OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Defence claim falls short of decencyJock Anderson remembers a time when violent attacks on police officers were condemned and not brushed off by slick lawyers paid to find ways of shifting the blame.25 Sep 12:15 AM
OpinionCaseload: Karam awarded more moneyMore defamation damages awarded to Joe Karam, judges clamping down on media reporting and legal aid payments dropping in this week's legal blog.18 Sep 01:00 AM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Judith Collins in hands of wily WillowerJock Anderson delves into one of former judge Lester Chisholm's little known but significant credentials.10 Sep 11:57 PM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Gay-friendly lawyers come up trumpsSimpson Grierson has achieved a certificate called a Rainbow Tick, which recognises the law firm for being inclusive of gender and sexual diversity.03 Sep 11:55 PM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Elderly lawyer's curious outburstThe Law Society has not criticised Justice Minister Judith Collins over the naming of Sir Robert Chambers Lane in Christchurch, as Jock Anderson writes.28 Aug 12:20 AM
New ZealandNo appeal over controversial decisionThe Crown will not appeal a decision to give a teen who assaulted schoolboy Stephen Dudley before his death last year a discharge without conviction.27 Aug 12:41 AM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: What lawyers worry aboutCrime barristers are up in arms over an increase in self-represented litigants and a surge in appeals based on the competency of lawyers, writes Jock Anderson.21 Aug 12:00 AM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: What price Stephen Dudley's death?Many are angered by the fact that the two brothers who who beat and punched Stephen Dudley have walked from court free, anonymous and unpunished, writes Jock Anderson14 Aug 12:14 AM
Banking and financeParoled director gets work from convicted fraudsterFailed finance company director Trevor Ludlow has done contract work for a receiver with his own fraud convictions since being released on parole.12 Aug 02:30 AM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Do judges want to get even?There are signs the judiciary may be eager to restrict news media court coverage, writes legal blogger Jock Anderson.06 Aug 11:53 PM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: What will happen to John Banks?John Banks is to be sentenced tomorrow after being earlier found guilty of electoral fraud in relation to his last mayoral bid. What is likely to happen to him?31 Jul 01:14 AM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Time for lawyers to stop whining over legal aidAs the brakes go on this fiscal profligacy, legal hand-wringers continue to whine about a so-called "justice gap" created by cuts to legal aid, writes Jock Anderson24 Jul 12:00 AM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Where have all the lawyers gone?All New Zealand lawyers are now located in Sydney, according to material published by "sister" magazines NZ Lawyer and Australasian Lawyer.17 Jul 12:00 AM
OpinionCaseload: Inside Judge CunninghamSome folk think ex-nurse turned district court judge Philippa Anne Cunningham should be looking for another job. What other cases has she tried?09 Jul 11:47 PM
OpinionCaseload: Is Sally Ridge broke?Sally Ridge, a person described by chums as a celebrity socialite and keen shopper, has been snubbed yet again in the higher courts.03 Jul 12:01 AM
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
