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Legal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by some
Huge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.
Greyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questions
A new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.
Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story
The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.
Lawyer who married murderer fails in bid to work again; new details of wrongdoing revealed
Former lawyer who married ChCh murderer Liam Reid fails in bid to relaunch legal career.
‘You’re making my head hurt’: Parliament debates Three Waters entrenchment
MPs delved into the Three Waters entrenchment scandal in Parliament this week.
Lawyer fined after charging client for free work
The lawyer thought the woman had been referred to him through a charitable trust.
'Institutional bias': Inexperienced lawyer denied solo practice
Hierophantic Harlequinesque Human has had his request to practice law solo refused.
Law Society’s actions compounded errors of its disciplinary body
Top lawyer says the profession's complaints system is 'broken'.
Inexperienced lawyer wants to bypass rules to practice on his own
Lawyer Hierophantic Human claimed the Law Society was biased against him.
Senior lawyer sends junior counsel to 'high-stakes' sentencing
His actions, which delayed the meth-dealing case, have been referred to the Law Society.
Lawyer ordered to apologise to ex-wife over relationship with client during divorce case
Committee finds lawyer's actions 'risked damaging the reputation of the legal profession'.
Cafe conversation with juror's colleague lands lawyer in hot water
A lawyer's conversation with a juror's colleague breached conduct and client care rules.
Former Vic Uni lawyer accused of 'delusional' and 'disgraceful' conduct
'Disrespectful and inflammatory' is how the lawyer's behaviour has been described.
Opinion: Amazing comments in Law Society review, but a less amazing outcome
Some amazing comments in Law Society fracas, but why won't the full review be released?
Law Society president resigns after critical culture review
Report highlights breakdown in relationship between president and CEO.
Kiwi QCs are now KCs, all cases become the King vs X
Silks are now King's Counsels following the death of the monarch.
Young lawyer struck off for repeated 'blatant dishonesty' early in new career
Mehal Kejriwal was swindling money less than a year after launching her law career.
Sasha Borissenko: 'Journalism is the court of last resort'
Have we reached a point of law-saga fatigue?
Confidentiality and the Law Society's culture review
OPINION: In he said/she said cases, one thing might risk the safety of complainants.
'Promise I'm not flying to Wanaka': Another Auckland lawyer guilty of lockdown jaunt
Lawyer convicted for busting out of Covid-19 lockdown last year and boasting about jaunt.
Four minutes late: Lawyer stuck in road works fined after 'threat' to judge
The lawyer's actions were found to be 'unprofessional and discourteous'
Auckland lawyer struck off after siphoning 'at least $415k' from parents' estate
Helen Holland's misconduct showed a lack of trustworthiness the public expect in lawyers.
Defence lawyer reveals abuse she cops for defending accused criminals
OPINION: Criminal barrister responds to being called 'an utter piece of s***'.
Criminal defence lawyers: 'Vilified yet vital'
OPINION: A barrister puts the case for those who defend the innocent, and the guilty.
Disgraced lawyer launches bid to return to law
Disgraced lawyer Davina Murray has launched a bid to get her legal career back.
Strike-off sought for former Russell McVeagh partner
The case became fundamental to starting New Zealand's #MeToo movement.
Customs doesn't know what tikanga principles it breached in sacking worker
Former employee who refused to get vaccinated has taken Customs to the Employment Court.
