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What to do with underage killers: The big problem for US justice system
How to punish any underage killer is a point of constant debate.

Sasha Borissenko: China needs to know how NZ does business
COMMENT: Why might these common law cases be of interest to China?

'I was really shocked': Lawyer accused of groping while in court
A lawyer is accused of allegedly "groping" a woman's backside in court, which he denies.

Access denied: Thousands self-represent in court due to cost
Figures released by the Ministry of Justice show the size of the worrying trend.

Sasha Borissenko: Fat people earn less, don't get promoted
COMMENT: Prejudice against overweight members of society needs to be stamped out.

The Ex-Files: Inheritance and the right to stay in the family home
My sister has mental health issues and is of retirement age, but won't leave home.

Police presence at Ihumātao 'over the top'
"The cops need to be told to calm down, and back off" - Auckland Councillor Efeso Collins.

New legal column: After Russell McVeagh, has anything changed for women?
COMMENT: The Bazley report into Russell McVeagh - one year on.

Editorial: Your last will and testament - or not
EDITORIAL: A case reported this week shows again wills can be contested - and overthrown.

Parents claim Waikato DHB investigated itself over complaint
The Waikato DHB deputy chair says she didn't have jurisdiction to refer the matter on.

Ex-law partner accused of inappropriate behaviour loses workplace case
Former senior staffer at Duncan Cotterill accused of inappropriate behaviour loses case.

Lawyers to work for free to help terror victims' families
Canterbury's lawyers will work for free to help victims' families with immigration issues.

'Substantial damages': UK newspaper forced to apologise and pay Melania Trump over claims
Newspaper reported Melania Trump cried on election night, among other claims.

Law reform call after victim ordered to pay sex abuser
Mariya Taylor's abuser also received $75,000 in legal aid for the court case.

Former high-flying lawyer at top firm fined for sexual harassment
The top lawyer harassed two staff members at the firm's social events.

Victim of convicted 'groper Roper' ordered to pay almost $28,000 in legal costs
Justice Edwards ruled Taylor must pay Roper $27,819.25.

Woman wrongly fired for stealing bag of chips now out of pocket
The woman had sued her former employer after being dismissed for stealing a bag of chips.

'Walls smeared with dirt': Property management company fined $2500
A broken, dirty oven was among the many issues raised in the case.

Russell McVeagh hires three women partners
Criticised for its gender imbalance, Russell McVeagh has hired three new female partners.

Veteran National MP confirms resignation
Former attorney-general will return to law following political career

Law chiefs propose sale of Chancery Chambers again
Auckland District Law Society chiefs have proposed the sale of its Chancery Chambers.

Top female Russell McVeagh lawyer to leave
Russell McVeagh partner Pip Greenwood will leave the firm in March 2019.

Law Commission recommends ditching 50-50 split after a breakup
The proposal comes after a review of the 42-year-old law.

Survey shows no gender pay gap for lawyers in first decade of employment
Survey of salaries paid to lawyers shows little difference in pay for first 10 years.

Swipe right to sue': Now you can file lawsuits the same way you find hookups on Tinder
The app launched last week and already has thousands of downloads, its founder says.

NZ tech company makes it on Forbes' list
Legal start-up Automio is said to be one of 60 startups shaping the world's technology.

Investigation into Russell McVeagh partner making 'inappropriate comments'
The partner allegedly made the comments at the event while under the influence of alcohol.

Vegas exec 'threatened to bury me in the desert and kill my show dogs'
Glenn Schaeffer and two Vegas execs have been locked in a High Court dispute since 2015.