BusinessJudge denies look at Erceg documentsMichael Erceg's brother has been denied access to documents that would reveal who got what from trusts set up by the late multimillionaire and liquor magnate worth $620 million.24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionCaseload: Why Evgeny Orlov will be missed at courtCaseLoad has a soft-spot for hapless ex-lawyer Evgeny Orlov, who defrocked himself the other day.21 May 09:30 PM
OpinionCaseload: More special treatment and judicial flim-flamJock Anderson on Blues rugby player George Moala's recent discharge without conviction as an example of a two-tier justice system.14 May 09:30 PM
BusinessHuka Lodge owner appeals $33m orderHuka Lodge's owner is appealing a High Court decision that ordered him to pay US$25m to his former business partner.14 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandMissing art fuels $700K caseA dispute over the sale of a leading New Zealand artist's work has seen several high-profile names in the New Zealand art world dragged to the High Court.12 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
Banking and financeC+M receivers planning payoutOne-third of Capital + Merchant Finance's $18.5 million settlement fund is ring-fenced for claims from the failed firm's trustee and a global investment giant.11 May 05:00 PM
TaxForced rates sale pulled at last minuteAuckland Council's first big forced-sale property case sparked by unpaid rates did not go ahead as planned when the money was suddenly paid.11 May 05:00 PM
OpinionCaseload: Lawyer (in)competency tests Court of AppealJock Anderson on the Court of Appeal, the new Crown Solicitor for Manukau, the death penalty and Nigel Hampton QC.07 May 09:30 PM
BusinessDriveway spat back in courtA Remuera driveway dispute was back in the High Court today, as neighbours argue over costs.06 May 01:00 AM
OpinionCaseload: Margaret Malcolm comes to lawyers' rescueJock Anderson on Margaret Malcolm helping lawyers deal with client complaints, a conference in Wellington and media reporting.30 Apr 09:30 PM
Banking and financeHanover case takes High Court stepThe Hanover Finance case took another tentative step towards closure yesterday with revelations the finance company was undertaking settlement negotiations.28 Apr 11:45 PM
OpinionCaseload: Society doles out the bikkies ...CaseLoad's cosy mano a mano with distinguished Queen's Counsel and Auckland District Law Society (ADLS) president Brian Keene was jolly and long-overdue.24 Apr 02:00 AM
OpinionCaseload: What's afoot* at police watchdog?Jock Anderson on IPCA appointments, gossip about Justice Simon Moore and the rule of law controversy.16 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionCaseload: Dumping rule of law worries retiring judgeJock Anderson on the rule of law, the criminal call-over, the St Bedes rowers, name suppression for sex offenders and a tranny-saurus.09 Apr 09:30 PM
Banking and financeU-turn on ANZ late payment fee decisionThe lawyer heading up a legal fight against NZ's major banks over fees says he won't be throwing the towel in despite a ruling in favour of ANZ in Australia.09 Apr 12:03 AM
Banking and financeLegal fight over NZ bank fees on holdA legal fight over bank fees has been put on hold to await the outcome of a similar court case in Australia.02 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Why legal aid debt recovery is a lost causeJustice Ministry officials wrote-off $9,587,285.55 owed by 10,306 legal aid debtors in 2014 - an average of $930 each.01 Apr 08:30 PM
BusinessGreen $400m family feud back in courtA daughter of the late businessman Hugh Green is waiting for a High Court decision in a battle over his $400m fortune.31 Mar 10:45 PM
BusinessThe Bryers papers the court didn't seeIn the Auckland High Court this month, Mark Bryers named four companies as part of his attempt to portray himself as a consultant rather than a manager.30 Mar 10:40 PM
CommoditiesTank farm clean-up: Mobil wins costsA publicly-owned entity must pay Mobil almost $1m in courts costs for its failed attempt to get the oil company to pay for the clean-up of Auckland's tank farm.30 Mar 01:55 AM
BusinessSawmill magnate's $28m divorce rowA Rotorua sawmilling magnate - whose $28 million divorce wrangle has big implications for trusts - is trying to take the case to the Supreme Court.29 Mar 11:32 PM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Bain offers scope for fiction-writing ex-judgeHon Ian Callinan AC QC has been appointed to conduct a fresh inquiry into Mr Bain's claim for compensation.26 Mar 08:30 PM
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
TaxTwo-decade $4m IRD battle in courtThe former owner of Christchurch preschool chain Chesterfields Preschools, will lodge a new judicial review at the High Court against the IRD chief executive.24 Mar 09:55 PM
TaxBro'Town, IRD settle out of courtLawyers representing a company which funded the animated comedy series Bro'Town and the IRD have reached a confidential out-of-court settlement.23 Mar 01:38 AM
BDBDCrimeRoss liquidators seek $954k clawbackLiquidators of the Ross Asset Management group of companies, found to be a ponzi scheme, are looking to claw back $954,000 one investor withdrew.23 Mar 01:30 AM
InvestmentCourt orders $750,000 debt be repaidA property developer's family trust that bought 9000sq m of land in an exclusive Queenstown subdivision must repay $740,000 to liquidators after losing a High Court fight that involved fraudulent....22 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Bikkie ban boosts Law Society coffersThe ADSL has stopped losing money - due, in part, to savings made from a free chocolate biscuit ban.19 Mar 08:30 PM
