OpinionCan lawyers be zealous without being nasty?COMMENT: The legal profession should be possible to craft rules to bar certain kinds of nastiness.10 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionDo liquidators really need regulation?COMMENT: The biggest problem facing the insolvency industry isn't unaccredited and unregulated professionals, it is passive liquidators.01 Aug 11:17 PM
BusinessLawyer lied about witnessing signaturesOn one of the documents he claimed witnessing a husband had forged his wife's signature.02 Jun 10:42 PM
BusinessBrian Gaynor: Van Heeren's legal marathon keeps on runningCOMMENT: Van Heeren claims he cannot pay the US$25m as most of his assets have been transferred to tax haven-based entities.27 May 05:00 PM
BusinessGoodbye, mahogany rowMany of Auckland's legal fraternity are making moves - out of their traditional locations and out of their offices, reports Anne Gibson.19 May 08:21 PM
Banking and financeSouth Canterbury lawyer suspended, censuredConvicted South Canterbury Finance director Ed Sullivan has been censured by a lawyer's tribunal for the third time in less than a decade.18 May 10:40 PM
BusinessMoney laundering moves 'red herring' - expertIs extending anti-money laundering laws to include lawyers the solution to dealing with foreign trusts?10 May 12:20 AM
BDBDBusinessVan Heeren, Kidd dispute hits Appeal CourtThe case between Alex van Heeren and Michael Kidd has reached a new round of appeals.10 Apr 11:00 PM
BusinessLawsuit seeks damages for those on US watch listsThe suit is perhaps the broadest challenge yet to the federal system.07 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessLawyer censured, fined for notes failingA lawyer has been censured and fined $1500 for sub-standard record keeping and acting where there was a conflict of interest.29 Mar 08:00 PM
BusinessLawyer's $14k win over unlawful arrestA former partner in an Auckland law firm since fallen on "hard times" has won for being unlawfully arrested and "charged over nothing".19 Feb 01:00 AM
BDBDBusinessSupreme Court turns down Heartland insurance bidThe Supreme Court won't let Heartland New Zealand appeal a ruling that excused Vero Insurance New Zealand from covering losses.03 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandMore transparency for funeral costs neededA wide-ranging and five year review, released today, examines New Zealand's burial and cremation law and recommends the current Act be repealed27 Oct 09:00 PM
BusinessGratitude beats glitz for lawyerWonderful tales told by an uncle who practised law in Surfers Paradise led Tim Rainey to the verdict that law was the profession for him.08 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionCatriona MacLennan: Why doesn't she leave?"Why doesn't she leave?" That is the wrong question to ask. It places responsibility for the situation on the victim, rather than the perpetrator, writes Catriona MacLennan.01 Oct 01:02 AM
Employment$8m divorce: Fresh bid to keep cashBusinessman Michael Thompson argues he should be able to keep more than half of an $8 million payment the Supreme Court says is relationship property.28 Sep 09:00 PM
BusinessProperty law firm case revivedThree overseas investors' claim against a law firm associated with an ill-fated Auckland housing development can now be revived.11 Sep 02:00 AM
OpinionAndrew Geddis: Message on prisoner voting rights 'unequivocal'When a High Court judge comes out and makes a formal declaration that Parliament has failed to protect human rights, then we really should sit up and pay attention, writes Andrew Geddis.28 Jul 01:23 AM
OpinionNick Russell: Inquiry needed into police search and seizure conductThere is a very strong public interest in ensuring that the state has the power and resources to investigate the commission of criminal offences, writes Nick Russell.16 Jul 10:13 PM
EnergyTrustpower loses in $8.9m tax fightElectricity retailer and generator Trustpower has lost the latest round of a $8.9m tax battle.19 Jun 12:30 AM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Wrongful convictions blight on lawMichael October is not a rapist and murderer but he carries that stigma with him every day of his life, writes Jarrod Gilbert.12 Jun 01:15 AM
BusinessMeredith Connell in CBD driftMeredith Connell is exiting Auckland's legal block on Shortland Street for a new office as part of the "CBD drift".08 Jun 02:05 AM
BusinessNZ motoring mogul in $30m caseNew Zealand motor industry identity Clyde Campbell is at the centre of a $30m case alleging he spent corporate funds to pay for a lavish lifestyle.28 May 01:40 AM
BusinessExcitement over top legal roleEven the judges are excited about Manukau's new Crown Solicitor. Natalie Walker, who by August will become responsible for all major prosecutions in the area for the next 10 years.14 May 05:00 PM
BusinessRaid on developer ruled unreasonableWarrants for a police raid on properties owned by Christchurch businessman David Henderson have been declared unlawful.12 May 04:41 AM
OpinionJames Dunne: Concern about foreign ownership misses pointAdopting tougher restrictions on the foreign ownership of residential property may not have the desired effect, writes James Dunne. The Australian experience suggests that it will generate a great deal of additional work for the Government.08 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandCrown Solicitor for S. Auckland announcedA fresh approach to criminal prosecutions for South Auckland is about to be announced with a rising star in the legal world expected to be appointed as its first Crown Solicitor.30 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandLawyer fined for 'judge-shopping'A lawyer has been fined for "judge-shopping" to avoid a particular judge hearing his case, as well as sending a picture of a monkey with his request to police prosecutions.23 Apr 04:56 AM
BusinessAuckland's big battle of the barristersA quiet coup is afoot among the pinstripes of Auckland's Shortland St, threatening to overthrow almost a century of legal tradition.26 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessLeaky home victim takes class actionGay Johnson spent $600,000 fixing her leaking Castor Bay house so she joined a new $100 million legal action to fight for compensation.17 Mar 04:00 PM
