absolutely destroyed my life... I'm trying to get justice and I'm still at it.'

Ron Paterson: Mixing law and medicine

Former Ombudsman leading inquiry into lawyers' regulation "not beholden" to profession.

Sasha Borissenko: Are universities giving workers a fair go?

University workers have walked off the job demanding better pay and working conditions.

How gambling and violence can impact divorce

It's rare for misconduct to change the way the assets are divided up.

Lawyer ordered to apologise to ex-wife over relationship with client during divorce case

Committee finds lawyer's actions 'risked damaging the reputation of the legal profession'.

Cafe conversation with juror's colleague lands lawyer in hot water

A lawyer's conversation with a juror's colleague breached conduct and client care rules.

Former Vic Uni lawyer accused of 'delusional' and 'disgraceful' conduct

'Disrespectful and inflammatory' is how the lawyer's behaviour has been described.

Opinion: Amazing comments in Law Society review, but a less amazing outcome

Some amazing comments in Law Society fracas, but why won't the full review be released?

Sasha Borissenko: The Queen's death is a polarising moment

Debates are raging over being a republic, the public holiday and the role of the royals.

The living-wage debate: Are law firms playing by the book?

Some firms claim they pay a living wage but they're not accredited. Does it matter?

Sasha Borissenko: 'Journalism is the court of last resort'

Have we reached a point of law-saga fatigue?