Kevin Glover
@ktgnz.bsky.social
Barrister (Auckland) - IP and commercial disputes. Music enthusiast and other things. He/him
Just released on the courts website in case anyone else is looking for it: www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...
www.courtsofnz.govt.nz
December 5, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Just released on the courts website in case anyone else is looking for it: www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...
Looking great. I did like the old version though, it reminded me of well-organised late 90s internet. In the same way that going to Mezze Bar or Midnight Espresso take me back to the feeling of cool, grungy cafes in the 90s
September 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Looking great. I did like the old version though, it reminded me of well-organised late 90s internet. In the same way that going to Mezze Bar or Midnight Espresso take me back to the feeling of cool, grungy cafes in the 90s
My unofficial limit is 30 words in a sentence, but not more than 25. Think of the poor reader
September 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
My unofficial limit is 30 words in a sentence, but not more than 25. Think of the poor reader
The writer needs to get a junior, they love little treasures hunts
September 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The writer needs to get a junior, they love little treasures hunts
Words at issue: “Sir Thomas Holt struck his cook on the head with a cleaver, and cleaved his head; the one part lay on the one should and another part on the other.” Motion in arrest of judgment granted on the basis that the words did not necessarily mean that the plaintiff had killed the cook 2/2
August 11, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Words at issue: “Sir Thomas Holt struck his cook on the head with a cleaver, and cleaved his head; the one part lay on the one should and another part on the other.” Motion in arrest of judgment granted on the basis that the words did not necessarily mean that the plaintiff had killed the cook 2/2
From the mid 16th century the Courts thought the law of defamation was being over-used, so they introduced a rule called mitior sensus which meant that words should be read down if possible. Highwater mark was Holt v Astgrigg (1607) 1/2
August 11, 2025 at 6:45 AM
From the mid 16th century the Courts thought the law of defamation was being over-used, so they introduced a rule called mitior sensus which meant that words should be read down if possible. Highwater mark was Holt v Astgrigg (1607) 1/2
That’s basically the litigation version of a creative writing prompt
July 31, 2025 at 5:55 AM
That’s basically the litigation version of a creative writing prompt
Good to keep them grounded
July 30, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Good to keep them grounded
Top tip for barristers - preparing for and presenting a seminar or writing an academic article will normally blitz your CPD requirements for the year, as well as being good for profile and upskilling you. Go for NZLS or TLANZ or subject specialist assns rather than conference factories
March 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Top tip for barristers - preparing for and presenting a seminar or writing an academic article will normally blitz your CPD requirements for the year, as well as being good for profile and upskilling you. Go for NZLS or TLANZ or subject specialist assns rather than conference factories
Ah, the old “I don’t want to remove rainbow insignia, removing rainbow insignia would just be an inevitable consequence of my raising genuine safety concerns which, while not affecting me directly, have moved me to fund an application for judicial review”
March 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Ah, the old “I don’t want to remove rainbow insignia, removing rainbow insignia would just be an inevitable consequence of my raising genuine safety concerns which, while not affecting me directly, have moved me to fund an application for judicial review”
For folk who talk about freedom in the sense of liberty), they’re awfully fond of making rules for others
March 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
For folk who talk about freedom in the sense of liberty), they’re awfully fond of making rules for others
I went into my settings a few days ago to check that I hadn’t accidentally subscribed to a different alert list - it’s still called “Breaking news” but doesn’t seem to fit the label
March 19, 2025 at 6:18 AM
I went into my settings a few days ago to check that I hadn’t accidentally subscribed to a different alert list - it’s still called “Breaking news” but doesn’t seem to fit the label
Reminds me of the slightly arcane language used in the letters patent appointing Judges which they read out at the swearing in ceremonies
March 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Reminds me of the slightly arcane language used in the letters patent appointing Judges which they read out at the swearing in ceremonies
Tragic in many ways
February 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Tragic in many ways
It’s good that non-payment of fees is a straightforward ground, but the most frustrating ones I have had are persistent delays in providing instructions. Grey area for whether serious enough to terminate. But puts you under pressure and messes up your commitments to other clients
February 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
It’s good that non-payment of fees is a straightforward ground, but the most frustrating ones I have had are persistent delays in providing instructions. Grey area for whether serious enough to terminate. But puts you under pressure and messes up your commitments to other clients
Real hard. Experiences like that help you to tighten your engagement letters to make sure you have signposted that stuff at the start. Not relevant 99 times out of 100 but you’re grateful when it’s there for the one time you need it
February 25, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Real hard. Experiences like that help you to tighten your engagement letters to make sure you have signposted that stuff at the start. Not relevant 99 times out of 100 but you’re grateful when it’s there for the one time you need it
Please don’t, I’d need to buy a new umbrella
December 28, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Please don’t, I’d need to buy a new umbrella
As the great bumper sticker once said, some days we are the bugs, and some days we are the windshields. At least it gives you a steer on what you need to do to convince them
November 27, 2024 at 7:55 AM
As the great bumper sticker once said, some days we are the bugs, and some days we are the windshields. At least it gives you a steer on what you need to do to convince them
Our bench for a recent trade mark appeal was Ellis, Cooke and Palmer JJ
November 26, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Our bench for a recent trade mark appeal was Ellis, Cooke and Palmer JJ
At my suggestion, our family watched Die Hard a couple of Christmases ago. It is still referred to in our house as “that shouty death movie that Dad made us watch”
November 21, 2024 at 4:03 AM
At my suggestion, our family watched Die Hard a couple of Christmases ago. It is still referred to in our house as “that shouty death movie that Dad made us watch”
Brave new world, in the non-dystopian sense
November 20, 2024 at 5:46 AM
Brave new world, in the non-dystopian sense