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Green Acres faces $8m compensation claim
A group claiming to be victims of an alleged Green Acres franchise scam are suing the firm for millions of dollars in compensation.

Trade Me feedback warning after lawsuit
If an internet auction goes sour, think twice before posting abuse about the seller - legal experts say you could be sued for defamation.

Start-ups warned against rushing to register patents
Innovative businesses have been advised to be careful before getting carried away with registering patents and trademarks.

Mates fall out over $17m Lotto win
A feud between ex-mates over a $17m lottery prize has so far cost them their friendship and $2m in legal fees.

Versalko's family 'all victims' of his crimes
A relative of NZ's $17.8 million fraudster says being a member of the Versalko family is like living with a "bomb that has exploded".

Richlister's fortune threatened by $19m golf course lawsuit
He is supposed to be one of the country's richest men, but a $19 million lawsuit could send venture capitalist Bill Birnie under.