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Activist Jimmy Lai is charged with violating China-imposed national security law.
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The actor, who plays Kang in the Marvel franchise, faces jail and an uncertain future.
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OPINION: A third of the new Cabinet have a legal background.
Auckland property lawsuit: The $20 million man who offered but didn’t settle
One vendor kept a $2m deposit, second one kept $834,000. But they then went further.
Where there’s a will there’s a war: Kids fight over the family bach
Passing on the iconic family bach to the next generation could be fraught with problems.
Exclusive: Kiri Allan - why she's pleading not guilty to car crash charges
Former minister says a grey area around the right to consult a lawyer needs clearing up.
Killer mum Lauren Dickason's sentencing date moved to 2024
The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.
'You've seen the best of me': Judge hangs up robe after 11 years
The Hamilton District Court Judge retired, bringing a legal career of 30 years to a close.
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Embattled lawyer sued by her own clients
Gail Foster-Bohm and Andrew Corbin engaged Anjela Sharma about an IHC restructure.
'Legal and financial minefield': How blended families can avoid inheritance battles
Every family is unique but blended families have some more complications.
News stories resulted in online abuse, lawyer in defamation case claims
Plaintiffs say they suffered mental anguish and reputational damage following stories.
You've divorced and now you can't pay the mortgage. What happens next?
OPINION: Mortgagee sales are on the rise - and pile on added stress after a separation.
Killer mum's $700k legal aid bill - and why taxpayers are not done paying her lawyers
Herald reveals taxpayers footed triple murderer's $700K - and rising - legal aid bill.
Sasha Borissenko: It’s not the alcohol, it’s the culture
OPINION: Alcohol is a red herring when it comes to stopping sexual harassment at work.
Pacific women face most discrimination in legal profession, survey finds
48 per cent of respondents put employment discrimination down to their gender.
Prominent Māori figure launches legal proceedings
The Waipareira chair seeks a review after his application for a Māori board was declined.
The Ex-Files: Buying property with a friend? How to avoid a bust-up
A legal agreement can protect both parties involved.
Lawyer names himself sole beneficiary of client’s will, instead of her daughters
He suggested a daughter who raised concerns about the will had "psychological issues".
Top law firm cautioned after ‘workaround’ advice led to foreign investment law breaches
The foreign investment watchdog said it was concerned by the law firm's approach.
Ex-Files: 'Can I get in on an investment my ex made with our money?'
Lawyer on the status of investments made with relationship property funds.
Sasha Borissenko: Mainzeal case serves as warning for other directors
OPINION: It wouldn't be surprising if the appetite for directorships declined as a result.
Former lawyer - and wife of convicted murderer - fails in bid for reinstatement
Rapist and killer Liam Reid was Davina Murray’s client. They later got married.
Law Society keen on new regulator ... in theory
'MeToo' incident review may lead to independent oversight.
The Ex-Files: 'My ex is using a trust to pay less child support'
Jeremy Sutton on ensuring child support is shared fairly.
US Capitol riot: White House lawyers struggled to control raging Trump
Trump’s attempts to remain in power were firmly rejected by White House counsel.
Come on Barbie, let’s go... Green Party? Top lawyer warns of potential copyright breach
Regardless of where the work was created, copyright law applies, he said.
Why NZ falls short on human rights for overweight people
There have been seven complaints made to the Human Rights Commission since 2017.
Neighbours at war over risk to sea view
Cross leases may become popular as a way to stop new developments popping up next door.
Oranga Tamariki blunder: Mother in case of mistaken identity offered more compensation
A mother wants OT to be accountable for mistaking her for another woman for 20 years.
$100,000 a day: Mayor's horror at council's accounting and law firms bill
Critics say the figures are eye-watering and troubling during a time of budget cuts.
Bar Association voices concern after criticism of Auckland shooter sentencing
The Bar Association asked people to not rely on "incorrect statements in social media".