OpinionJock Anderson's CaseLoadWhen a High Court judge is appointed one of the first things they are given is their personal copy of the Big Blue Chambers Book.17 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionJock Anderson's CaseLoadVeteran journalist Jock Anderson joins the Herald with his new weekly column looking behind the scenes at the legal profession.03 Apr 11:20 PM
Banking and financeWhen the FMA comes a knocking...Law firm Bell Gully has published new guidelines about what to do if the Financial Markets Authority raids your business.07 Mar 01:50 AM
OpinionMark Lowndes: Around the world in 240 daysTravelling the world as a New Zealand businessperson can be a heartening exercise, says Mark Lowndes.16 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionTim Dare: Lawyers' burden gives all a fair goGreg King's death is a tragic illustration of one of the burdens of the "standard conception" of the lawyer's role.22 Oct 08:30 PM
BusinessLawyer struck off for misleading clientA lawyer from Dargaville has been has been struck off and rebuked by the Law Society for failing to respond to his client's instructions and then lying about it.23 Aug 02:20 AM
BusinessLawyer struck off for misconductAn Auckland property lawyer has been struck off the professional roll of barristers and solicitors after admitting charges of misconduct.29 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandHorses left starving on seized farmTen horses were left to starve on lawyer Barry Hart's property after it was seized by the bank, leaving at least two in an emaciated state.04 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessBarry Hart loses appeal bidDisgraced lawyer Barry Hart has lost his bid to take his fight against the decision to strike him off to the Court of Appeal.10 Jun 06:46 AM
Banking and financeJailed finance director loses appealJailed National Finance director Trevor Ludlow will remain behind bars after the Court of Appeal rejected his appeal against his sentence.09 Jun 10:58 PM
BusinessBarry Hart fails to stop mortgagee saleStruck-off Auckland lawyer Barry Hart has failed in his latest bid to stop the mortgagee sale of one of his properties by the ANZ bank.01 May 11:50 PM
BusinessBarry Hart back in court to stop saleStruck-off Auckland lawyer Barry Hart was back in court today fighting to stop the mortgagee sale of one of his properties by the ANZ bank.20 Mar 02:36 AM
Banking and financeDirector delayed sentencing for holidayA director of a failed finance company delayed his sentencing so he could go on holiday to Fiji over the Christmas break, says the Crown.12 Mar 03:47 AM
New ZealandEditorial: Speed of justice cranking up10 years ago, a Law Commission paper found our court system too slow, too costly and unhelpful. Today, there is still a long way to go - and modern technology must be harnessed to improve efficiency in black-and-white cases.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHallwright unjustifiably sacked - lawyerSharebroking firm Forsyth Barr was not brought into disrepute when senior analyst Guy Hallwright was convicted for running a man over, his lawyer says.18 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandHallwright goes to ERA to get job backGuy Hallwright is taking his former employer Forsyth Barr to the Employment Relations Authority and wants to be reinstated to his job.18 Dec 06:02 AM
New ZealandAdviser jailed for stealing $4.7mA financial adviser has been sentenced to six years and two months in prison after stealing $4.7 million from investors, many of whom were family and friends.11 Dec 04:29 AM
New ZealandLawyers: Heroes or villains?The untimely death of top lawyer Greg King has focused attention on one of society's most unpopular jobs. Jared Savage examines the case for the defence.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTougher bail laws to cover teensA bill tightening bail laws for killers and repeat offenders is being toughened by making it harder for 18- and 19-year-olds to avoid custody.09 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessHart edges closer to bankruptcyEmbattled criminal lawyer Barry Hart is now facing bankruptcy and is being forced from of his last property following a failed bid for damages from ANZ.02 Nov 04:37 AM
BusinessHart fights to retain last propertiesDespite being struck-off, embattled lawyer Barry Hart was back at the Auckland High Court today - this time fighting to keep the last of his rural properties from being sold by the bank.15 Oct 06:53 AM
