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Trump, Biden lawyer up for post-election court battle

Both sides know the US election may not be decided at the ballot box, but in court.

Eric Watson's positive Covid-19 test reduced prison sentence

The former rich-lister will be a guest of Her Majesty at Pentonville Prison in London.

Damien Grant fights for insolvency career in court

The well-known columnist served prison time for fraud and credit card offences.

Former Viaduct Capital director fails in costs bid after fraud convictions quashed

Richard Blackwood wanted more than $75,000 after having his convictions overturned.

New Conservatives' legal bid to be included in TV debate dismissed by judge

The minor party simply does not qualify for tomorrow's debate, says TVNZ.

'Outright lies': Eric Watson held in contempt by UK court

A London judge said he had no confidence Watson is telling the truth about his assets.

Supreme Court sends strong message to 600,000 Kiwi businesses

It was the first time the country's top court has squarely considered directors' duties.

Advance NZ loses debate injunction against MediaWorks

"Reliance on social media 'popularity' is a blunt approach," High Court judge says.

Billy TK sets lawyers on ex-member claiming party boss is a 'CIA Agent'

Billy Te Kahika released lawyers' letters and party financial information.

NZ finance firm ordered to release €2 million to Hong Kong software company

A transactional dispute led to an Auckland firm refusing to release $3.64m to a customer.

A rare dishonour - land developer barred from civil legal proceedings

The judge also said the way Garth Paterson conducts litigation is vexatious.

Oil ban 'breached rule of law': gas producer

Case argues exploration ban should not have come into effect until the law was changed.

Pilot 'not a monster or psychopath'

The doctor didn't think Captain Lindsay was a 'monster or a psychopath'.

What a judge ordered Jami-Lee Ross to do with SFO documents 'leak'

The SFO said it 'inadvertently disclosed' the material to the MP and his co-defendants.

Pilot breaks down in court over 'sad end' to career

Former pilot banned from carrying passengers gives emotional account in court.

Secret for now: Team NZ wins court battle with NZME over funding report

NZME is stopped from publishing or broadcasting details of a forensic accountancy report.