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Struck-off lawyer fails in appeal after trying to evict client from property

Boon Gunn Hong has a chequered disciplinary history dating back to the 1990s.

Former Russell McVeagh partner faces sexual misconduct charges

The allegations stemmed from two Christmas parties in Wellington.

'We have lost a leader': Top trial lawyer Jonathan Temm QC dies

The Rotorua barrister was involved in some of the country's biggest criminal cases.

Top law firm names three new partners for 2021

Bell Gully also named five senior associates and a special counsel.

Probe into 'unlawful' deal with Pike River mine boss considered

Allegations lawyers made 'unlawful agreement' to stifle prosecution.

Auckland lawyer struck-off for laundering dirty cash for gang

Andrew Simpson was jailed for nearly three years for his 'perplexing' crimes.

Christchurch terrorist's lawyer ordered to pay $13k for talking to media

Richard Peters was the first lawyer to represent Brenton Tarrant as the duty solicitor.

'Out of his depth': Incompetent lawyer suspended, ordered to pay $43k

Young showed a "paucity of pertinent skills that reflects on his fitness to practise".

Crown agencies accused of working together to delay abuse claims, lower payout

The Crown has also been slated for the "highly unjust" compensation for survivors.

Lawyers say Sexual Violence Bill is 'flawed'

Lawyers say the right to a fair trial should not be compromised by a proposed new law.

Law Society recommends 9 amendments to controversial Covid-19 legislation

The law and its rushed passing drew heavy criticism by academics and lawyers.

'They were waiting for me to die': Double-killer threatens legal action to move prisons

'Jailhouse lawyer' Arthur Taylor says lack of support a national problem.

Sasha Borrisenko: Urgency - sign of a strained Parliament?

Comment: Has the Government been drunk on legislative power?

Law Society wants greater Govt transparency on Covid-19 decisions

Concerns raised about a potential power transfer from the legislature to the executive.

Andrew Little to judges: Get tough on divorce property delays

Comments come after a series of drawn-out matrimonial legal battles.

Auckland lawyer investigated for sexual misconduct keeps name secret

Out of fear of identifying the alleged victim, a lawyer has kept his name secret.

Women complain of rape. In court, they're still asked about their clothing, flirting

A study of 40 rape trials found women were subject to 'brutal' cross examination.

Sasha Borissenko: Russell McVeagh scandal two years on - lots of talk, very little action

Lack of transparency and full disclosure remains an issue.