Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Supreme Court rejects voice identification, conspirator hearsay arguments in synthetic cannabis case

Supreme Court rejects voice identification, conspirator hearsay arguments in synthetic cannabis case

Jury found woman guilty of selling controlled substance, participating in organised criminal group

NZ courts release revised courtroom conduct guidelines for counsel

NZ courts release revised courtroom conduct guidelines for counsel

Update replaces etiquette guidelines for counsel in court, published in 2009

Supreme Court finds judge balanced both sides when summing up rape case

Supreme Court finds judge balanced both sides when summing up rape case

Conviction appeal fails after jury finds man guilty of sexual violation

Court of Appeal refuses advocate permission to appear against Health NZ

Court of Appeal refuses advocate permission to appear against Health NZ

Legal qualifications alone fall short without professional and disciplinary oversight

Supreme Court denies leave to appeal conviction on cocaine, ketamine charges

Supreme Court denies leave to appeal conviction on cocaine, ketamine charges

Ruling rejects argument on trial counsel error through failure to call evidence

New Zealand High Court declares gang-insignia ban breaches free expression

New Zealand High Court declares gang-insignia ban breaches free expression

Crown's case for judicial restraint over a recent statute fails to persuade