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
OpinionCaseload: Holding court for one last flingAfter 68 weekly columns of irreverent fun, frivolity, jolly japes and an occasional fact or two, CaseLoad is spiked from the NZ Herald as of today, writes Jock Anderson.03 Sep 09:30 PM
BusinessUS Uber lawsuit gets class action stampA US federal judge has granted class-action status to a suit filed by Uber drivers, who say they are treated like employees but paid as contractors.02 Sep 06:05 AM
Business$28m divorce that could change NZDivorce wrangle that has big implications for trust law begins today in the Supreme Court.31 Aug 08:43 PM
Banking and financeFormer property developer bankruptedMartin Hutchin sold investment properties in Invercargill and Huntly and was described as a "risk to the community".31 Aug 02:36 AM
BusinessFight over rich-lister's $400mThe legal fight between the family of the late philanthropist Hugh Green resumed in court today.27 Aug 01:40 AM
CommoditiesMobil to pay $10m for tank farm cleanupPublicly-owned Waterfront Auckland has won $10m from oil giant Mobil to pay for a cleanup of part of the Wynyard Quarter.25 Aug 12:05 AM
Banking and financeFinance co. directors enter guilty pleasThe directors of OPI Pacific Finance, which collapsed owing $247m, have pleaded guilty to making untrue statements.21 Aug 03:12 AM
TaxPharmacist loses tax secrecy bidA pharmacist probed by IRD for "possible tax evasion" has lost a bid to keep his identity secret.19 Aug 02:45 AM
BusinessBryers-managed firms owe 'millions'BRI Ferrier was last week appointed liquidators of Sydney-based Talos Accounting Group, where Mr Bryers worked under the name Mark Ryan.19 Aug 01:01 AM
Banking and finance$1.3m lawsuit launched too latePart of a farmer's $1.3m lawsuit against a firm of financial advisers has been thrown out for being launched too late.17 Aug 09:10 PM
OpinionCaseload: Why judges need to do betterSo-called independent teeth-gnashing, hair-shirt inquiries into dysfunctional court sentencing and offender monitoring are a waste of time and money, writes Jock Anderson.13 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionHelen Kelly: Soft safety law? Thank big businessUp to 300,000 working New Zealanders won't have access to one of the most effective ways they can keep themselves and their mates safe at work, writes Helen Kelly.12 Aug 09:28 PM
BusinessShipley defends reckless trading accusationFormer Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley and four other Mainzeal board members are accused of failing to appropriately assess the company's financial position, according to the liquidators suing....12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChanges at court worry for victimsLawyers have expressed concern for the safety of victims of domestic violence as more district courts streamline their operations.09 Aug 06:51 PM
AgribusinessWang loses bid to stop release of filesFailed Crafar farms bidder and fraud case defendant May Wang has failed to bar Hong Kong prosecutors from accessing seized documents.09 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionCaseload: The curious case of the smelly knickersWeird things are said when lawyers gather. Jock Anderson looks behind the scenes of the legal profession.06 Aug 09:30 PM
EmploymentMike Pero bust-up hits High CourtSeven former Mike Pero Mortgages' franchisees have taken High Court action over restraint-of-trade obligations.05 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionCaseload: Selfless judge jets off for jolly hootJock Anderson on play-acting in London, real judging for Simon Moore, trustworthy-looking lawyers and more.30 Jul 09:21 PM
BusinessSupreme Court refuses feudOne of Christchurch's richest families, the Goughs, has been infighting for decades.29 Jul 09:42 PM
Banking and financeC+M civil action dropped by FMAThe parked civil action against convicted directors of Capital+Merchant Finance has been dropped.28 Jul 04:01 AM
BusinessMillionaire driveway fight in High CourtRich-lister clashes with trust that owns neighbouring house over a gate on a right-of-way.24 Jul 01:20 AM
OpinionCaseload: Next Chief JusticeJock Anderson on the clear leader in the scramble to succeed Dame Sian Elias as the next Chief Justice, and more.23 Jul 09:30 PM
ConstructionCourt of Appeal rules on leaky school lawsuitPart of the Ministry of Education's lawsuit against Carter Holt Harvey has been thrown out but the bulk of the litigation remains.23 Jul 04:18 AM
New ZealandJustice demand for ACC claimantsLawyers and a support group are calling for big changes to the accident compensation scheme, saying it stops many people from seeking justice.22 Jul 06:00 PM
BusinessCC's in snack giant brand fightA fight over the right to use the CC's brand name has lead to claims that a food giant was trying to misappropriate20 Jul 01:30 AM
New ZealandP trial told of sex pillsAn undercover agent socialised in the VIP lounge at SkyCity casino to gain the confidence of suspected drug dealers.19 Jul 09:50 AM
OpinionCaseload: More heat for Crown over Banks miscarriage of justiceAuckland QC Paul Edmund Dacre - who led the fatally flawed prosecution of John Banks - is not out of the fire, writes Jock Anderson.16 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandExhumation fight goes to courtA woman who wants her partner's body to be cremated has gone to the High Court seeking permission to exhume his coffin and body.10 Jul 06:54 AM
OpinionCaseload: Uncompromising judge jailed Greenpeace bombersJock Anderson remembers the late Sir Ronald Davison and takes a look behind the scenes of the legal profession.09 Jul 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Champagne stunt an utter disaster'Judith Collins described a champagne stunt by SFO boss Adam Feeley as an "utter disaster" that threatened to overshadow the Government at a crucial time.06 Jul 05:00 PM
