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NRL: Storm taking legal action over salary punishment
Melbourne chairman Rob Moodie said the NRL's decision-making process in applying the club's salary cap breach penalties was unfair.

Gouge away - are banks guilty as charged?
People will never love banks - our relationships are necessarily fraught, and tainted by the suspicion we're being clipped for services of dubious value.

Developer loses $1m wine stash
A wealthy developer has lost his claim to a $1 million wine stash from his top Otago winery.

Green Acres faces $8m compensation claim
A group claiming to be victims of an alleged Green Acres franchise scam are suing the firm for millions of dollars in compensation.

Trade Me feedback warning after lawsuit
If an internet auction goes sour, think twice before posting abuse about the seller - legal experts say you could be sued for defamation.

Start-ups warned against rushing to register patents
Innovative businesses have been advised to be careful before getting carried away with registering patents and trademarks.

Mates fall out over $17m Lotto win
A feud between ex-mates over a $17m lottery prize has so far cost them their friendship and $2m in legal fees.

No Easter cheer for US chocolate firms
Mars, Hershey, Cadbury and Nestle are being accused of conspiring to push up prices of their chocolate bars over most of the last decade.

Versalko's family 'all victims' of his crimes
A relative of NZ's $17.8 million fraudster says being a member of the Versalko family is like living with a "bomb that has exploded".