BusinessBad banana deal wins NZ trader $450kA New Zealand exporter has won a $450,000 judgment against the suppliers of "defective" Philippine bananas.20 Oct 09:30 PM
ConstructionNo picnic in Hobson GardensA big court case over one of Auckland's most ill-fated apartment tower developments is set down to be heard early next year.20 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDSharesFeltex shareholders appeal High Court rulingShareholders in the failed Feltex Carpets have appealed the High Court decision which found the directors were not liable for alleged disclosure failings.16 Oct 10:47 PM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Slow start for 'celebrity judge'It has taken a while, but a fancy feed to pay tribute to Justice Simon Moore QC is rescheduled for next March - a year after the judge was sworn in.16 Oct 08:30 PM
Personal FinanceFamilies at war: When wills go sourFor the wealthy families of three deceased NZ businessmen, their woes all echo one another - a court battle involving the men's legacies.16 Oct 07:30 PM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: 'Close your legs' lawyer on drugs chargesIn Jock Anderson's Caseload today: a Wellington lawyer who made controversial comment during a rape case faces court himself and clash of the crocodiles.09 Oct 08:30 PM
BusinessChen wins Cornwall Park Trust rent stoushThe lawyer of woman who defended Cornwall Park Trust Board’s $170k lawsuit over back rent suspects her opponents may appeal.09 Oct 01:27 AM
Banking and financeHigh noon for the repo menDebt collectors and repo men need to clean up their act says the Commerce Commission, which next year gets new powers to directly crack down on shoddy practices.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeAuto-finance firm to repay overcharged customersMore than 800 customers of a consumer loans company will get back $3.3 million after they were overcharged for interest and fees.06 Oct 11:46 PM
Small BusinessFirm fights $25k break-up feeA company which tore up its Spark contract after becoming frustrated by its "unreliable and slow" service has been whacked by more than $25,000 of termination fees.05 Oct 08:45 PM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: How Love Boat sank courtroom pestJock Anderson's Caseload looks at the goings-on around the courts and the legal fraternity. This week, a serial litigant is sunk by the cruise from hell.02 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Defence claim falls short of decencyJock Anderson remembers a time when violent attacks on police officers were condemned and not brushed off by slick lawyers paid to find ways of shifting the blame.25 Sep 12:15 AM
Banking and financeSettlement tipped in C + M receivers' caseThe <i>Herald</i> understands a conditional settlement has been reached with lawyers for both parties meeting with a judge behind closed doors.24 Sep 11:32 PM
New ZealandCut-price wills come with a warningLaw experts are warning Kiwis about the hidden costs of free and cheap wills that may end up hijacking a chunk of their assets in fees or causing family problems after a death.22 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionCaseload: Karam awarded more moneyMore defamation damages awarded to Joe Karam, judges clamping down on media reporting and legal aid payments dropping in this week's legal blog.18 Sep 01:00 AM
Banking and finance$4m wrung out for Bridgecorp investorsThe receivers of failed lender Bridgecorp have eked out another $4m after cutting a deal over a loan on which it held an insurance policy.15 Sep 11:00 PM
TelecommunicationsEx-Orcon owner gets bankruptcy reprieveOne of the former owners of internet company Orcon who has debts of $3.57m has avoided bankruptcy and will attempt to appease creditors with a $343,000 deal.15 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessCourt stoush over luxury property saleA High Court lawsuit involving the botched sale of a $6 million luxury Auckland property, an allegedly negligent real estate agency and a Takapuna law firm is set to begin today.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMarina battle in courtThe developer behind a controversial $10 million marina project that will divide Waiheke Island says investors can "kiss their money goodbye" if the project is scrapped.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCloud over Black Widow portraitA controversial artist's portrait of a convicted murderer could be destroyed if allegations of copyright infringement are pursued through the courts.13 Sep 01:20 AM
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
