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Comeskey fights for legal career over misconduct
The high-profile lawyer who helped broker the safe return of the stolen war medals is fighting for his legal career.

Millie Elder, Waiouru Army medals' lawyer guilty of misconduct
High-profile lawyer Chris Comeskey may be struck off after pleading guilty to three professional misconduct charges today.

Tiger's wife could get $1b payout
Tiger Woods will not be allowed to let girlfriends near his children, as part of his $1 billion divorce settlement.

Victims seek justice against runaway abuser
A former children's home supervisor convicted of sexually abusing a young girl in his care has escaped a jail sentence by fleeing to England.

Not so much great expectations, as clear expectations
All in a day's work: Employment law works best when we all employ a bit of common sense.

<i>John Shaw:</i> Ask before you buy that business, and avoid any nasty surprises
It's all very well having the right to sue on the agreement when unforeseen problems arise, but it's far better to find out about the problems and deal with them before going ahead.

Bank deal to remain secret
A former prostitute, who was paid $2.5 million by ASB fraudster Stephen Versalko, was in the Auckland High Court this week to make a deal with the bank over the money.