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'I should sue you': Leo Molloy hits out after US company wrongly suspects him of involvement in child sex assault case

Outspoken Auckland businessman Leo Molloy was one of three Kiwis wrongly approached.

'Heartbreaking': Lawyer killed by car remembered by top school as ‘exceptional young woman’

No charges have been laid over the crash which killed Telise Martin.

Who wants $14.9m from biggest builder to fail this year?

Name anything you see happening on a building site and those supplying stuff are on list.

Lawyer tried to blackmail client’s ex-wife into divorce settlement

Lawyer threatened to make complaint to Immigration NZ to force client's ex into settling.

Two new wāhine judges add kaupapa Māori to the bench

Two wāhine Māori judges sworn on at marae in front of peers and whānau.

'Kangaroo court': Lawyer who called a judge racist wants his suspension wiped from the record

Frank Deliu was earlier suspended for 15 months for his accusations against the judges.

Crime sprees raise question: Where is Supreme Court on the rule of law?

Opinion: Ram raids, gang hospital invasion among serious issues for rule of law.

Sasha Borissenko: Law firm 'disappointed' living wage instruction not followed

Analysis: Good living wage intentions can hit a hurdle when you're relying on others.

‘You’re making my head hurt’: Parliament debates Three Waters entrenchment

MPs delved into the Three Waters entrenchment scandal in Parliament this week.

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.