Megaupload case: Health shock sees extradition target walk free
The extradition case against a Megaupload defendant has been dropped.
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Eric Watson, free from a London prison cell, was charged with insider trading in the US.
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A divorce expert says the fallout from a split results in lost productivity.
Britney Spears legal battle heads back to court
In court, the singer was critical of her father, who serves as conservator of finances.
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Britney Spears sent fans an angry message about her conservatorship in a racy new post.
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Britney Spears is reportedly hopeful that the latest changes mean progress in her battle.
Conservatorship clash: Britney Spears' lawyer quits
Sam Ingham was reportedly upset by comments made by Spears' in her bombshell testimony.
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Earthworks costing $12m are well under way as publicly funded appeals go in.
Waiheke Island vineyard wins noise prosecution case
The vineyard blamed ambient noise from rowdy crickets for the din.
High Court considers penalty for derivatives trader's breaches
The FMA said the firm failed in its legal obligations over nearly $50m in transactions.
Sad reason Britney may never be freed
She desperately wants to escape her conservatorship, but one thing may make it impossible.
Shelly Bay housing plan: Council applies to remove caveat
Wellington City Council has applied to remove a caveat registered at Shelly Bay.
Britney Spears called 911 before conservatorship hearing
One day before she spoke to the judge, Britney Spears made a surprising phone call.
Jeremy Sutton: Avoiding divorce litigation
Steps you can take to avoid going down the rabbit hole of divorce litigation.
'Good lessons' for lawyers in Cosby case, 'hard' ones for victims
#MeToo activists are now worried the reverse will have chilling effects on victims.
'Changed circumstances': Dramatic development in Britney Spears case
One key player has quit after Britney Spears' sensational testimony.
Brierley companies sue PwC for $1.58 billion over alleged 'wrong' advice
Brierley group of companies alleges PwC provided wrong advice over 20 years.
Judge denies Britney's request to remove father from conservatorship
A judge shot down Britney Spears' request to remove her father from her conservatorship.
Editorial: Govt must mend broken divorce law
EDITORIAL: The Family Court is overloaded, inefficient and bogged down by complex rules.
Company fined $361k for misleading representations about steel mesh
Euro Corporation was the final company to be sentenced after a series of investigations.
NZ's new silks: Prominent defence lawyers among those honoured as Queen's Counsel
Ten of NZ's leading lawyers were honoured today with Queen's Counsel appointments.
More charges filed over alleged unlawful migrant labour
Two employers are now before the courts after compliance operations in Auckland.
Explosive questions Britney finally answered after powerful speech
In today's heartbreaking yet powerful speech, Britney Spears answers burning questions
Sexual abuse lawsuit filed against one of the country's wealthiest schools
Victim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'
'A tussle over a corpse': Vector's private prosecution over alleged $1m fraud
A rare private prosecution trial against a corporate is due to be held next year.
Hendo company evicts Gibbston Valley tenant
'Half his body was inside the door. She told him to leave. She tried to close the door.'
High Court strikes out part of $278m claims against PwC
Judge says the claims can be regarded as 'frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process'.
Canterbury Medical Officer of Health resigns after being reinstated
He went to court to get his job back, was reinstated, but has now quit.
Judge rules against third CBL accused's continued anonymity
Businessman fears he would die from a stroke if his name was published in SFO case.
Overseas businesswoman fined $110k over purchase of $9.4m properties
The land includes a Heritage New Zealand listed World War II gun emplacement.
Lawyer guilty over false accusation of govt manager hacking social media account
Tribunal describes conduct of lawyer who attacked government manager 'disgraceful'.
Leaky homes case: Company had no insurance for weathertightness disasters - auditor
Asset stripping allegation strikes James Hardie leaky home lawsuit.