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
BusinessEx-wife loses Irish country estate fightThe ex-wife of a struck-off Papakura lawyer - who fled NZ during a SFO probe - is unable to bring a claim here to establish her stake in an Irish country estate.03 Sep 06:22 AM
BusinessHotchin, Watson win property fightA finance company directed by Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson has convinced a High Court judge to keep freezing orders over two properties as it chases down a $300,000 loan.02 Sep 01:45 AM
Banking and financeBridgecorp director denied paroleBridgecorp's jailed chief financial officer Rob Roest has been denied parole because of the risk he could pose to the community.28 Aug 11:48 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
BusinessCarl's Jnr owners in court stoushA company which helped set up a string of Carl's Jr fast food stores in New Zealand has taken a franchisee part-owned by former All Black Michael Jones to the High Court.15 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
BusinessWhiskas winning advertising cat fightWhiskas has won the first round of a legal cat fight with the maker of Purina pet food.07 Aug 05:00 PM
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
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Time to cull the human-attacking dog breedsLet's not get sidetracked over whether or not Housing New Zealand's dog ban failed.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financePetricevic still a risk - Parole BoardDisgraced Bridgecorp boss Rodney Petricevic has been denied parole on the grounds he may still pose an undue risk to the safety of the community.01 Aug 04:18 AM
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
WorldPutin faces lawsuit over MH17 disasterVladimir Putin is facing a multimillion-dollar legal action for his alleged role in the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet over eastern Ukraine.27 Jul 05:00 PM
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
BusinessGolf resort fees fight goes to courtA dispute between the Pauanui land owner and a golf club about a covenant on the property has gone to the Court of Appeal.23 Jul 01:37 AM
New ZealandTop lawyer slams rape case reformProposed "vote-winning" law changes relating to criminal justice reform of rape cases could result in more innocent people being sent to prison.20 Jul 05:30 PM
EmploymentSunglass work ban rejected by CourtA permanent ban against a former shareholder of a budget sunglasses distributor from working in a similar New Zealand business is void, according to a High Court judge.17 Jul 12:45 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
SharesLitigation risk for tech IPOsNew Zealand technology companies could be unwittingly heading into a "perfect storm" of intellectual property litigation risk as they rush to float on the sharemarket.13 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessCat food fight: 'Smoke & mirrors'Claims on packets of Whiskas cat biscuits are misleading and create "a smoke and mirrors effect", the lawyer for a competing pet food maker has told the High Court.10 Jul 12:44 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
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Press pause before throwing away the keyThose baying for the blood of the Maori King's second son after his drunken night out with some mates should take a deep breath and consider what they're demanding.08 Jul 10:51 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
