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The Ex-Files: When the Tesla you bought your son becomes relationship property

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Monster sentence: Alex Murdaugh gets two consecutive life terms for murder of wife, son

The once-prominent US lawyer was sentenced to two consecutive life terms for the murders.

Netanyahu denounces protesters after siege of wife amid Supreme Court overhaul plans

Protesters chanted “shame” outside a salon in wave of unrest amid govt's judiciary plans.

'Abject failure': Fake Kiwi doctor jailed in UK

Zholia Alemi claimed she had a degree from the University of Auckland.

‘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.

Hamilton lawyer struck off after tax evasion and spending client funds at Cossie Club

Wayne Revell said he had let himself and the profession down, but wanted to keep working.

Law Society’s actions compounded errors of its disciplinary body

Top lawyer says the profession's complaints system is 'broken'.

Inexperienced lawyer wants to bypass rules to practice on his own

Lawyer Hierophantic Human claimed the Law Society was biased against him.

Obituary: Sir Ian Barker

The King's Counsel passed away on November 11.

The Ex-Files: Jeremy Sutton on separation where one party purchases the family home off the other

A settlement of this kind is only permitted on certain terms.

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'.